EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Minnesota CareerForce Centers The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has joined with other providers of employment and training services to create the Minnesota CareerForce Center System. The 49 CareerForce Centers have services provided by Job Service/Unemployment Insurance, local job training programs, State Services for the Blind, Veteran’s Services, and Rehabilitation Services. In addition, other organizations may be partners at each CareerForce Center, including Community Action Programs, Department of Human Services programs, local community or economic development groups, schools and colleges, and local government offices. The CareerForce Centers are nationally recognized for their accessibility and wide range of services offered. Services of interest to businesses include: • Self-service job postings and resume searches on MinnesotaWorks.net • Job screening and computerized skills matching • CareerOneStop • Fee-based job analysis of position duties and tasks • Employer advisory committees • Labor market information • Special programs, such as Shared Work and bonding programs • Federal tax credits • Conferences and seminars • Veterans placement and representatives • Plant closings and mass layoffs • Job and career fairs Shared Work Program The Shared Work Program offers an alternative to layoffs for employers facing a temporary downturn in business. Administered by the Unemployment Insurance Program, it allows an employer to divide available hours of work among a group of employees as an alternative to full layoffs. Affected employees may receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. An employer can maintain morale, productivity and flexibility in the workplace by participating in the Shared Work Program.
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