Job Training Programs for Ex Offenders

These organizations in South Minneapolis can help you get the job training you need:

 

AMICUS
RECONNECT
15 5th St. S Suite 1100
Phone: (612)348-8570
Services: Provides re-entry help to ex-offenders for finding employment, as well as housing, education, and more. Call Ruth Johnson at (612)348-8570 or click here for more information.

 

EMERGE
Northside Jobs Connection
2507 Fremont Ave. N
Phone: (612)529-9267
Services: Northside Jobs Connections helps people with barriers to employment, including a criminal record. They can help you with work readiness, resume building, interview skills, transportation, and more. Call for more information.

 

EMERGE Staffing
Temporary Employment
1101 W Broadway
Phone: (612)787-3777
Services: Provides temporary employment opportunities, as well as support for you as you look for employment. EMERGE Staffing has computers, printers, phones, and fax machines, and can help you with transportation. Click here for more information, or call (612)787-3777.

 

Goodwill/Easter Seals
ReEntryWorks
Phone: (651)288-0324
Services: ReEntryWorks is a program for men who have recently been released from prison. You can receive training, help with resumes or job searches, and more. Click here for more information, or call (651)288-0324.
Eligibility Requirements: You must be 18 years or older, released from prison in Minnesota in the past 90 days, and ready and able to start working 32 hours a week immediately.

 

PPL Industries
Industry Training Program
1179 15^th Ave. SE
Phone: (612) 332-0664
Services: Offers training in light assembly and manufacturing skills. This is a long-term paid training program which will allow you to build a steady work history. Candidates with a criminal background welcome. To apply, visit PPL Industries and complete an application. There is a waiting list.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 4pm

 

PPL SHOP
Retail Training Program
850 15^th Ave. NE
Phone: (612) 789-3322
Services: Warehouse and customer service paid training program in a retail environment. This is a paid training program that will allow you to build a work history and develop a reputation for dependability and responsibility. Limited positions are available. Call Wayne at 612-789-3322 x204 or drop by for more information.
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm