| Laurie Panek |
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Your local WorkForce Center offers the following job seeker assistance:
| Susan Peterson | |
| Jennifer Person | |
This program is funded by an employer-paid tax to cover job
seeking expenses for the unemployed or underemployed. Eligibility is based
on program requirements under Minnesota reemployment law. To apply for a
new claim, to reactivate an existing claim, or more information, click here or call
1-877-898-9090.
By hiring people in targeted groups, employers can qualify for a tax credit of up to $2,400 per employee!
| Bonny Stechmann |
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Dislocated Workers have been laid off through no fault of their own because of a plant/business closure or downsizing. This program allows Dislocated Workers to receive assessment, counseling, career exploration, training and job placement assistance necessary to reenter the workforce. Participants can be retrained either in a college setting or on the job.
| Carl Unbehaun | |
| Susan Peterson | |
Formerly known as JTPA, this program prepares youth and adults in need of training for entry or reentry into the workforce as well as opportunities for Classroom and On-the-Job Training, or Work Experience. Eligibility is based on meeting federally-established income guidelines.
| Karen Gonsorowski |
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| Carl Unbehaun | |
The Minnesota Family Investment Program takes the place of AFDC and FGA cash assistance programs. The MFIP program expects, supports, and rewards work. Through a series of workshops and self-help resources, job seekers begin their path to independence. Transitional benefits of child care, medical assistance and support services are available to qualifying individuals.
| Karen Gonsorowski |
Kittson, Pennington & Roseau Counties | |
| Lana Sandahl | Marshall, Pennington & Red Lake Counties |
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As required by law, WorkForce Center provides business services to employers and priority job referrals to qualified veterans and training opportunities to all eligible veterans.
| Alan Luoto |
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Rehabilitation Counselors are able to coordinate or provide resources to meet most unique/special needs and provide support to make the job transition period as smooth as possible for all individuals involved: Employers, supervisors, co-workers, and new employees in Red Lake, Pennington & Marshall Counties. Historically employers have found that persons with disabilities are excellent employees--hard-working, qualified and reliable. RS takes pride in facilitating the "right match" between employer and employee.
| Randa Lundmark | Representative |
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| Linda Larson | Technician |
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| Deb Huot | Job Placement Coordinator | |
Older workers, age 55 and older, represent a continually growing segment of the population in Northwest Minnesota. This has been a largely untapped resource for the business community. This program provides a way for qualified, experienced workers to receive assessment for their skills, counseling, job referrals, work training and employment in the private sector.
| Pat Fixter | Kittson, Marshall, Pennington & Roseau Counties | 218-681-7579 |
This program is designed to help migrant and seasonal farm workers and the Spanish-speaking community obtain employment and/or training. It also provides bilingual services to all registered job applicants and employers in the community.
| Jimmy Rodriguez |
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Employment services are available that seek to develop skilled workers and match them to jobs. Job training, supportive services relating to job accommodation and rehabilitation engineering is available.
| Gina Bergeron |
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1-218-333-8206 |
The WorkForce Center Resource Area recently introduced MinnesotaWorks.net, a self-service Internet website where job seekers can search for job opportunities and post an online résumé. Other Internet job search tools and computer software are available at WorkForce Center to enhance one's efforts to find suitable employment. Also available is a library of written and video resources for both job seekers and employers which may be checked out for a week at a time.
| Tracy Johnson |
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WorkForce Center provides testing services for job seeker and employer alike. For instance:
| Tracy Johnson |
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The Northwestern Minnesota Workforce Centers endeavor to market services and products to area employers. For more information call Bonny Stechmann at 1-218-463-2233 or e-mail below.
| Bonny Stechmann | |
| Carl Unbehaun |
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Employers may use WorkForce Center facilities for employment interviews and testing. For general questions, to sign up for a workshop, or to schedule a meeting room, contact:
| Tracy Johnson |
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