Minnesota WorkForce Centers - Dakota & Scott Counties

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Frequently Asked
 Questions
What are the Minnesota WorkForce Centers of Dakota & Scott Counties?
What services are available at the Minnesota WorkForce Centers?
Do I need to qualify for Minnesota WorkForce Center services?

How do I apply for Unemployment Insurance?
Do only Dakota/Scott County residents get to use your offices?
What hours are you open?

Can you pay for my career training?
Can you tell me what schools offer the training I want?
Can I get help in looking for a job?
Do you pay for child care?
How do I get there?

. What are the Minnesota WorkForce Centers of Dakota & Scott Counties?
We are a place where partners have joined together to provide accessible services to meet the employment and training needs of every member of the community.  We currently have offices in West St. Paul on Mendota Road West, in Burnsville on County Road 42 and in Shakopee on Canterbury Road South.
The Minnesota WorkForce Centers are made up of:

- Rehabilitation Services

- Job Services

- Business Services

 

What services are available at the Minnesota WorkForce Centers?
. The following services are provided at no cost:
Check MarkHow to find a job, get a job, and/or keep a job
Check MarkInformation on careers, schools, and the labor market
Check MarkUnemployment Insurance Application online
Check MarkRehabilitation Services
Check MarkFinancial assistance program applications for families and children
Check MarkChild care assistance
Check MarkBusiness services
Check MarkAnd more, give us a call

Do I need to qualify for Minnesota WorkForce Center services?
. Everyone is able to use the resources of the Minnesota WorkForce Center, many of which are available on a walk-in basis during business hours. Some services, such as Unemployment Insurance, may require a decision regarding eligibility.

How do I apply for Unemployment Insurance?
. You can apply for Unemployment Insurance by phone or on the internet. 
By Internet
Visit www.uimn.org for information
and the online application system.
By Phone
Dial 651-296-3644 locally
or 1-877-898-9090 toll free

Any further questions call 651-284-3033 (local) or 1-877-504-5050 (toll free) for information.

Do only Dakota/Scott County residents get to use your offices?
. No, residency is not a requirement. During the hours that we are open, you can come in to get assistance with your job search or career planning activities.

What hours are you open?
. We are currently open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Can you pay for my career training?
Career training funds are available for certain programs within the Minnesota WorkForce Center. A decision regarding your eligibility can be conducted to see if you qualify for those services. Information regarding financial aid is also available at the Minnesota WorkForce Center for you to review to see if alternative funding sources can assist you in your career training.

Can you tell me what schools offer the training I want?
Yes, we have brochures, catalogs, and computerized information on most local post-secondary schools and many other schools in Minnesota and the United States, available in our Resource Rooms.

Can I get help in looking for a job?
Yes, we have a state-of-the-art Resource Area, as well as qualified staff to assist you in your job search. Access to MinnesotaWorks.Net and other postings are available for you to review. Internet access is also available for individuals who are seeking work or are in the process of career planning.

Do you pay for child care?
In some cases yes, child care is available for certain sponsored programs if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Okay I'm convinced about your Minnesota WorkForce Center, now how do I get there?  
The following are our offices and their addresses.  You may call their numbers to request directions or print the given maps for your desired office.

Minnesota WorkForce Centers

Burnsville
2900 County Road 42 West - Suite 140
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-895-7600
(see map)

West Saint Paul
One Mendota Road West - Suite 170
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
651-554-5955
(see map)

Shakopee
752 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
952-445-7087
(see map)

Last Updated 01/08/2008 02:56 PM

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