Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
Mid-July 2024 Special Edition
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
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Meet with recruiters to learn about this program!
The Energy Careers Academy trains and supports the next generation of energy workers and leaders. Academy classes will be held at the Xcel Riverside Training Center in Northeast Minneapolis! The Academy is taught by Minnesota State Community and Technical College instructors, offering degree programs in Electrical Line Worker Technology and Gas Utility Construction and Service Worker. Minnesota State provides all course curriculum, accreditation, and instructors for the academy programs, as well as student support and career services.
Come to this recruiting event to receive program, application, and student resource information and assistance.
When: July 16, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Why: The Academy begins in August 2024 at Minneapolis’ Xcel Energy Campus!
Women and/or members of BIPOC communities in Minneapolis and the 7-county Metro area are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Electrical Line Worker Technology program on the Minnesota State Community and Technical College website.
As part of Black Business Week, EMERGE will be hosting a career and networking event on July 24, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The day will facilitate connections, promote employment and strengthen community ties. In addition to a food truck and mobile learning lab with VR career exploration, there will be business booths, networking, panels and workshops, such as the Connect Up! workshop. Through this workshop, attendees will:
- Generate digital strategies that cost little to nothing, but provide maximum return
- Understand your core message and target audience
- Identify the best social channels will best achieve your goals
- Consider how you interact with followers in a fun and engaging way
- Receive hands-on learning in platforms like Canva, Meta, or Hootsuite
- Receive 1:1 technical support, along with a workbook
For more information on this Career & Networking event, visit the EMERGE website or contact Terra Mayfield or Sara Yell at 612-529-9267.
Monday, July 22 to Sunday, July 28 - Join us to celebrate Black Business Week!
August is National Black Business Month. To start it off, the City of Minneapolis is excited to host it's third annual Black Business Week. Visit the City's Black Business Week page for a detailed list of events and activities.
Hennepin County job fair
CareerForce Minneapolis
provides connections to career resources, training and hiring events.
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For information on what is currently available, review the CareerForce Minneapolis event calendar for NORTH and SOUTH locations or visit the City of Minneapolis website to find past issues of the Job Seeker Bulletin.
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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
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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