Assistance
Job search help
Get the support you need to prepare for employment and find a job.
Fairs and hiring events
Upcoming events
Virtual career fair - Wednesday, March 4
Virtual training resource fair - Wednesday, March 25
- 1 to 2 p.m.
- Register for the March 25 event
Previous events
Virtual career fair - Wednesday, December 3
Career fair - Monday, November 10
Job search
Apprenticeships
More than 100 employers participate in the Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative to offer paid on-the-job training with related technical instruction in 29 high-growth occupations spanning five industries: advanced manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, information technology and transportation.
Guide
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Job Search Guide provides insights and practical advice to help job seekers plan and launch a successful job search.
Resources
Hennepin County work supports training specialists offer free job search, financial literacy and small business development webinars each month (PDF, 1MB).
For the webinar schedule, email anietie.ekpo-umoeka@hennepin.us.
CareerForce
CareerForce offers support that helps you:
- Access job search tools and labor market information
- Attend free in-person or online workshops
- Build a solid resume and prepare for interviews
- Explore careers and set goals
- Find education and training options
- Get access to a personalized dashboard when you create a free account
- Get one-on-one help through individual appointments
If you have questions about your job search or would like assistance with a resume, please contact one of the CareerForce locations listed below.
- CareerForce Bloomington
- CareerForce Brooklyn Center
- CareerForce Carver
- CareerForce Minneapolis North
- CareerForce Minneapolis South
Community service
- MNhelp – get information on community services that individuals and communities need to sustain and improve their daily lives such as health care and childcare, job training, education and recreation, retirement, disability and social service information. This directory contains information on nonprofit, public health and human service programs, as well as some for-profit programs such as housing.
- Broader Needs Assessment (BNA) – to obtain the most updated resource information, call the county resource helpline at 612-348-3000.
People with a criminal history
- CareerForce justice involved resources
- Jobs for felons hub maintains lists of jobs for felons by city and state, lists of companies that hire felons, and links to job training resources.
Veterans
- Current or former military members, no matter the era of service, receive priority services in all CareerForce locations across the state.
- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, a proud partner of the American Job Center Network. The Veteran and Military Transition Center helps veterans injured or disabled as a result of their military service find programs and resources, locate assistance, access benefits and find or keep a job. Learn more at the Veteran and Military transition center.
- The Veterans Administration and Department of Defense help veterans get civilian employment after active duty. For job seekers visit the Veterans employment center.