Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) - Employment and Training
300 West 3rd Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Eligibility
Residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, and Saint Louis counties who meet asset limits and:- Are either United States citizens or have a qualified non-citizen immigration status- Either pregnant or responsible for a child under age 19- Have low or very low income, under-employed (working for very low wages), or unemployed
Required documents
Vary
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)264-9593
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Intake Adult Education
(218)735-6849
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Intake Employment Services
(800)662-5711
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(218)749-2912
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Website
https://www.aeoa.org/mfipApplication process
Referral from a county financial worker
Service area
Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cook County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Public assistance program which focuses on the overall family's well-being and provides resources to move to employment quickly, whether this be through up-skilling or through help with interview and job search skills. Support service monies are utilized to address childcare, transportation, and work-related costs that could be impediments to employment. As recipients face a five-year time limit on receiving public assistance benefits, the program utilizes one-on-one group initiatives and counseling to facilitate participant success and self-sufficiency. Follow-up is provided to support job retention and reduce program recurrence.
Last Assured
09/03/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) - Employment and Training
Provides employment readiness and job development services to unemployed and underemployed low-to-moderate income individuals, and to increase their employability