Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin


CareerForce - Minnesota's Career Resource

Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin

July 2024 Edition

 


 

ANNOUCEMENTS

 


Sorry We're Closed sign

CareerForce Centers are closed for Independence Day, July 4, 2024.


 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS

 


Hennepin County job fair

Hennepin County Virtual Job Fair

 

Beat the heat by attending an in person job fair!

July 24 -- Hennepin County and Minnesota Employment and Economic Development are hosting an in-person job fair at the Hennepin County Library - Brooklyn Park, located at 8500 West Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445.

The event is Wednesday, July 24, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. See the informational flyer or visit the Hennepin County website for more information. Register through Eventbrite. Walk ins also welcome.


 

CareerForce Minneapolis

hiring events and job/resource fairs

CareerForce - Minnesota's Career Resource

July 16 - Hiring event - Xcel Energy (Energy Careers Academy, beginning in August)

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 

Tuesday, July 16, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

July 17 - Hiring event

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411

Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

July 17 - Hiring event

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 

Wednesday, July 17, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

July 25 - Job/resource event

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 

Thursday, July 25, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

July 31 - Hiring event

Hosted at Minneapolis Central Library location, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401 

Wednesday, July 31, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 


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RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

 

CareerForce Minneapolis event calendar for NORTH and SOUTH locations.

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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 in July 

from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CareerForce North Minneapolis

Tuesdays in July 

from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.


Food distribution

Distribution in partnership with CLUES hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location,   777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407

Wednesdays 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, July 25, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Food

Open for Business

 

City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs community office hours

 In-Person on select Mondays and Wednesdays

City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (ORIA) offers connections to city, community and legal resources during weekly community office hours at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407. Registration not required.

Mondays, July 8 and July 15, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


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.

Wednesday, July 17, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stop by to learn more.


Dislocated Worker Program

 

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, July 1 and July 15 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here

Monday, July 8 and July 22 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register here


Workshops

 

 

 

In person workshops 

Connect with CareerForce staff to help you build or refresh your job seeking skills through in person workshops.

 

 

 

Monday, July 15 - Interview Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register here

Wednesday, July 17 - Speed Networking

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register here

Wednesday, July 17 - Resume Writing Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Register here

Wednesday, July 17 - New Leaf Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register here

Wednesday, July 24 - Resume Writing Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Register here

Wednesday, July 24 - Start Your Own Business Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here


Job Club

 

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

 

Read the flyer for details on Job Club Topics!

Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25, 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.


 

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.

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