Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
October 2025 Edition
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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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 It's Manufacturing Month in Minnesota!
Explore opportunities in manufacturing! Recent data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows strong demand for workers in the metro area. Production occupations are expected to grow. And as many long-term manufacturing workers begin to retire, demand will be high to replace those workers. Read more about careers in manufacturing at CareerForce.MN.gov.
Join us for a Manufacturing Month Spotlight with employers and training programs
Attend a panel presentation to learn more about manufacturing careers and training programs available. Then stay for the job fair!
Monday, October 20:
- Panel presentation from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Job fair from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
CareerForce Minneapolis hiring events and job/resource fairs
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October 8 - Hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Join us Wednesday, October 8, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 20 - Panel presentation, hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Join us Monday, October 20:
- Manufacturing Month Spotlight - panel presentation from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Job fair from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
October 23 - Hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Join us Thursday, October 23, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hennepin County Virtual Training Resource Fair
October 1 - virtual training resource fair hosted by online by Hennepin County
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Agencies will give short presentations about their organizations and the training they offer. Opportunities will be available for you to ask questions. Read the flyer for more details.
Register on Eventbrite to attend.
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City of Minneapolis -- all open positions
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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, October 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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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, October 16, from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration not required.
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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, October 1, 15, and 22, 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.
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Program information sessions
Monday, October 20 - 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
Monday, October 27 - 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
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In person workshops
Connect with CareerForce staff to help you build or refresh your job seeking skills through in person workshops.
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Tuesday, October 7 - 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, October 8 - Resume Writing 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
Tuesday, October 14 - 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
Wednesday, October 15 - 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, October 16 - 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, October 16 - 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, October 21 - 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, October 22 - 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, October 22 - 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
Tuesday, October 28 - Advanced Resume Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 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.
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Read the flyer for details on Job Club Topics!
Thursday, October 9, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411. Register here
Thursday, October 23, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407. Register here
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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 CareerForce.MN.gov
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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.
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