Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin


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Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin

March 2025 Edition

 


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JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS

 


 

CareerForce Minneapolis

hiring events and job/resource fairs

CareerForce - Minnesota's Career Resource

March 5 - Job/resource fair

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

Join us Wednesday, March 5, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

March 12 - Hiring event

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

Join us Wednesday, March 12, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

March 27 - Job/resource fair

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

Join us Thursday, March 27, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 


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Rebuilding after incarceration or facing obstacles with a background? You’re not alone.  

Join us at the Coming Home Reentry Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 26th, 10 AM – 3 PM at Minneapolis Central Library for: 

✅ Job training, coaching & a hiring fair with fair-chance employers

✅ Workshops on personal growth, credit building & interviews

✅ Free professional headshots & support with technology access

✅ Community resources, snacks & a welcoming space for all 

🚍 Free Metro Transit pass: bit.ly/BusPass-March26 

Register today to take the next step toward your future! 

For more information, view the Coming Home flyer or visit the Hennepin County Library website.


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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is hiring for three positions that support Step Up, a summer youth employment program in Minneapolis. These are all either temporary or short-term, but are great options for people who are looking to be involved in supporting youth.

 

Data Support Position (6 months, full-time, temporary)

Position Duration: April 23rd – September 9th 

Times: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  This is an in-office position with one remote day.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2025

 

Job Coach Positions (multiple)

Position Duration: May 8th – August 29th plus paid training for Placement Days to be held prior to first Placement Day.

Full-time hours begin: June 18th – August 29th

Times:   Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm; In-office position with the possibility of one remote day.

Placement Days include:

Brief evening training and time to fill out paperwork scheduled for Wednesday, May 7. Time to be determined.

Thursday, May 8th 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Bryant Square Park)

Saturday, May 10th 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Bryan Square Park)

Thursday, May 15th 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (north Minneapolis CareerForce)

Thursday, May 22nd 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (north Minneapolis CareerForce)

Saturday, May 31st 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (north Minneapolis CareerForce)

Application Deadline: March 24, 2025

 

Placement Day Positions (multiple)

Position Duration: This is a part-time limited duration position.

Brief training and time to fill out paperwork scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, May 7. Time to be determined.

Thursday, May 8th 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Bryant Square Park)

Saturday, May 10th 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Bryan Square Park)

Thursday, May 15th 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (north Minneapolis CareerForce)

Thursday, May 22nd 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (north Minneapolis CareerForce)

Saturday, May 31st 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (north Minneapolis CareerForce)

Application Deadline: March 24, 2025

 

To apply for any of these positions, candidates should send resume and letter of interest to leona.martin@state.mn.us by the application deadline noted. Please include the position title for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.


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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 variety of resources, programs and services we have to help you.

CareerForce in south Minneapolis

Tuesdays - March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.at 777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

 

CareerForce in north Minneapolis

Tuesdays - March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411


Food distribution

 

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

Wednesdays - March 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Open for Business

 

City of Minneapolis Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) offers connections to city, community and legal resources during weekly community office hours.

Registration not required.

The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs calendar provides additional details.

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Minneapolis Apprenticeship Outreach Office

Apprenticeship 101

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

Thursday, March 13, 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, March 5 and 19, 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, March 10 and 24 - 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, March 3 and 17 - 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.

 

 

 

Tuesday, March  4 - New Leaf Workshop

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

Monday, March 10 - 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, March 12 - Resume Writing Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Register here

Tuesday, March 18 - Interview Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register here

Wednesday, March 19 - 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

Thursday, March 20 - Start Your Own Business Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here

Thursday, February 20 - Resume Review

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. No registration required.

Tuesday, March 25 - Advanced Resume Workshop

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

Wednesday, March 26 - Advanced Resume Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407,from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Register here

Wednesday, March 26 - 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!

 

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!

Thursdays, March 13 and 27, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411. (Select Date and Register)

Thursday, March 6 and 20, 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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