Minnesota WorkForce Center - Brainerd
In the heart of Brainerd Lakes Country
WorkForce Center Partners
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development
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/Unemployment Insurance, local Job Training
programs, State Services for the Blind, Veteran's 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 offices, 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. Over 50 WorkForce Centers and numerous affiliate sites are currently in operation.
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.
- Career interest, skill, values assessment
- Training in job search and job keeping skills
- Resume Preparation and Interviewing classes
- Use of computers and laser printers for resume writing
- Internet access
- Software and tutorials including Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, keyboarding, etc.
- Listings of local, state and national jobs
- Resource Area library with books, videos, directories, audio tapes, periodicals
- Labor market information, i.e. demand and wages for specific occupations in Minnesota and nationally
- Access to fax and telephone for employer contact
- Links with post-secondary education
- Financial aid, community, supportive services, and other training information
Employer Services:
- Self service job posting on MinnesotaWorks
- Resume searches on MinnesotaWorks
- Job screening and computerized skills matching
- Fee-based Job analysis of position duties and tasks
- Employer Advisory Committees
- Labor Market Information
- Special programs, such as Shared Work and Bonding programs.
- Federal Tax Credits for employers including work opportunity and welfare-to-work programs
- Conferences and training seminars for employers
- Veterans Placement Representatives
- Plant Closings and mass layoffs
- Job and Career Fairs
204 Laurel Street, Suite 21 - Brainerd MN 56401 - 218-828-2450
Fax: 218-828-6194 - TTY: 218-855-5030