Partners and Services
WorkForce Center Partners
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has joined with other providers of employment and training services to create the Minnesota WorkForce Center System. Individual WorkForce Centers have services provided by Job Service, local Workforce Service Area programs, State Services for the Blind, Veteran Services, and Rehabilitation Services.
In addition, other organizations may be partners at each WorkForce Center, including Community Action Programs, Department of Human Services programs, Experience Works, local community or economic development groups, schools and colleges, local government services, and more.
The partnerships bring together state, county, and private non-profit employment and training related services under one roof, providing a seamless and comprehensive system to job seekers and employers. Currently there are 47 WorkForce Centers in operation.
DEED provides centralized support to WorkForce Center operations including maintaining an information exchange with its statewide partners through a quarterly e-newsletter, Positively Minnesota: Partners for Job Growth.
WorkForce Center Services Are For Everyone
Services offered at Minnesota WorkForce Centers are available to everyone, including those who are transitioning from one job to another, school to work and welfare to work situations, or who are entering into formal work for the first time. The services listed below can be customized to meet specific needs.
- Self-service job listings on MinnesotaWorks
- Resume searches on MinnesotaWorks
- Job screening and computerized skills matching
- Job-Skills Analysis of position duties and tasks
- Employer Committees
- Labor Market Information
- Special programs, such as Shared Work and Bonding
- Tax Credits for employers
- Conferences and training seminars for employers
- Veterans Employment Representatives
- Plant Closings and Mass Layoffs
- Job/Career Fairs
- Career interest, skills, and values assessment
- Training in job search and job-keeping skills
- Resume Preparation and Interviewing Workshops
- Use of computers and laser printers for resume writing
- Internet access
- Software and tutorials including Microsoft Word, keyboarding, etc.
- Local, state and national Job Openings
- Resource Area library with books, videos, directories, audio tapes, periodicals
- Labor Market Information, i.e., research high-demand and wages for specific occupations in Minnesota and nationally
- Access to fax and telephone for employer contact
- Specialized services for persons with disabilities
- Links with post-secondary education
- Financial aid, community, supportive services, and other training information