Financial & Employment
Training & Education Center

Empower Yourself

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Our Training and Education Center (TEC) at the Center for Changing Lives in Minneapolis offers free, individualized job support, career exploration and workshops on a wide range of topics for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants. Our trained career development facilitators can assist you in securing a job with livable wages and building a career that meets your unique skills, interests and needs.

We support MFIP participants residing in Hennepin County. If you are not an MFIP participant or are a job seeker residing outside of Hennepin County, we are happy to connect you with the appropriate workforce development service provider in your area.

 

Job Search Support | In-Person Drop-in

LSS’ Training and Education Center is offering a free, drop-in support for job seekers. This is open to anyone looking for individualized assistance with:

  • Resumes
  • Job applications
  • Interview and job fair preparation
  • Resource navigation (exploring workshops and credentialed training opportunities)

Drop-in Times

9:30 a.m. to Noon every Monday 
at the Center for Changing Lives in South Minneapolis
2400 Park Avenue South
Second Floor, Room 230
Minneapolis, MN 55404

9:30 a.m. to Noon every Wednesday 
at our office location in Northeast Minneapolis
3433 Broadway St. NE
Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55403

 

One-to-One Career Services

We offer free, individualized career support to help you gain the confidence, tools and focus needed to get the job you want.  A career development facilitator can work with you to:Person typing on a laptop outside a building

  • Tailor Your Resume: Target your resume to get the interview you want
  • Practice for an Interview: Complete a mock interview to receive honest feedback and encouragement
  • Explore Credentialed Trainings/Career Pathways: Find a training that fits your interests and can boost income for you and your family
  • Match Your Natural Skills to Career Opportunities: Explore O*Net to learn how your skills and talents match with the fastest growing careers in the area
  • Boost Your Career Search with Social Media: Learn how to use LinkedIn to effectively network in your job search

For more information about One-to-One Career Services, email [email protected]

 

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

The TEC is now a registered Northstar testing location. Northstar helps build computer skills through online self-guided modules in key areas such as basic computer and internet skills, email, Microsoft software, social media and more! This program also allows you to demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates. Check out their website for more information.

 

Location

Training and Education Center buildingThe Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis brings people together, transforms lives and creates a vital community where individuals and families can thrive. Our services are located at:

Center for Changing Lives Minneapolis
Training and Education Center (TEC)
Second Floor, Room 230
2400 Park Avenue South, 2nd floor
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone: 612.231.1468

Email: [email protected]