College, Careers & Job Postings

This coffee chat will be online, and no coffee is actually required! It is an opportunity for students to connect with Michele Smaby, the College and Career Counselor, to ask brief questions about college and career planning.

This is not a private appointment, and it is first come first served.

Friday

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (drop-in anytime)

Link to join the chat- https://meet.google.com/fkh-navb-vzk

Did you complete your GED with Adult Options in Education in the 24-25 school year? Are you an international ESL student who is applying to college? If so, we encourage you to read on and apply!

We are pleased to present 3 - $1,000.00 scholarships to select GED and international ESL learners towards tuition for continuing their education in the 24-25 school year. Click on the link below to download the application and for submission rules.

https://www.adultoptions.org/ged-graduate-scholarship

Nursing Assistant Training

Receive quality training to start your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Students also practice interview skills and receive support finding a job after graduation. Placement in 7- or 11-week class depends on an English reading assessment.

7-week Intensive Class

June 30 – August 13
Tuesday – Friday (Wednesday online)
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid (in-person and online)
*Must attend virtual info session by June 11. Click below to fill out our interest form.

August 5 – September 24
Monday – Thursday (Tuesday online)
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hybrid (in-person and online)

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Free! Professional Leadership

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025

A leadership development class for individuals born outside the US who want to advance in their career or reestablish their career here in the US.

Learn more: Free! Professional Leadership | CareerForce

Facilities Maintenance Specialist Training Program

Monday, May 12, 2025 to Thursday, July 3, 2025

Love working with your hands? The Facilities Maintenance Specialist Training Program is your next step to a career that provides stability and sustainability with a living wage.

Learn more: Facilities Maintenance Specialist Training Program | CareerForce

Medical Call Center Training

Monday, May 12, 2025 to Friday, June 27, 2025

Prepare for a career working in health insurance, a medical clinic or hospital. You’ll receive training and certifications in customer service skills, medical terminology, and more.

Learn more: Medical Call Center Training | CareerForce

Office Administration Training

Monday, May 12, 2025 to Friday, June 27, 2025

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION. Prepare for a career working in health insurance, a medical clinic or hospital.

Learn more: Office Administration Training | CareerForce

Office Support Specialist Training Program

Monday, May 12, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Office Support Specialist program focuses on core digital literacy, technical skills, job seeking skills, and other related items for workplace success.

Learn more: Office Support Specialist Training Program | CareerForce

CompTIA Data +

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Thursday, July 3, 2025

CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making.

Learn more: https://www.careerforcemn.com/training-programs/comptia-data

Free! Professional Leadership Training

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Thursday, July 31, 2025

A leadership training for individuals born outside the US who want to advance their careers or reestablish their career here in the US.

Learn more: Free! Professional Leadership Training | CareerForce

IN-PERSON Internet & Social Media (LinkedIn)

Wednesday, April 30th | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: CareerForce – Northwest Family Services Center

7051 Brooklyn Blvd

Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

✔ Tools and strategies for networking effectively

✔ Connect with other job seekers in a friendly, open environment

✔ Cover topics and strategies to increase networking success

✔ Do you keep track of your connections?

April 30 - Virtual Informational Networking Event (Part of Thursday Morning Job Club)

A virtual HR panel hosted online. 20 employers attending. Space is limited. Register to attend.

Join us Wednesday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

April 30 - Job and Resource Fair

Hosted at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Join us Wednesday, April 30, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) continues to provide accurate and reliable information for our communities to be well prepared for legal, financial, and mental health emergencies. A prevention guide and educational videos have been produced for that purpose.

To access the guide and additional information in the English language, please visit the Community Resources in our website.

Prevention Guide in Spanish

Educational Videos

International Medical Graduates

Work with Internation Institute of MN through the licensing process to address Minnesota's doctor shortage. International physicians receive career guidance, healthcare field connections and professional networking opportunities.

In-person or online

Appointments scheduled individually

https://iimn.org/programs/classes-and-job-trainings/

HIRED

https://www.hired.org/career-training

PROJECT FOR PRIDE AND LIVING

https://www.ppl-inc.org/career-readiness-programs

GOODWILL EASTER SEALS

https://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/services/Career-Training-Support

Earn money, learn skills, have fun and make a difference with a city seasonal job.

We're hiring:

• Shady Oak Beach staff
• Lifeguards and swim instructors
• Gray’s Bay Marina attendants
• Youth camp and program staff
• Parks, streets and utility maintenance
• Park attendants
• Tree inspectors
• Habitat restoration
• Watering technicians
• Adult sports officials
• And more!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/minnetonka

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/jobs/

Interpreters Needed!

Spanish, Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Russian, Ukrainian ...

https://www.indeed.com/q-interpreter-l-minneapolis,-mn-jobs.html?vjk=d6505e5527514ceb

With a record number of job openings throughout the state and in nearly every industry, now is a great time to find the right employment fit for you!

https://www.careerforcemn.com/job-search

Career Builder - https://www.careerbuilder.com/

The Glass Door. - https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm

Indeed - https://www.indeed.com/

Monster - https://www.monster.com/

SimplyHired - https://www.simplyhired.com/

Atlas Staffing (Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, etc.)

https://atlasstaffinginc.com/pages/home

Express Employment Professionals (Chanhassen)

https://www.expresspros.com/us-minnesota-hopkins

#1 Watch the Video - "How to Create an Account with MNWorks.net"

#2 Create an Account

https://www.minnesotaworks.net

#3 Sign Up for CareerForce Classes, Workshops & Job Search Tools

JUSTCE INVOLVED RESOURCES (Fresh start for people with criminal records)

https://www.careerforcemn.com/JusticeInvolved

April 29

• 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Construction Crews' Career Fair
  Location: LIUNA Local 563 Office, 620 12th Ave South, Minneapolis. Meet 20+ constructions employers with job openings.
• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Professional Leaders, Managers and Professional Contributors in Job Transition - Pre-register
  Location: virtual, Develop strategies and tactics for professional job transition, network expansion, and support for leaders, executives, and professional individual contributors in job search mode.
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Employer of the Day- Minnesota Department of Transportation
  Location: Ramsey County Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville. Talk with an organization that is hiring.

April 30

• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Career and Resource Fair at Brookdale Library
  Location: Hennepin County Library-Brookdale, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center. 15 Employers and Resources will feature information about their organization, job openings, and more.
• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Career and Resource Fair
  Location: Hennepin County Library-Minneapolis Central, 6300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Hire Standard Inc, Lifesparks, Farmers Agency and Flagship will feature information and job openings.

May 1

• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Employer of the Day Hiring Event
  Location: Scott County Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee. Meet local employers hiring now.
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trainer of the Day
  Location: Ramsey County Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville. Meet community based, no-cost skill training programs that are recruiting participants for upcoming classes.

May 3

• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Teen Job Fair
  Location: Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave, St Paul. Connect with employers and resources. Get the chance to apply for and interview for a job.

May 5

• 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Youth Hiring Event
  Location: Columbia Heights Library, 3939 NE Central Ave, Columbia Heights. Connect with employers and resources. Get the chance to apply for and interview for a job.

May 6

• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Professional Leaders, Managers and Professional Contributors in Job Transition - Pre-register
  Location: virtual, Develop strategies and tactics for professional job transition, network expansion, and support for leaders, executives, and professional individual contributors in job search mode.
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Employer of the Day- Teachers On Call
  Location: Ramsey County Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville. Meet community based, no-cost skill training programs that are recruiting participants for upcoming classes.

May 8

• 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Hybrid: Thursday Morning Job Club - Topic: Making Better Resume Bullet Points.
  Pre-register Location: Online or at CareerForce, 800 W. Broadway Ave. Minneapolis
• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Employer of the Day Hiring Event
  Location: Scott County Government Center, 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee. Meet local employers hiring now.
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trainer of the Day - LSS Healthcare Career Trainer
  Location: Ramsey County Roseville Library, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville. Meet community based, no-cost skill training programs that are recruiting participants for upcoming classes.

CLUES

Clues mission is to advance social and economic equity and wellbeing for Latinos by building upon our strengths and cultures, uplifting our community, and enabling leadership for systemic change.

Minneapolis & St. Paul

(612) 404-2600

https://clues.org/

Interfaith Outreach

Food, case management, emergency financial assistance, employment services, and childcare resources to those residing in Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Plymouth (west of 494), & Wayzata.

Plymouth, MN

763-489-7500

https://iocp.org/

CAPI (Basic Needs, Financial Empowerment, & Civic Engagement)

Guiding refugees & immigrants in their journey toward self-determination and social equality.

Minneapolis MN

P: 612.721.0122 (Option 2)

F: 612.724.6085

https://www.capiusa.org/

AVIVO (chemical & mental health services, career education, and employment services)

Avivo specializes in helping individuals and families who face complex barriers – poverty, homelessness, unemployment, chemical addiction or mental health concerns – achieve recovery and economic stability

Minneapolis, MN

612-752-8000

https://avivomn.org/about/#

College and Career Planning

Email: michele.smaby@hopkinsschools.org
Website: www.adultoptions.org
Location: 1001 State Highway 7 Room 355, Hopkins, MN, USA
Phone: 952 - 988 - 4034