Employment Services

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Program (WIOA)

Get the support and training you need to land your next job (for Hennepin County residents) 

Services:

• Career counseling
• Industry training programs
• Resume assistance and interview preparation
• Job leads and employer events
• Transportation assistance
• Ongoing career support

Eligibility:

• 18 years of age or older
• Resident of Hennepin County
• Looking for full-time employment opportunities (30+ hours/week)

For information contact 612-286-8597.

Did you lose your job?

Get individualized support and training to land your next job or career with the Dislocated Worker Program.

We assist laid-off Minnesotans with these services at no cost:

• Career counseling and assessments
• Industry certifications
• Training programs
• Resume assistance and interview preparation
• Networking groups

Eligibility:

• Receiving or eligible for unemployment insurance
• Laid off

Call 612-286-8597 or complete the form on the official website

Personalized, flexible job placement services

• Explore goals, strengths and interests
• Plan for a career
• Prepare for interviews and career readiness trainings
• Shadow a professional or try out a job
• Ongoing job support

For information contact:

• Elk River, Monticello & St. Cloud - Kayla Collins, 320-268-5024
• Hutchinson, Mankato & Willmar - Shelly Bormann, 320-214-9238
• Twin Cities - Kyle Van Acker, 651-379-5957

Housing & Employment Training Pilot

We coordinate with housing providers in Hennepin County and assist you at no cost with:

Services:

• Job counseling
• Paid work experience
• Industry training programs
• Job search and follow-up support
• Stipends for milestones

Eligibility:

• 18 years of age or older
• Resident of Hennepin County
• Looking for full-time employment opportunities (30+ hours/week)

For information contact 651-379-5957.