Are you looking to start, advance, or change your career? Whether you’re looking for a promising new opportunity, ready to make a long-held career dream come true or dealing with an unfortunate job loss, there are resources available to get you to the next level.

Start a Career or Find Your First Job

Brooklynk

Are you a young person between the ages of 14 and 21? Are you looking to learn job skills, connect with local employers, or get a summer internship? If so, then Brooklynk might be the right program for you. 

Brooklynk is a partnership between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park that connects youth with area employers to provide hands-on job training, mentorship and networking.

• Brooklynk 

Interest Profiler

Not sure what kind of career you might be interested in? Match your interests with possible careers to explore what might be the best fit for you. 

• Interest Profiler

Explore Careers

Explore careers and see how in-demand they are, how much you could earn and what skills and training are needed.

• Explore Careers

CareerForce

You’re ready to land your first job. You want to be seen and appreciated for who you are and what you offer. You can’t wait to get started but may not know exactly what to do next.

• CareerForce 

Train for a New Career

Thinking about changing careers?

CareerForce offers resources for job seekers at all stages in their journey. If you are thinking about changing careers, or are looking for a new job that pays more, get started with CareerForce

•  CareerForce

Find an Apprenticeship

Customized and hands-on, apprenticeships allow you to learn and earn. Your wages increase as you master job-specific skills through classroom and on-the-job training.

• Be an Apprentice

Hennepin Technical College

Hennepin Technical college offers customized training programs to get you trained and certified for a new career. The have programs and courses in a wide variety of fields, or work with them to design your own.

• Customized Training Solutions

North Hennepin Community College

Choose from more than 60 programs designed to readily transfer into most four-year universities or prepare you for the workforce, many of which can be done completely online.

• North Hennepin Community College

Rasmussen University

Explore degrees, certifications and training programs offered through Rasmussen University.

• Rasmussen University

Find a Job

Recently Unemployed

Apply for unemployment insurance benefits through Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Apply for Unemployment Insurance

Job Search Guide

Learn about the job-search process. Write a winning resume. Perfect your interview skills. Master the art of follow-up.

• Job Search Guide

Find a Job 

Search thousands of online job listings. Check out special employment programs for targeted groups.

• Find a Job