Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin

August 2025 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.

Visit a Minneapolis CareerForce location:

• South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
• North Minneapolis CareerForce, 800 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Interested in having someone contact you? Fill out our career coaching interest form

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CareerForceMN.com is now CareerForce.MN.gov

New web address, same great content!

The change took place on June 3, 2025. Update any bookmarks you might have in your browser.

August is Caring Careers Month This summer, there has been a state-wide focus on careers across caring professions. Many people think of doctors and nurses when they think of caring professions, but there are many more options. Learn more about additional caring careers employment options on the CareerForce website.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS

CareerForce Minneapolis hiring events and job/resource fairs

August 13 - Hiring event and training resources

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

Join us Wednesday, August 13, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

August 18 - Hiring event and training resources

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

Join us Monday, August 18, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

August 28 - Hiring event

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

Join us Thursday, August 28, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Hennepin County and CareerForce career and resource fair   August 13 - In-person career and resource fair at the Hennepin County Library - Brookdale Wednesday, August 13, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Read the flyer for details on employers and resources scheduled to attend. Register on Eventbrite. Walk ins are also welcome. This event is a partnership between Hennepin County Department of Workforce Development and CareerForce.

Minneapolis Public Schools is hosting a Back to School career and resource fair

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the YMCA North, 1711 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411.

Get ready to explore your future opportunities and make connections!

There will be a variety of community resources and employers. Minneapolis Public Schools will be hiring for the 2025-2026 school year as well! Read the flyer for details.

RSVP to let us know you are coming.

City of Minneapolis -- all open positions Team Minneapolis View all jobs and apply online

RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

CareerForce Minneapolis event calendar for NORTH and SOUTH locations

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.

Minneapolis Apprenticeship Outreach Office Apprenticeship 101 Learn more about registered apprenticeships. Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411. Thursday, August 14, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration not required.

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, August 6 and 20, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stop by to learn more.

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, August 4 and 18 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here

Mondays, August 11 and 25 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register here

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

Tuesday, August 5 - New Leaf 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, August 13 - Interview Workshop

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

Thursday, August 14 - Apprenticeship 101 Workshop

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration not required.

Tuesday, August 19 - Interview Workshop

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

Wednesday, August 20 - Resume Writing Workshop

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

Thursday, August 21 - Start Your Own Business Workshop

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

Thursday, August 21 - Resume Review

Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. Registration not required.

Wednesday, August 27 - 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, August 27 - Start Your Own Business Workshop

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

Job club Let us help support you in your job search!   Join us in-person or online (hybrid) from 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, August 14 and 28, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411. Register here

Thursdays, August 14 and 28, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407. Register here

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 CareerForce.MN.gov

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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