Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
November 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
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CareerForce locations will be closed for the following holidays:
Veterans Day - Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving - Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28
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Resources
Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits are ending as of November 1. See below for additional information on food resources. We are also highlighting additional career exploration, training, hiring events happening in and around the metro area.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
CareerForce Minneapolis hiring events and job/resource fairs
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November 6 - HR Bridges - Level Up Your Career
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Join the City of Minneapolis HR team Thursday, November 6, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
See the flyer for details.
November 12 - Hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411
Join us Wednesday, November 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
November 17 - Hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
Join us Monday, November 17, from 1-3 p.m.
Hennepin County career and resource fairs
Live. Work. Thrive North!
Monday, November 3, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
North High Commons Area
1630 N 14th Ave, Minneapolis 55411
This inaugural event brings together neighbors, employers, workforce partners and community leaders together to see firsthand the strength of the employment ecosystem in north Minneapolis. The evening kicks off with a dinner and networking followed by presentations by employers and more time to network. See the flyer for more details.
Register on Eventbrite.
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Apprenticeship Spotlight
Hosted by Minneapolis Public Schools Career and Technical Education, this event highlights the opportunities and benefits of registered apprenticeship.
Wednesday, November 19, 4-6:30 p.m.
North Tech Center
1500 James Ave N, Minneapolis 55411
The event starts at 4 p.m. with refreshments. Apprentices, sponsors, the Minneapolis Apprenticeship Outreach Office, and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will be on hand to provide more information and answer questions on registered apprenticeship.
See the flyer for more details.
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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 in November - 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2-5 p.m.
Additional community resources:
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Feeding America has many resources to help you with free and discounted food
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Hennepin County Food Resource Map shows food resources on a map of Hennepin County
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Fare for All is a pop up grocery store selling fresh and frozen food at 40% off retail prices
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Hennepin Waypoint helps people locate food, shelter and other resources
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The Salvation Army provides free Thanksgiving meals at a number of sites in the Twin Cities
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Loaves and Fishes serves meals in many Twin Cities locations. Most meals are in to-go containers, unless otherwise noted
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The United Way has many resources. Go to their website, call 2-1-1 for food resources, or text your zip code to 898-211*
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Protection from heat being shut off
The Cold Weather Rule is now in effect. The Cold Weather Rule means that if you can’t pay your home heat bill, your heat can’t be shut off Oct. 1-April 30. If you get a notice about disconnecting your primary heat source, make sure to immediately contact the utility and set up a payment plan.
Find resources on the State of Minnesota website. This information is available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali.
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Minneapolis 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, November 5 and 19, from 1-4 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, November 3 and 17 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 2-3 p.m. Register here
Monday, November 10 and 24 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1-2 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, November 4 - New Leaf Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register here
Monday, November 10 - Interview Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1-2:30 p.m. Register here
Wednesday, November 12 - Resume Writing Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register here
Thursday, November 13 - Apprenticeship 101 Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Registration not required.
Tuesday, November 18 - Interview Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1-2:30 p.m. Register here
Wednesday, November 19 - Resume Writing Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 9-10:30 a.m. Register here
Wednesday, November 19 - Start Your Own Business Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1-3 p.m. Register here
Thursday, November 20 - Resume Review
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1-3 p.m. No registration required.
Thursday, November 20 - Start Your Own Business Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1-3 p.m. Register here
Tuesday, November 25 - Advanced Resume Writing Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 1-2:30 p.m. Register here
Wednesday, November 26 - Advanced Resume Writing Workshop
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register here
Job club
Let us help support you in your job search!
Join us in-person or online (hybrid) from 9-11 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, November 13, online or hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411. Register here
Thursday, November 20, 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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