Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
Mid-April 2024 - Special Edition
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
Tips for teen job seekers
Whether looking for a summer work experience or needing a year-round job, many teens are seeking jobs. A few things to keep in mind are making sure that you have all of your information organized and gathering contact information for references. Most people don't land the first job they apply for, so don't get discouraged.
For a top ten list of tips, read the full article on CareerForce website.
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Open House - April 18
Pillsbury United Communities offers a program to support people along a career in natural hair care and braiding. Learn more about this career pathway at this open house event. See the flyer for details.
Hosted at Natural Hair Care Institute, 2909 Bryant Ave S, #104, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Thursday, April 18 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Hennepin County In-Person Job Fair - April 17
Everyone is welcome to attend this in-person job fair. The event is April 17, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Hennepin County Library -- Brooklyn Park. See the flyer or visit the Hennepin County website for more information. Click here to register.
Hennepin County Virtual Community Resource Fair - April 24
Everyone is welcome to attend this virtual community resource fair. It’s easy to join with a smartphone, tablet or computer. Agencies will provide a brief presentation followed by opportunities to ask questions.
The event is April 24, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. online. See the flyer or visit the Hennepin County website for more information. Click here to register.
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For more information on resources, workshops and training happening at your local Minneapolis CareerForce location, visit the CareerForce website or click here for the April calendar of events.
SAVE THE DATE!
Minnesota Veterans Career Fair -- May 1
Veterans, current service members, military spouses, and Gold Star families: you're invited to the 18th Annual Veterans Career Fair!
Wednesday, May 1, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr., Brooklyn Center
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Coming soon! The very first nationwide Youth Apprenticeship Week May 5 - 11, 2024.
An apprenticeship may be a great way for you to launch your career, and we are working on ways to get you connected. Stay tuned for more information!
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Caring Careers CareerFair - May 7
Have you thought about a career where you can help others? Visit the Caring Careers website or click here for a flyer to learn more about the opportunities as a direct care professional.
Join to talk to employers and training providers at a career fair focused on opportunities in the field of caring careers.
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Tuesday, May 7, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Founder's Day: Career Fair - May 8
American Indian OIC will be holding a career fair on Wednesday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meet with dozens of local employers who are ready to hire. See the flyer for details.
American Indian OIC, 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55xxx Wednesday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Program Highlight
IT Pathways, a program of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis
IT Pathways has been around for more than 10 years. It’s part of the MSP TechHire initiative, which serves lower-income residents from Minneapolis who are not traditionally represented in the IT field – women, people of color, veterans and/or people with disabilities. The program provides training in software development and UX (user experience) design. For a lot of participants who are “art adjacent,” these types of IT jobs are a good way to do something creative while still earning a living wage. Program Manager Leah Temkin pointed out the program served one client who was an actor, another who was a theater set designer, and several graphic designers as well. Some clients come from generational poverty. “It creates different lives for the clients,” Temkin said. “We had a husband and wife both go through program. After they got jobs, they sent us an email saying for the first time in their lives, they had money left over at the end of the month and decided to open a savings account. It’s life changing.” To find out more about the IT Pathways program, contact Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis at 952-546-0616 or visit their website.
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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.
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City of Minneapolis Employment and Training Programs
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.
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