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Other Training Options

OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS -- FREE or LOW COST Alternatives to College

SHORT TERM TRAINING à LEADS to great JOBS! Open to ALL!

SHORT TERM TRAINING CENTERS LIST www.ppl-inc.org/the-hub/employment/short-term-training-opportunities/

I SEEK www.iseek.org AND https://www.careerwise.mnscu.edu/jobs/jobmarket.html

VIRTUAL CAREER CENTER http://www.resource-mn.org/employment-services/virtual-career-center/

https://www.job-applications.com/ LINKS TO JOB APPLICATIONS BY COMPANY or INDUSTRY

TWIN CITIES RISE Employment Training (Responsible, Independent, Skilled, Employee) www.twincitiesrise.org

Merrick Community Services Highway-Heavy Construction Jobs FREE www.merrickcs.org

Project for Pride in Living Employment Skills Training à

http://www.ppl-inc.org/the-hub/employment/ppl-employment-skills-classroom-training/

Summit Academy OIC Adult Education + Career Programs http://www.saoic.org/training-options/

American Indian Academy OIC Adult Ed + Career Programs + GED http://aioic.org/education-and-training/

Hmong American Partnership http://www.hmong.org/hap-impact-areas/employment-services/

CLUES (website = Spanish and English) http://www.clues.org/wp_english/economic-vitality/

CLUES – EMPLOYMENT BLOG – THIS IS AMAZING! http://worktrainatclues.blogspot.com/

Hubbs Center Midway AND Hub@Harding http://hubbs.spps.org/work-related_courses.html

Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps - For: Ages 16-24   http://huberthhumphrey.jobcorps.gov/

International Institute of Minnesota   http://www.iimn.org/classes/

Goodwill/Easter Seals = JOB Training & JOBS!!! www.goodwilleasterseals.org à click “SERVICES”

Construction Careers Training: www.constructioncareers.org Automotive Careers: www.carcareers.org

Youth Corner – JOBS help - https://www.minnesotahelp.info/SpecialTopics/UnemploymentLink

                                           https://www.minnesotahelp.info/SpecialTopics/Youth

Workforce Solutions YouthLEAD Ramsey Countyà www.Hired.org/training/ Free career training + job search help

Job Search Training, Occupational Skills Training, WorkForce Center Workshop Registration, Construction Connection Hiring Connection. Sign up to receive WEEKLY EMAILS! http://jobconnectmn.com/home-2/job-seeker-training/

 

Trades: http://jobconnectmn.com/construction-hiring-connection-wpartners/list-of-construction-trades-make-a-link/

Construction Job Seeker Resource: http://jobconnectmn.com/construction-hiring-connection-wpartners/job-seekers-2/

North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters http://www.northcountrycarpenter.org/become-a-member/

NON-COLLEGE OPTIONS à Great list! http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/non-collegeoptions.pdf

College YES! FREE class through the Hubbs Center for students who have graduated from High School, Ages 18-24, and who need to increase their English Language in Reading and Writing for College or Employment. Meets Monday-Friday, 8:15am – 12:15pm OR Monday/Wednesday, 5pm – 8pm. Register on Monday or Wednesday from 9am-11am or 2pm-5:30pm at Hubbs at 1030 University Ave, # 651-290-4822.

 

College Readiness Academy – FREE! For students committed to going to college. Increase your Accuplacer scores! Strengthen Reading and Writing skills, gain Study Skills, Learn how the college system works, Get a college coach to guide you to college. How: Register, take a reading test, and start class with the ACCUPLACER TEST to see how you do. TIER 1 classes meet Monday-Friday, 8:15am-10:15am, at Hubbs Center in the Midway (child care offered). TIER 2 classes meet Monday-Friday from 11:00am – 12:30pm AT Saint Paul College. Register in advance at Hubbs, 1030 University Ave, 651-290-4822, http://hubbs.spps.org

OTHER TIER 1 SITES include International Institute of Minnesota www.iimn.org at MN State Fairgrounds

and Neighborhood House on Saint Paul’s West Side http://neighb.org/programs/ ALL FREE! J

Gap Year Opportunities:

Gap Year Fair Take a year off after high school experience personal growth through experiential education – travel, learn a new language/language immersion, directed study, outdoor adventure, community service, internships.www.internshipyear.org,  gap year fairs,  kcheng@dynamy.org 1-508-755-2571 ext 18

The Student Conservation Association Internships/Corps jobs/Outdoor Volunteering - For: High School grads Ages 18 & older. Work for $ 3 to 12 months in small groups. Benefits of serving, including awards for Interns & AmeriCorps SCA members: www.thesca.org/serve/benefits-serving-sca Programs in Minnesota, but also in New York, Pennsylvania, Southern California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Arizona, Idaho. CORPS JOBS: Trail, Fire Corps, Green Cities, Native Plant, Visitor Use Survey, Veterans Fire, Veterans Historicorps, Youth Outdoors. +Career Discovery Internships for 1st/ 2nd year college students.

OTHER SAVE THE EARTH INTERNSHIPS! à www.thesca.org/serve/positions      

Serve through AmeriCorps in Minnesota,  Gap Year after High School or work after college.

Full-Time positions receive a minimum living allowance of at least $12,530 during your year of service. PLUS an education award of $5,775 to pay for higher education or qualified student loans, plus you are eligible for health insurance, and eligible child care reimbursements paid directly to partnered provider. Part-time and summer positions received a pro-rated living allowance. Considered a domestic Peace Corps program. Must be at least 17 years old. US citizen or permanent resident. SOME programs prefer or require some college experience or a college degree. Otherwise, High School graduates welcome. FULL time members usually start in August, September or October. People of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. ?s – call #612-330-7740

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.serveminnesota.org/programs

Interested? Go to www.serveminnesota.org/contact

National AmeriCorps programs à www.americorps.gov

PROGRAMS with Serve MN – Get involved! Make a difference!

  • Americorps Leap Initiative
  • City of Lakes AmeriCorps
  • College Possible (college degree required)
  • Community technology empowerment project (CTEP) + SPNN
  • Conservation Corps Minnesota
  • Minnesota Alliance with Youth Promise Fellows
  • Minnesota Green Corps - Energy Conservation, Green Transportation, Local Foods, Urban Forestry, Stormwater, Waste Prevention & Recycling, or Living Green Outreach
  • Minnesota Math Corps
  • Minnesota Reading Corps
  • Promise Neighborhood Program
  • True North AmeriCorps
  • Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

www.serveminnesota.org/programs