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Free training in highway construction trades

MnDOT and its partners provide free training for adults to help them enter the workforce in highway construction. To be eligible, participants must identify as BIPOC, a woman, or otherwise disadvantaged. 

Carpentry - Metro

Learn about the highway construction industry, earn safety certifications, and connect with employers. Participants will receive a starter set of tools upon program completion.

• Training is anticipated to begin in May 2024
• Contact Katie Jaeckels (kjaeckels@carpenterstraininginstitute.org) with questions

Cement Mason-Labor - Metro

Get training in highway construction. Gain opportunities for job placement in this 6-week program. Work boots, PPE and construction tools provided.  

• Contact Sylvia Garcia (sylvia.garcia@state.state.mn.us)

Commercial Drivers’ License - Duluth

Gain professional driving skills. Qualify for entry-level truck driving positions. Earn a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

• Contact Heather Rickerl (hrickerl@soarcareers.org)

Commercial Driver's License - American Indian OIC - Metro

Learn how to operate vehicles that require CDL Class A licensure. Earn a CDL Class A license.

• Contact  Kimberly Ben-Haim, (kimberlyb@takoda.org)

Commercial Driver's License – West Metro

Gain CDL Class A instruction, qualifications, and experience. Learn about highway safety precautions and OSHA regulations.

• Apply for CDL training in the West Metro
• Contact David Johnson (djohnson@mtgmn.org)

Dirt/water/sewer systems-labor - Metro 

Two-week training in dirt/water/sewer systems during May 14-24. Gain opportunities for job placement. 

• Contact Sylvia Garcia (sylvia.garcia@state.state.mn.us)

Multi-trade apprenticeship readiness

MnDOT partners with Building Strong Communities to help you choose and enter a registered apprenticeship program. Visit BuildingStrong.org or attend a free informational event to speak with representatives and learn more about this 12-week training.

• Feb. 14, 2024
• 4 - 6 p.m.
• Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center

More information

For more information please visit www.mndot.gov/civilrights/workforce-training-programs.html

MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.