Job Seeker Programs
We offer a variety of job seeker programs for adult or youth, including work-based learning programs, workshops, and more! Veterans have priority status.
Adult Programs
Dislocated Worker Program
Are you a Dislocated Worker? Were you laid off from your job? Are you eligible for or collecting unemployment benefits? Get back to work quickly!
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
Are you 18 or older and unemployed or under-employed? Career Solutions career planners can help you find meaningful work that will sustain you. Learn new in-demand skills at no cost to you.
Youth Programs
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
Good jobs with good pay are available in your area! Career Solutions career planners can help you qualify for these jobs. Learn new-in demand skills at no cost to you.
Youthbuild
The purpose of Career Solution’s Minnesota Youthbuild program is to provide at-risk youth ages 16-24 with an opportunity to learn construction trades while contributing to their community. Specialized training in the building trades develops participants’ construction skills while helping communities expand or improve housing for economically disadvantaged populations and the homeless.
Youth At Work
Do you want to get a jumpstart on your future? Explore careers and gain experience? Earn money? Start a resume? Earn High School graduation credit? You’re invited to join Youth At Work!
CareerQuest
This program is designed to help high school students prepare for life after graduation. Explore career and training options, gain work skills, and learn how to be successful after high school.
LEARN & EARN
LEARN & EARN is an 8-10 week program designed to help young adults gain work skills, increase English and math skills, work towards obtaining a diploma and gain employment with sustainable wages.
Work-Based Learning
On-the-Job Training
A contract between Career Solutions and the business that documents the training they will provide for a new employee. Hands-on training designed to address the gap between the new employee’s existing skills and job skill requirements.
Work Experience
Work Experience is a short-term, structured employment experience (up to 28 hours/ week) that takes place at a private, public, or nonprofit business.
Registered Apprenticeship
Employer–driven model that combines on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction that increases an apprentice’s skill level and wages. It is a proven solution for businesses to recruit, train, and retain highly skilled workers.