Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
May 2024 Edition
ANNOUCEMENTS
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CareerForce Centers are closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27 |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
Caring Careers
Have you thought about a career where you can help others?
Visit the Caring Careers job fair at CareerForce SOUTH Minneapolis location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Tuesday, May 7, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
See the flyer for details, or visit the Caring Careers website to learn more about the opportunities as a direct care professional.
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Hennepin County virtual resource and job fairs
Everyone is welcome to attend these free virtual fairs. It’s easy to join with a smartphone, tablet or computer.
May 1 -- Learn about many of the resources that Hennepin County provides to Hennepin County residents. Each department will give a short presentation about the resources they offer. After the presentation, you may ask questions. The event is May 1, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. See the flyer or visit the Hennepin County website for more information. Click here to register.
May 15 -- This job fair event will be open on May 15, from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., with a live employer chat from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. See the flyer or visit the Hennepin County website for more information. Click here to register.
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What's Your Big Career Idea? hiring event
Attend this free, in-person hiring event on May 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the National Sports Center in Blaine. Parking is free and plentiful. Hosted by Anoka County Job Training Center and partners. See the flyer for details.
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Find out more about a career in the construction trades. MN Construction Crew invites you to the 10th Annual Hiring Expo on May 14, from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters 710 Olive Street, Saint Paul, MN 55130. See the flyer for more details. |
CareerForce Minneapolis
Hiring Events and Job/Resource Fairs
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May 1 - Hiring event
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Wednesday, May 1, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 7 - Caring Careers job/resource fair (see flyer above)
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Tuesday, May 7, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 15 - Hiring event
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Wednesday, May 15, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 22 - City of Minneapolis HR Bridges: Level Up Your Career
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Wednesday, May 22, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 23 - Job/resource event
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Thursday, May 23, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
CareerForce Minneapolis event calendar for NORTH and SOUTH locations available here.
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CareerForce orientation
Welcome! We are glad you are here. Come in and find out about the information and services we have to help you.
CareerForce South Minneapolis
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28,
from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
CareerForce North Minneapolis
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28,
from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Food distribution
Distribution in partnership with CLUES hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Wednesdays (except May 8) from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Good in the Hood and the 800 W Broadway Coalition are registering people for free food at the CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Thursday, May 23, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Immigrant resources office hours
In-Person on Wednesdays
OIRA staff offer connections to city, community and legal resources for immigrants during office hours at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407. Registration not required.
Wednesday, May 1, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Information and resources
Avivo is a nonprofit agency that will be staffing an information table at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, on Wednesday, April 3, and Wednesday, April 17, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stop by to learn more.
Dislocated Worker Program
Were you laid off from work through no fault of your own? You may qualify for the Dislocated Worker Program. Register for program pre-screening either in person or hybrid.
Information Sessions
Monday, May 6 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here
Monday, May 13 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register here
Monday, May 20 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here
Tuesday, May 28 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register here
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In person workshops
Connect with CareerForce staff to help you build or refresh your job seeking skills through in person workshops.
Wednesday, May 8 - Resume Writing Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Register here
Monday, May 13 - Interview Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register here
Monday, May 15 - Speed Networking
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register here
Wednesday, May 15 - Resume Writing Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Register here
Wednesday, May 22 - Start Your Own Business Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here
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Weekly job club
Join us in-person or online. Let us help support you in your job search!
Thursdays (hybrid)
Join online or in-person. In-person sessions are hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Click here to see the flyer for Job Club Topics!
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Select Date and Register)
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Metro area training opportunities
Check out these training opportunities throughout the metro area that are available to eligible participants at no cost. Learn more about eligibility and other requirements by selecting the Learn more link after each of these options. And be sure to check out all the no-cost training opportunities listed in the Training Program Finder on CareerForceMN.com.
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
The Job Seeker Bulletin is a monthly e-newsletter by the City of Minneapolis in partnership with CareerForce and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
If you have any questions, please contact Sue Wallace.
Subscribe to the Job Seeker Bulletin or read past issues.
City of Minneapolis Employment and Training
City of Minneapolis Employment and Training administers a variety of employment and training programs under the direction of the Mayor, City Council, and Minneapolis Workforce Development Board. Visit our website to see what programs and services are available to prepare you for a career in high demand careers.
CareerForce can help you find employment that's right for you!
CareerForce can work with you to match your skills and interests to a job that's available right now or help connect you with short-term training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs on promising career paths.
- View career fairs and other hiring events taking place around Minnesota.
- Search open positions across the state by location, keyword, job title and employer name.
- Get personal assistance from staff at a CareerForce location near you.
For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Jeremy Lundborg at Jeremy.Lundborg@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-6220. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-263-6850.
Para asistencia, llame al 311. Rau kev pab 311. Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 311.
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