Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin

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CareerForce - Minnesota's Career Resource

Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin

August 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?

Fill out our career coaching interest form

 

Create or sign up for a CareerForce.MN.gov account with a LoginMN to:

  • Get personalized job search results
  • Explore careers that match your interests
  • Easily create resumes with the resume builder
  • Schedule 1:1 appointments with a CareerForce specialist
  • Register for workshops and events

Read the full instructions on how to sign up for an account

 


 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 


Three people in white shirts and hard hats holding green notebooks with text stating that August is Green Careers Month

Explore Green Careers

Across the state, we are celebrating Green Careers this month. Roles across several industries can land on the Green Career pathway. Most people think of solar energy or farming as green career options. And that is true, but there are many other options. Learn more about occupations like this:

 


 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND HIRING EVENTS

 


 

 

CareerForce Minneapolis hiring events and job/resource fairs

 

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August 12 - 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.

 

August 17 - 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.

 


Hennepin County Virtual Job Fair

Hennepin County offers an in-person career fair

Everyone is welcome to attend this in-person event. Learn about job opportunities and career resources. Read the flyer for details

Wednesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hosted at Hennepin County Library - Brooklyn Park, 8500 W Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445 

Walk ins are welcome or register today

Questions? Contact Lisa Cain (612-596-1990) or Cindy Larson (952-703-7758).


 

City of Minneapolis -- all open positions

Team Minneapolis View all jobs and apply online

 

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RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS & TRAINING

 


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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!

 

For workshops at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH (800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411) register here

For workshops at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH (777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407) register here

 


Dislocated Worker Program

 

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

Monday, August 24 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407from 1-2 p.m. Register here

Monday, August 31 - Hosted online or at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, 800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411from 2-3 p.m. Register here

 

Having problems registering? Make sure that you have created an account on CareerForce.MN.gov with LoginMN.

Read the full instructions on how to create an account

 

 


Job Club

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.

Read the flyer for Job Club topics

 

Register here to attend online or in-person August 13 at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH, 800 W. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411

Register here to attend online or in-person August 27 at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407

 

Subscribe to the Job Club newsletter for more information!

 


Nonprofit employment and training partners: Information & resources

 

Alight offers resources for New Americans. 

Stop by to learn more. CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.

Wednesdays in August, from 2 - 4 p.m. No registration required. 

 

Avivo offers a variety of career services.

Stop by to learn more. CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.

Wednesdays in August, from 1 - 4 p.m. No registration required. 

 


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Twin Cities R!SE offers training

Ready to transform your life and take the next step toward a meaningful career? Twin Cities R!SE offers career training programs designed to help you build emotional intelligence, develop in-demand workforce skills, and connect with employers. Training is free to you with funding support from the City of Minneapolis.

Upcoming 8-week program: My Road to Success

  • Starts August 10
  • Hybrid format
  • Monday–Thursday, 1–3:30 p.m.
  • Enroll by August 3!

This program includes Personal Empowerment training, 1:1 career coaching, resume and interview preparation, networking opportunities, and paid internship opportunities. We provide real support to help you build a lasting, meaningful career - not just find your next job.

Read the flyer for more details

Space is very limited. Visit the website to apply today!

Next cohort starting Fall 2026.


Food

 

Food distribution

Distribution in partnership with CLUES hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH, 777 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55407.

Wednesdays in July, from 2 - 4 p.m. No registration required.

 


 

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.


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