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Hennepin County > Human services > Information for job seekers

Information for job seekers

Get the support you need to prepare for employment and find a job.

Contact Hennepin County's job developer, Lisa Cain

lisa.cain2@hennepin.us

Phone: 612-596-1990

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Job fairs and hiring events

Upcoming career fair events

Virtual Hennepin County resource fair - Wednesday, November 5

  • 1 to 2 p.m.
  • Register for the November 5 event
  • Event flyer for the November 5 event (PDF, 1MB)

Career fair - Monday, November 10

  • 10 a.m. to noon
  • Northwest Family Service Center
    7051 Brooklyn Boulevard – 2nd floor
    Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
  • Register for the November 10 event
  • Event flyer for the November 10 event (PDF, 1MB)

Previous events

Career and resource fair - Wednesday, October 22

  • Event flyer for the October 22 event (PDF, 1MB)

Virtual community resource fair - Wednesday, October 1

  • Presentation from the October 1 event (PDF, 1MB)
Resources for all

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

CareerForce locations in Hennepin County

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 

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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.

Job search 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 for veterans

Veterans employment programs

Current or former military members, no matter the era of service, receive priority services in all CareerForce locations across the state. See the Resources for all section on this page or CareerForce Veteran Resources.

Veteran and Military Transition Center

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 webpage.

Veterans employment center

The Veterans Administration and Department of Defense help veterans get civilian employment after active duty. Visit the veterans employment center for job seekers.

Resources for youth
CareerForce offers resources for youth.
Resources for people with a criminal history

CareerForce provides justice involved resources.

Job search

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.

Community resources

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.

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