Career Change Resources

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Answers to Your Job Search & Career Planning Questions

Answer a brief questionnaire to help you focus on resources that will best meet your current needs and interests. Learn about resources available at Minnesota WorkForce Centers, such as books, videos, software, and workshops. Find helpful web links.

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Job / Career Fairs

List of job/career fairs available to the public for the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.

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Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center

Learn about a program that teaches young adults the skills they need to become employable and independent.

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Minnesota WorkForce Centers

For more information and services on looking for work, visit Minnesota WorkForce Centers conveniently located throughout Minnesota.

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Test Prep Review

Your source for free practice tests!

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WorkForce Center Resource Areas

Visit Resource Areas. Located in every WorkForce Center, they offer a wide range of information, services, and tools for job seekers, employers, and students, at no cost.

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Workshop Schedules

Check out individual workshop or class listings at WorkForce Centers. Many different workshops are offered to help job seekers with their job search and career planning.

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Career and Resume Information

Everyone makes countless decisions throughout their life, including decisions to prepare for a career and working life. Contrary to popular belief, career decision-making doesn't stop after the first job - it continues a lifetime. That's why education and career decisions are important. Successful career decision-making means having the knowledge to make informed choices and knowing the options available. Whether you're a career changer, just beginning to explore career options, need to assess your personal, interests or skills, or simply planning for the future, you'll find the career information you need to succeed. Resume Resources can be found throughout the various resources and tools listed.

America’s Career Resource Network

America's Career Resource Network (ACRN) consists of state and federal organizations that provide information, resources and training on career and education exploration. For students and adults, ACRN focuses on making the best possible decisions about education, training and career development, a pathway that leads to fulfilling work. For teachers and counselors, ACRN provides guides and curricula that help them incorporate career development into a high-quality academic program.

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Answers to Your Career Planning Questions

Answer a brief questionnaire to help you focus on resources that will best meet your current needs and interests. Learn about resources available at Minnesota WorkForce Centers, such as books, videos, software, and workshops. Find helpful web links.

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CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop is the place to find national information on wages, economic outlooks and trends for selected states and occupations.

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Creative Job Search (CJS)

Look for work and market your skills through this nationally recognized job-search guide. Online and in print, this resource includes materials on how to best conduct a successful job search. The Minnesota Workforce Center System uses this guide in seminars offered free to registered jobseekers.

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ISEEK

ISEEK is ideal for anyone exploring careers and gathering information for the career planning process. It’s a comprehensive website connecting people to a wealth of information about careers, job openings, financial aid and occupational wage data for different occupations and more. Find a career, the education to reach your goals, find a class or find the job that’s right for you!

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iSeekSolutions

iSeekSolutions is a collaboration of career resources and education providers, government agencies, non-profit organizations and business groups that provide policy and services for career planning, education, employment and employer marketplaces. Services include a comprehensive career information product database, newsletter, customer service and customized training.

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Labor Market Information

LMI tells about the economy, the job market, businesses and the workforce. Learn about industries and occupations, wages and unemployment and more. Use the links found within Labor Market Information tab to navigate the information you need or directly contact the Labor Market Information HelpLine at 1/888.234.1114.

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Star Tribune's Working

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Minnesota Works

You will be able to upload or copy and paste resumes into MinnesotaWorks.net and job shoppers will be able to place their top jobs in a 'shopping cart'. You will also be able to: See a list of the jobs applied for online; save job orders to a list for reviewing later; and, maintain multiple resumes.

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Resources: Career, Job-Seeking, and Training

A list of resources for achieving career success.

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Career Quiz

Matches your career style to jobs.

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America's Career Kit

Find the training and education that is available to best prepare you for a new career or to upgrade your skills.

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Other Job Seeker Resources

Community Resources

United Way

Child Care

Health Care

Housing

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