Employment Services & Career Development

We offer several employment services for individuals and companies.

Career Pathway Program for Early Childhood Teachers

Become an early childhood education teacher. This career pathway consists of online training and paid work experience. Once complete, you will receive your Child Development Associate credential, which is essential to working in early childhood education.

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

MFIP is a federally funded program for low-income families with children. We work with parents to assess their interests and skills, connect with local employers, and access resources such as training, child care assistance and food.

Health Care Careers Program

Enter or advance in your health care career by working with an employment counselor to assess, plan and take action!

Employment for Adults with a Criminal Conviction and a Disability

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) Employment for Adults with a Criminal Conviction and a Disability program is available to Hennepin County residents. Hennepin County workers in behavioral health, probation and mental health can refer individuals with both a criminal conviction and a disability to LSS. We provide assistance in preparing these individuals to return to work, which can include mock interviews, learning how to complete online job applications, and learning how to discuss criminal convictions in an interview. We also work to ensure that participants have the documentation needed to return to work and are prepared to succeed at a job that fits their strengths.

For Employers

We prepare individuals to grow their skills to meet the employment needs of your company. We match you with employees whose experience meets your job specifications and who will immediately contribute to your team.