Northwest Minnesota Resources

Here's a list of organizations that can help you get the services you need to find a job, and the support services you need while you're looking for a job. This list includes WorkForce Centers, Adult Basic Education locations, and community services.

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1. Minnesota WorkForce Centers

   Think of the WorkForce Centers as your job search partner.
   
   WorkForce Centers are open to everyone and provide services to support you in your job search. At a WorkForce Center you can find out where the jobs are, and you'll have the resources you need to apply for those jobs at your fingertips.

   Services you'll find at Minnesota WorkForce Centers

   • Job listings and placement
     At the WorkForce Centers you'll find listings of local, state and national jobs and you can search online job listings through MinnesotaWorks.
   • Job search help and training
     Looking to improve your job seeking skills or need help building your resume? WorkForce Centers offer workshops and individualized training to help you market yourself effectively.
   • Resource center
     Need a place to work on your job search? The resource center gives you free use of computers, printers, internet, fax machines, and a resource library. You can make calls, send email, fax resumes.
   • Veteran's services
     If you're a veteran of the armed services, WorkForce centers offer an individualized orientation to the WorkForce Center and its services, and help finding veteran's programs and services throughout Minnesota.
   • Specialized services for the blind or disabled
     If you are blind or have a disability, WorkForce Centers have specialized programs to serve your needs so that your disability does not stand in the way of you getting a good job.
   • Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program)
     The CEP program provides job training and employment opportunities to serve your unique needs if you are economically disadvantaged, and are unemployed, or under-employed.

2. Minnesota WorkForce Center locations

   • Thief River Falls
     1301 Highway 1 E
     Thief River Falls, MN 56701
     Phone: 218-681-0909
     Fax: 218-681-0913
     TTY: 800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay System)
     Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday
   • Crookston
     1730 University Avenue
     Crookston, MN 56716
     Phone: 218-281-6020
     Fax: 218-281-6025
     TTY: 218-281-6020
     Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday

3. Adult Basic Education

   Want to improve your skills to qualify for a better job, get your high school diploma, or gain the academic skills you need to go to college?

   If you answered yes to any of the above and you are 16 or older then Adult Basic Education (ABE) is for you. ABE offers:

   • Basic skills classes
   • GED preparation
   • Computer classes
   • Workforce preparation
   • English as a second language (ESL)

   More Information about ABE
   Search for ABE Programs
   Northwest Service Cooperative - Adult Basic Education

4. Business and Community Services

   Need other types of services, like child care or housing assistance while you look for a job?
   There are services and resources across Northwest Minnesota available to help. These organizations offer services and resources to help you meet your family's needs.

   Family Services

   Types of services include:

   • Child care referrals and assistance
   • Head Start programs
   • Housing assistance programs
   • Energy and fuel Assistance
   • Weatherization
   • Senior services
   • Tax clinics
   • Food assistance
   • Child car seat education and assistance

   Find a family service near you

   Northwest Community Action Agency
   Badger
   Serves: Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Marshall (East)

   Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
   Crookston
   Serves: Marshall (West), Polk (West), and Norman

   Inter-County Community Council
   Address: PO Box 189; Oklee, MN 56742
   Phone: 218.796.5144
   Serves: Pennington, Red Lake, Polk (East), and Clearwater

   Business and Community Services

   Initiative Foundation
   Little Falls
   Serves: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright counties

   
   

   The Initiative Foundation provides economic development grants, loans, and education services in order to strengthen families and communities. Program areas include:

   • Business and Employment
   • Community Development
   • Workforce Development
   • Family Economic Success