Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
April 2026 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.
Visit our CareerForce Minneapolis locations:
Interested in having someone contact you?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Minneapolis Youth Works helps young people ages 14-24. Get help:
- Completing school
- Learning new job skills
- Finding (and keeping!) a job
Visit our website to learn more and fill out an interest form
Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week April 26 - May 2
Explore options to earn while you learn new skills through apprenticeships.
- Attend an Apprenticeship 101 workshop (see details below)
- Check out the Advanced Manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program (see details below)
- Watch for more events!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
CareerForce Minneapolis hiring events and job/resource fairs
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Apr 8 - Hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, 800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Join us from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. No registration required.
Apr 20 - Hiring event and training resources
*** Free headshots available ***
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Join us from 1-3 p.m. No registration required.
Coming Home Reentry Resource Fair
Justice-impacted? Start your new chapter here. You don't have to do it alone.
This is a free, family-friendly event designed to connect you with the tools and resources you need to thrive.
Here is what's waiting for you:
- Free job training program & career support
- 1:1 support for legal and career consultations
- Workshops to build confidence and skills
- An inspirational panel on reclaiming identity in reentry
- Fair chance employers & job opportunities
- Over 40 community organizations for reentry resources
- Free professional headshots, refreshments and bus pass
Tuesday, April 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
Register today to reserve your spot!
Come as you are and take your next step forward. We can't wait to welcome you.
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Explore the trades
City of Minneapolis -- all open positions
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RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
 CareerForce Minneapolis has workshops to help you!
WORKSHOP OPTIONS:
- NEW - Digital Communication for the Workplace
- Interview workshop
- New Leaf workshop
- Resume Writing & Advanced Resume Writing workshops
- Start Your Own Business workshop
See the event calendar for locations, dates and times!
TO REGISTER: Visit the CareerForce Minneapolis location website.
Click here to register for workshops at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH (800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411)
Click here to register for workshops at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH (777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407)
MARCH HIGHLIGHT:
Digital Communication for the Workplace - Join us at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, Tuesday, April 21, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. for this new workshop. No registration required!
Pre-apprentice Highway Construction Training
Advanced Manufacturing Pre-apprenticeship Program
Kickstart your career with a popular, hands-on program in advanced manufacturing. Starting Spring 2026.
Three program stages include:
- Discovery
- Learn-while-you-earn pre-apprenticeship
- Credentials
For more information, read the flyer, or contact Chan Xiong at 651-301-2586 or chan.xiong@hired.org.
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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
Mondays, April 6 and 20 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1-2 p.m. Register here
Mondays, April 13 and 27 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, 800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411, from 2-3 p.m. Register here
Job club
Let us help support you in your job search!
Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in-person or online from 9-11 a.m.
In-person sessions rotate between CareerForce Minneapolis locations.
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Register here to attend online or in-person April 9 at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, 800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Register here to attend online or in-person April 23 at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Nonprofit employment and training partners: Information & resources
Avivo is a nonprofit agency that will be staffing an information table at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Wednesday, April 1 and 15, from 1-4 p.m. No registration required. Stop by to learn more.
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Need a computer for a virtual interview?
CareerForce Minneapolis has computers available.
Call 651-539-4410.
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Food distribution
Distribution in partnership with CLUES hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Wednesdays, April 1 - 22, from 2-5 p.m. No registration required.
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Metro area training opportunities
Be sure to check out all the no-cost training opportunities listed in the Training Program Finder on CareerForce.MN.gov. These opportunities 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.
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.
Subscribe to the Job Seeker Bulletin or read past issues.
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.
For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats, please contact Jeremy Lundborg at jeremy.lundborg@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-6220. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000.
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