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How to Get a Job
PositivelyMinnesota.com is where perspective employers and today's Minnesota veteran looking for work meet and good business gets better. There are three proven steps for veterans to find a job and for employers to hire veterans.
Helpful Job Resources
Minnesota National Guard Careers Full-time positions within the Minnesota National Guard
On-the-Job & Apprenticeship Training Program allows working veterans and their dependents to receive GI Bill benefits while they learn a trade or skill via on-the-job training through their employer, rather than attending college classes. Additional: MDVA Higher Education Veterans Program coordinator locations
Job Fairs, Training and Employment Assistance
Soldiers to Summits S2S programs permanently impact lives by helping disabled members of all military branches tackle personal challenges. In S2S, mountains serve as both metaphor and training ground for stretching goals, building world-class teams, innovating through adversity and stepping up to lead and serve others. The organization currently has openings for an Expedition Leader and Program Director. More Info:
USPS Carrier Assistant Positions Are you interested in working for the U.S. Postal Service and becoming part of a winning team? If so, the USPS has many opportunities available in the Minneapolis 554 zip code areas.
Positively Minnesota's Job Fairs Link Job and career fairs - located throughout Minnesota and put on by DEED - available for job-seeking Servicemembers. When: - May 18, Servers, Hosts & Cooks - Hiring Fair at Applebee's, various Applebee's locations - May 21, Professional & Technical Career Fair, Minneapolis - May 23, Weekly Job Fair, Bloomington - May 30, Weekly Job Fair, Bloomington More Info: Website
ESGR Employer Event When: June 4, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Camp Ripley About: Inviting employers to see and hear what Camp Ripley and its resources have to offer and what training looks like for the Servicemembers they employ. More Info: Flyer
Forklift Operator Safety Training for Military Veterans When: Classes held monthly throughout 2013 Where: Toyota Lift of Minnesota, Brooklyn Park About: One-day certification course offered at no cost to veterans with a copy of their DD214. The class, which normally costs more than $280 and is required by some employers, runs from 4-6 hours and certifies participants in Classes 1 through 5 as forklift operators. Though the course does not guarantee proficiency in forklift operations, completion of the course will teach veterans basic forklift operations and safety. Contact: Kyle Thill, director of services for Toyota Lift of Minnesota, at 763-315-9288
When: Aug. 16 to 18, 2013 Where: Seattle About: Premier training program providing women veterans with the tools to become successful business owners. A 15-day self-study must be completed before the three-day conference, for which all expenses - except travel and a one-time $75 registration fee - are covered. More Dates: Ongoing flyer
Additional ResourcesACP AdvisorNet is a free Q&A site developed for Servicemembers who seek business advice from experienced professionals across the country. More Info: Website
American's Veteran Racing American's Veteran Racing is looking for 12 women to make up an all-female veteran NASCAR Camping World Series pit crew. No experience necessary, as on-the-job training will be provided. More Info: Flyer
The Veterans ReEmployment website is a one-stop site for employment, training and financial help after military service. The Military-to-Civilian Job Search tool shows how military skills translate to civilian employment. More Info: Website Provides new financial advisors transitioning from military service with comprehensive training to help ensure a successful start. No prior financial services experience is necessary. More Info: Website
Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces Created to provide America's employers with a direct link to some of America's finest employees - Servicemembers and their families. Through this partnership, service members can leverage their military training and experience for career opportunities in today's civilian job market with national, regional and local employer partners. More Info: Website Full-Time Employment Opportunities in the Army/Air National Guard Job-search website created after the Presiden'ts signed an Executive Order that established the Veterans Employment Initiative. The goal is to provide consistent and accurate information and useful training and other resources in a way that will inform both the applicant and the hiring agency. More Info: Website H&R Block Military Spouse Scholarship Program Creates an opportunity for spouses of Servicemembers to become part of the H&R Block family by offering them a full scholarship to the Income Tax Course. More Info: Flyer
Helmets to Hardhats Helmets to Hardhats is a national program that connects National Guard, Reserve and transitioning active-duty military members with quality career training and employment opportunities within the construction industry. More Info: Website
Hero 2 Hired Department of Defense supported job-search website. Users register and use their Military Occupation Specialty code to find civilian jobs that match their military skills. Also provides networking, career, resume and portfolio advice. More Info: Website
Hire A Hero A nonprofit initiative founded by the Armed Forces Support Foundation. The AFSF helps to keep the promise that military service has value and connects military job seekers with military friendly employers. More Info: Website
IT-Ready An innovative training program whose mission is helping individuals prepare for, secure and be successful in IT careers. Upon complettion of the 8-week training course, IT-Ready graduates are prepared to pass their CompTIA A+ Certification exams and become eligible for a 6-month paid apprenticeship ($15/hr) with a metro area employer partner.
Military Spouse Employment Partnership National jobs listed for military spouses. Resume writing and job search preparation assistance is available for employment opportunities across the country. More Info: Website
MNDOT/DEED Highway Heavy Construction Training Program The Minnesota Department of Transportation and Department of Eemployment and Economic Development are providing highway construction training opportunities and placement help to industry under-represented women and minorities. Military and disabled veterans should apply. Fill out the application on the attached flyer to apply. More Info: Flyer
My Next Move for Veterans Wondering how military skills translate into a civilian job? This new tool from the Department of Labor determines how a Servicemembers interests and military skills fit into the civilian sector. Also, users can select their branch of service and Military Occupation Specialty to find similar jobs in the civilian sector. More Info: Website
Protective Agent - Join the Talent Behind the Mission The CIA is looking to connect with transitioning Servicemembers who are interested in a career in protective operations. More Info: Website
RecruitMilitary Veteran-owned firm dedicated to helping service members and Veterans find jobs, civilian careers, new business and franchise ownership, training, and much more. There are more than 300,000 jobs posted and more than 400,000 Veterans and Military Spouses are registered. More Info: Website
Secretary's Honors Program The Secretary's Honors Program is a highly competitive, premier program for exceptional recent graduates looking for a career at the Department of Homeland Security. Qualified candidates apply for a limited number of slots in Information Technology, Cyber Security and more. More Info: Website
State of Minnesota Careers The state of Minnesota has job openings every day providing great benefits and career advancement. More Info: Website
Troops to Teachers Troops to Teachers provides funds to recruit, prepare and support former members of the military services as teachers in high-poverty schools. Successful program candidates obtain certification or licensing as elementary school teachers, secondary school teachers, vocational or technical teachers and become highly qualified teachers. More Info: Website
Troops to Energy Jobs Program designed to help the transition from the military to a civilian career after military service has ended. The program provides a roadmap for entry into skilled utility and engineering programs in the energy industry. More Info: Website
UnitedHealth Group Military Skills Translator Define your military experience by adding your military occupational specialty (MOS) or branch, rating and other subspecialties, collateral duties, specialized training and schools. This translator will then convert your military experience and skillsets into civilian terminology. More Info: Website
Veterans Job Bank Provides a central source for veterans to locate job opportunities without having to visit multiple sites and is unique in that it provides users with the ability to define their search criteria by keyword, Military Occupational Code and location. Based on information provided, the National Resource Directory jobs-search engine finds a selection of job opportunities that have been posted or specifically tagged for veterans. More Info: Website
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor will roll out this new program on July 1, 2012. The VRAP offers 12 months of training assistance to veterans who:
More Info: Website, fact sheet and application
Virtual Career Fair Access over 90 military friendly employers any time of the day, any day of the week, right from home! More Info: Website
Volt Military Heroes Program Reaches out to transitioning service members from all branches of the military to connect them with the best employment opportunities that Corporate America has to offer. More Info: Flyer
Three-Step Employment Process Flyer
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