Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin


CareerForce - Minnesota's Career Resource

Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin

December 2024 Edition

 


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.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 


Sorry We're Closed sign

CareerForce will be closed on

Wednesday, December 25, for Christmas Day


 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS

 


 

CareerForce Minneapolis

hiring events and job/resource fairs

CareerForce - Minnesota's Career Resource

December 4 - Hiring event

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

Wednesday, December 4, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

December 11 - Hiring event

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

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


Hennepin County job fair

Hennepin County Virtual Job Fair

Virtual community resource fair!

December 4 -- Hennepin County is hosting a free, online job fair. Join to learn more about opportunities available in multiple industries across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. It is easy to join using a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Wednesday, December 4, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. See the informational flyer or visit the Hennepin County website for more information. Register through Eventbrite. This event is open to all.

 


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City of Minneapolis - all open positions

TeamMinneapolis View all jobs and apply online


 

RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

 

CareerForce Minneapolis event calendar for NORTH and SOUTH locations.

Sign saying welcome

 

CareerForce orientation

Welcome! We are glad you are here. Come in and find out about the variety of resources, programs and services we have to help you.

 

CareerForce in south Minneapolis

Tuesdays - December 3, 10, and 17

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

CareerForce in north Minneapolis

Tuesdays - December 3, 10, and 17

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 - December 4, 11, and 18, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Food

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

Open for Business

 

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, December 16, 23 and 30 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Wednesdays, December 11 and 18 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Minneapolis Apprenticeship Outreach Office

Apprenticeship 101

Learn more about registered apprenticeships. Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411.

Wednesday, December 12, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Registration not required.

Apprenticeship Outreach Office

Nonprofit partners - 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.

Wednesdays, December 4 and 18, 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. Find out more. Register for program information sessions either in person or hybrid.

 

Program information sessions

Mondays, December 9 and 30 - 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, December 16 - 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.

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 4 - Resume Writing Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register here

Wednesday, December 11 - New Leaf Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Register here

Monday, December 16 - Interview Workshop

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

Tuesday, December 17 - Interview 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, December 18 - 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


Job Club

 

 

Weekly job club

 Join us in-person or online. Let us help support you in your job search!

 

Join online or in-person (hybrid)

Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

 

 

In-person sessions rotate between CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH  and NORTH locations. Read the flyer for details on Job Club Topics!

Thursday, December 12 online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411. (Select Date and Register)

Thursdays, December 5 and 19, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407. (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.

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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.


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