Friends of Career Solutions

Success begins here!

Friends of Career Solutions (FOCS) is a 501c3 Not-For-Profit collaborating with Career Solutions on workforce programs serving youth and immigrants. Thanks to sponsorships, donations, and grants, programs are FREE to participants. Donations are tax deductible.

For information, contact Tammy.Stark@csjobs.org

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Discovery Days

Discovery Day workshops are for job seekers, employers, and educators to determine if a job and a company are a good fit.

Welding, CDL, Construction, and Healthcare careers are explored.

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CareerONE

CareerONE is a unique summer youth employability skills training opportunity which provides youth ages 14 – 17 with a realistic and positive work readiness training experience in a safe, nurturing and learning-rich environment; and prevents participants from regressing academically during the summer months.

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CareerTWO

CareerTWO is for teens 16-17 who have completed CareerONE. This summer program is designed for those who want a career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Or, expand readiness to enter the construction and manufacturing fields with OSHA certifications. More to come!

Job Club

Job Club is open to all job seekers. Led by Certified Career Planners, members share information, support each other’s journey to new employment, and share ideas and resources. The club meets each week. All job seekers are welcomed.

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CareerONE Sponsors

CentraCare
Stearns Bank
Blattner Company
Rotary Club of St. Cloud
United Way of Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Felling Trailers
PCI
MCI Carpet One

Discovery Day Sponsors

CDL
Coborn’s, Inc
Spanier Bus Service, Inc
Performance Foodservice
Knife River

Health Care
CentraCare
Coborn’s Inc
Newport Healthcare

Welding
ATS
DCI
CWMF
EBI
Rotochopper, Inc

FOCS Board of Directors

Dave Borgert – Chair

Crystal Lahr (ATS) – Secretary

Jama Alimed – Treasurer

Dominique Hollomon (Boys And Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota)

Tammy Stark – Executive Director, Career Solutions

Friends of Career Solutions • 1542 Northway Drive • St. Cloud, MN 56303