ISEEK provides up-to-date information about activities surrounding workforce development across the state. Listed below are the latest announcements for grants and programs for dislocated workers; ongoing career events offered by workforce centers, schools and other institutions; and a calendar of this month's job fairs in Minnesota.
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Job Fairs
Ongoing Events
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Military Base Re-alignment and Closings (BRAC)
The BRAC Coach is designed to assist workers, businesses, and workforce staff affected by the Department of Defense's
local base realignment or closure. This tool will assist:
- workers with re-employment, training, and support services
- businesses with contracts, lost revenue, and hiring services
- workforce staff with immediate assistance for military spouses, childcare closings, personal financial management, and job search
Job Fairs
(ISEEK lists these events as a public service and is not responsible for the event or its contents)
Tuesday, October 7
Minneapolis Job Fair
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Road
Minneapolis
Tuesday, October 7
2008 Fall Job Fair "Jump into a new career!"
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Bemidji Workforce Center
616 America Avenue NW
Bemidji
For more information contact the Bemidji Workforce Center, at (218) 333-8200 or (800) 569-4196. Also see the attached flyer.
Wednesday, October 8
Professional Diversity Job Fair - NAACP Minnesota State Conference
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S
2 year degree required.
See attached flyer or the website for more information.
Thursday, October 9
Science & Engineering Job/Internship Fair
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Cloud State University
Atwood Ballroom
720 4th Ave S
St Cloud
More Information About St. Cloud State University
Thursday, October 9
Veterans Career Fair
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Earle-Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN
Map and Directions: www.earlebrown.com
If you are a veteran or recently released from active duty, the Minnesota Veterans Employment Services and the U.S. Department of Labor want to make the employment process easy for you. Veteran-friendly employers with job opportunities will be available at the statewide Career Fair. The Veterans Career Fair is open to veterans and their family members looking for work. See a flyer for job seekers.
Friday, October 10
Career Day 2008 - Fashion Group Foundation of Minneapolis/St. Paul
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel
12201 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka
Time to discover exciting opportunities within the Retail Fashion Industry as presented by some of the nation's leading professionals. Top Directors, Managers, and Entrepreneurs present and lead forums on fashion careers. Participate in open discussions and learn of the emerging trends in the industry. Your fashion future begins today. Join us!
See the website for more information.
Wednesday, October 29
Diversity/Older Worker Job Fair
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. Paul River Centre
175 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul
This is a FREE EVENT - Event is on a bus line
Hosted by the Twin Cities Employment Guide. See attached flyer for more information. Visit our website.
Wednesday, October 29
Greater Grand Rapids Job Fair
"Creating an environment where employers and job seekers connect"
Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Timber Lake Lodge
144 SE 17th Street
Grand Rapids
Ongoing Events
WorkForce Center Workshops
Please visit the WorkForce Center Workshops to see a list of statewide job workshops on topics that include networking, resume writing and salary negotiations.
Need help preparing for a job fair?
Free assistance is available from your Minnesota Workforce Center
Call 1(888) GET-JOBS
Hennepin County Library College and Job Search Classes
Job Searching: Quick Class
College Search: Quick Class
Ongoing Events
College of St. Benedict, St. John’s University
University of Minnesota Career Services
University of Minnesota Health Careers Center
University of St. Thomas Career Seminars and Events
Peace Corps
