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CareerForce Burnsville
952-703-3100
​careerforce.burnsville@state.mn.us

CareerForce West St. Paul
651-554-5955
careerforce.westsaintpaul@state.mn.us​

CareerForce Shakopee
​952-496-8310
careerforce.shakopee@state.mn.us

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CareerForce Centers are more than just a place for those looking for work. It’s a place for businesses looking to hire, too.

There’s a multitude of information available through the area CareerForce Centers.

Hiring

Business of the Day: Get a booth at any of the CareerForce Centers to meet potential candidates.  It’s a no-cost opportunity to meet with job seekers face-to-face. Email mychael.tyler-thull@c​o.dakota.mn.us for more information.

Minnesota Job Bank: A free online resource to post jobs and search resumes.

Applicant referral: Have qualified applicants referred to you by the CareerForce Center network of counselors and staff. 

Specialized hiring: CareerForce Center staff work with veterans, disabled individuals and many others. 

Job fairs: The annual Get Jobs job fair typically attracts more than 2,000 job seekers. And there are more job fair opportunities throughout the year.

Training

CareerForce Centers can help connect you with resources for your training needs including:

  • MN JobSkills Training Grant Program
  • GED/Literacy/Adult-based education – English Language Training
  • Incumbent worker training programs
  • Customized/industry-specific training
  • Entrepreneurial training 
  • Computer training

Labor market information

Get information on economic data and trends, skill of the available workforce, and wage and salary information by area.

Business start-ups

CareerForce Centers have resources for entrepreneurs as well as connections to the Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Centers.

And more

Get information on downsizing and layoff assistance, tax credits and bonding.

For more information on any of these resources, contact Mark Jacobs at mark.jacobs@co.dakota.mn.us.

Last updated: 1/27/2025 2:27 PM

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