Stories of Developing Job Skills

Workforce Solutions

If you are entering or re-entering the workforce, Minneapolis Urban League expects that you will seek emerging careers with livable wages.

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Gateway to Opportunity Resource Center
Computer skills, workplace soft-skills, resume development, job application, and other training events are offered in the drop-in Resource Center. Over 1500 visits are made to the Resource Center each year by program participants and community members.

Adult Job Placement
We provide one-on-one job counseling, employment leads, resume preparation, internet access, and interview coaching for Minneapolis residents, as well as limited transportation and clothing support. For more information, please contact:
 
Stephen Robinson
Phone: 612.302.3136
Email: srobinson@mul.org

Building and Construction Trades
Our established relationships with unions, contractors, trade associations, business and industry, and training institutions offer you the opportunity to qualify to become apprenticed in a variety of trades. For more information, please contact:

Everett Pettiford
LEAP Program Coordinator
Phone: 612.302.3117
Email: epettiford@mul.org

Renew
In the Renew Project, we focus on providing sustainable pathways out of poverty by providing Minneapolis and Saint Paul residents with training in manufacturing, renewable energy, building systems and construction. For more information, please contact :

Stephen Robinson
Phone: 612.302.3136
Email: srobinson@mul.org

Employment and Support for African Immigrants
We leverage established relationships with immigrant and refugee service organizations, community leaders, and small business enterprises to place clients from immigrant or refuge backgrounds in employment experiences that leader to career ladder opportunities. For more information, please contact:

Abdi Gure
Phone: 612.827.9266
Email: agure@mul.org

Kowsar Kirsi
Phone: 612.827.9296
Email: khirsi@mul.org

Senior Community Service Employment Program
Established partnerships with employers and employment host sites enable us to place 30-40 client senior each year in subsidized employment. Seniors who want to re-enter the workforce due to a need for greater financial stability can also find opportunities through the program.

Youth Initiatives
Critical partnerships with companies, small business, and non-profit organizations give us the leverage to recruit, enroll, and provide workforce readiness training to high school youth during the summer. Interns are placed in learning and development opportunities in building and construction trades, health care and education sector, retailing, and social services throughout the year. For more information, please contact:

Ramona Richardson
Phone: 612.302.3138
Email: rrichardson@mul.org

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS STRATEGIC PLAN (2010 – 2013)

• Define and establish union, employer, and industry partnerships for customized skill development
• Implement the BIG STEP model to examine the labor market and create programs for specific needs
• Develop skill acquisition services across the lifespan
• Create Career Connection Center using technology to prepare for, locate, and secure career path employment
• Integrate career planning courses into the College Readiness/Career Development programs
• Design mentorship program for hard to employ constituents
• Develop a Minneapolis Urban League social enterprise