Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
May 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
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CareerForce locations will be closed on
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
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May is Hire a Veteran and Tech Employment Month
This month there is a statewide focus on veterans, but there are career services available to current and former U.S. military members year-round.
Look for special events this month or contact a CareerForce Veterans Employment Representative at veterans.careerforce@state.mn.us
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Technology is all around us. Do you enjoy problem-solving? Do you have good critical thinking skills? A role in tech may be right for you.
Look for tech-related events around the metro this month or explore career options with a career coach.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS
CareerForce Minneapolis hiring events and job/resource fairs
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May 7 - Prep for Success: Job search readiness event
*** Free headshots available ***
Read the flyer for details
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Join us from 1-4 p.m. No registration required.
May 13 - 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.
May 18 - Hiring event and training resources
Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Join us from 1-3 p.m. No registration required.
20th Annual Veterans Career Fair
 Veterans, current U.S. military service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, military spouses and Gold Star families, you're invited to attend the 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair!
Wednesday, May 20 from 2 - 6 p.m.
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
- Meet employers
- Get a professional photo
- Get resume help
- And more!
No cost and no registration needed. Bring your resume and dress for the job you want.
Teen Job Fair
Connect with a variety of employers to explore potential career paths. Get hands-on experience with virtual reality skilled trades presented by Big Ideas USA. Try immersive simulations that let you experience operating heavy equipment, welding, and more. Youth must be at least 13 years old to participate in any VR activities with Big Ideas.
Thursday, May 14 from 3 - 7 p.m.
North Regional Library (1315 Lowry Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55411)
Career fair: 4 - 6 p.m.
Big Ideas mobile learning lab: 3 - 7 p.m.
Virtual and in-person career and training resource fairs
City of Minneapolis -- all open positions
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RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
 CareerForce Minneapolis has workshops to help you!
WORKSHOP OPTIONS:
- 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)
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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, May 4 and 18 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407, from 1-2 p.m. Register here
Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 26 - 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 May 14 at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, 800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411.
Register here to attend online or in-person May 28 at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Nonprofit employment and training partners: Information & resources
Alight provides services focused on helping New Americans. Stop by. Talk to staff and learn more.
Avivo offers a variety of career services. Stop by to learn more. CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
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Wednesday, May 13 and 27, from 1 - 4 p.m. No registration required.
Food distribution
Distribution in partnership with CLUES hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Wednesdays in May, from 2 - 4 p.m. No registration required.
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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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