Employment & Opportunity Guide for Minneapolis Youth

Employment & Opportunity
Guide for Minneapolis Youth
Spring/Summer 2015
HOW TO LOOK FOR A JOB
Network:
• Ask friends, classmates, church members, relatives, and
teachers if they know of job openings or if they have
suggestions of places to look.
• Tell those you know that you are looking for a job and
describe your strengths and skills.
• Give those you know your contact information in case
something comes up. Thank them for their help.
EMPLOYMENT
Resume:
• Put together a simple resume.
• Even if you have no work experience, you can give the
employer an idea of your strengths and skills.
• Find resume writing tips for teens at the library or online
at www.iseek.org/jobs/developresume.html
Cookie Cart
Teens, 15-18, receive work, life and leadership skills
through experience and training in a bakery. 1119 West
Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, www.cookiecart.org
Job Search:
• Keep your eyes open for “help wanted” signs.
• Check local newspapers’ “help wanted” ads.
• Visit employer and employment websites.
Conservation Corps
Jobs for ages, 15-18. Work after school, or away from
home, on outdoor projects. conservationcorps.org
Contact Employers:
• Call or visit employers. Ask to talk to the manager.
• Introduce yourself and tell the manager that you are
looking for a job. Describe a couple of your skills.
• Ask if you can fill out an application. If there are no
openings, ask if you can fill out an application for future
openings.
• Thank the manager by name.
Rock Your Block
A safe web application helping youth ages 13-24 find jobs
in their local communities. Visit www.rockyourblock.com
Juxtaposition Arts JXTALab
Paid apprentice positions for students who have mastered
Visual Arts Literacy training. Visit www.juxtaposition.org
YMCA
Jobs for ages 16+: swimming instructor, childcare teacher’s
aide, and lifeguard. Visit www.ymcatwincities.org/jobs
Teen Teamworks: Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board
Summer employment program for youth ages 14-24. Visit
http://tinyurl.com/ncw4537 or call 612-313-7744.
Hennepin County Library
Jobs for teens will be posted at www.hclib.org/about/jobs
MINNEAPOLIS TEEN JOB FAIR
APRIL 25, 2015
NOON-3 P.M.
MINNEAPOLIS CENTRAL LIBRARY
300 NICOLLET MALL
OTHER PLACES TO LOOK
Minneapolis WorkForce Centers
 Minneapolis South WorkForce Center: 777 East Lake St.
612-520-3500  Minneapolis North WorkForce Center:
1200 Plymouth Ave. N., 612-520-3500
Websites for Teen Job Seekers
iseekjobs: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/websites.html
Snag a Job: http://www.snagajob.com/c/teen-jobs
City of Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
Learn about job openings, job training, job fairs, job search
tips and resources through a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
Find Job Seeker Bulletins here: http://tinyurl.com/kv742d9
Steer Your Career: Exploration Guide
Find 75+ programs for youth, ages 14-21. Visit
http://www.iseek.org/iseek/static/SteerCareer2014.pdf
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Science Museum of Minnesota
www.smm.org/volunteer/opportunities
Hennepin County Library
www.hclib.org/about/support
Volunteer Match: Visit http://www.volunteermatch.org
Animal Humane Society
www.animalhumanesociety.org
Make a Wish Foundation
http://mn.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering
Arc of the Greater Twin Cities
www.arcgreatertwincities.org/volunteer.aspx
Hands on Twin Cities
www.handsontwincities.org
JOB SEARCH HELP
Minneapolis Youth Works
Minneapolis Youth Works helps Minneapolis youth and
young adults ages 14-21 learn academic, life and work
skills, identify career paths, and achieve meaningful
employment.
Don at American Indian OIC
612-341-3358 ext. 115, 1845 East Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN
Nadhia at East Side Neighborhood Services,
612-787-4043, 1700 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN
Renisha at EMERGE Community Development
612-787-3780, 1101 W. Broadway Ave. N., Suite 200,
Minneapolis, MN
Juan at HIRED/Henry High School
612-408-8319, 4320 Newton Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN
Kelley at HIRED/Youth Opportunity Center
612-408-8527, 41 N. 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN
Evita at HIRED/North High School
612-220-5983, 1500 James Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN
Melissa at Minneapolis Urban League
612-302-3120, 2100 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN
Tina at Pillsbury United Communities-Waite House
612-455-0376, 2323 11 Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
Becca at RESOURCE-Employment Action Center
612-752-8826, 900 20th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
INTERNSHIPS
Genesys Works
Work for 12 months at a top company. Earn $10K your
senior year. Juniors, complete the application by March 11.
Application: www.genesysworks.org/twincities/Students
Venture North “All About Bikes”
Bike mechanic apprenticeship program for ages 15-23.
Check this link http://venturenorthbwc.org/programs
Minneapolis Community Education: Shine On
Paid internship for high school students with Shine On
Editorial Board. Visit http://youth.mpls.k12.mn.us/shineon
Urban Arts Academy
Internships for youth 16+ are typically 145 hours and can
be completed over an academic term or summer. Visit
http://urbanartsacademy.org/intern-with-us
Planned Parenthood: Reach One Teach One (ROTO)
Ages 13-16 get leadership experience and make money.
Parent’s permission required. http://tinyurl.com/lo27p85
Children’s Theater Company
Receive free tickets, professional development and networking opportunities. http://tinyurl.com/ndpvg73
CAREER TRAINING and EDUCATION
ISEEK: http://www.iseek.org/
Explore careers, plan your education, and find a job.
JOB CORPS
http://huberthhumphrey.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx
Free education and training to learn a career and find a
good job. Must be 16 years+ years old and low income.
CoderDojo Twin Cities: http://www.coderdojotc.org/
A free program where youth ages 8-17 learn to code.
Minneapolis Fire Department Explorer Program
For Minneapolis young people ages 15-21. For an application, visit www.minneapolismn.gov/fire , or call 311.
Dunwoody College Career Awareness Program
A summer program for high school juniors and seniors.
Students receive a weekly stipend of $100, a free bus pass,
and a free lunch. http://www.dunwoody.edu/ycap
The Employment & Opportunity
Guide for Minneapolis Youth
Produced by City of Minneapolis
Employment and Training www.minneapolismn.gov
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