Everybody needs training and experience. Here are some Twin Cities resources to help you advance your career. Dress for Success Twin Cities cannot vouch for the quality of these services and programs but hope they will serve you well.
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Apprenticeship Minnesota
Avivo Career Education
CareerForce
Careerwise
Emerge
Goodwill
HIRED
International Institute of Minnesota
Jewish Family Services
Minnesota Literacy Council
New Leaf Workshop - Designed specifically for job seekers who must address a criminal record.
Project for Pride and Living and PPL Resources
Sholom CNA/HHA Training
Summit Academy
Twin Cities R!SE!
UpWorks
Alison
Coursera
Lynda
YouTube
Public Libraries
Need Computer Skills? Public Libraries offer free training for beginners to intermediate leavels in the following software:
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
Before You Enroll…
Do Your Research and consider a number of factors when deciding whether to enter a training program:
What is the cost of the training program?
Some colleges cost less than other colleges…be a smart consumer!• Will you see a wage increase that would warrant the cost of the
program?
If you have a background, be certain you will have the ability to get a job in the career you want training in before enrollment.
Check whether most employers in the industry require a DHS screening?
What is the labor market like for a better-training professional?
Is the market significantly saturated with this type of trained labor already?
Will you be able to transfer earned credits to another institution?
What is the accreditation status and professional reputation of the training facility?
You can check a school’s accreditation with the department of education at www.ope.edu.gov/accreditation
Conduct informational interviews and look at actual job requirements before enrolling into a career training.
Be wary of for-profit colleges.
Apprenticeship Minnesota
Avivo Career Education
CareerForce
Careerwise
Emerge
Goodwill
HIRED
International Institute of Minnesota
Jewish Family Services
Minnesota Literacy Council
New Leaf Workshop - Designed specifically for job seekers who must address a criminal record.
Project for Pride and Living and PPL Resources
Sholom CNA/HHA Training
Summit Academy
Twin Cities R!SE!
UpWorks
Alison
Coursera
Lynda
YouTube
Public Libraries
Need Computer Skills? Public Libraries offer free training for beginners to intermediate leavels in the following software:
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
Before You Enroll…
Do Your Research and consider a number of factors when deciding whether to enter a training program:
What is the cost of the training program?
Some colleges cost less than other colleges…be a smart consumer!• Will you see a wage increase that would warrant the cost of the
program?
If you have a background, be certain you will have the ability to get a job in the career you want training in before enrollment.
Check whether most employers in the industry require a DHS screening?
What is the labor market like for a better-training professional?
Is the market significantly saturated with this type of trained labor already?
Will you be able to transfer earned credits to another institution?
What is the accreditation status and professional reputation of the training facility?
You can check a school’s accreditation with the department of education at www.ope.edu.gov/accreditation
Conduct informational interviews and look at actual job requirements before enrolling into a career training.
Be wary of for-profit colleges.