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Diversionary Work Program (DWP) - Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) - Employment and Training

1215 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Eligibility

Low income families who participate in MFIP and residents of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, and Saint Louis counties

Required documents

Vary

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)910-8986

Voice - Intake Adult Education

(218)327-6758

Voice - Intake Employment Services

https://www.aeoa.org/diversionary-work-program-dwp

Application process

Call. Most families are enrolled in this program when they first apply for County MFIP assistance. Referral required by County financial worker.

Service area

Aitkin County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cook County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

A four-month program that helps low-income Minnesota families find a job. The program is aimed at helping participants obtain employment quickly and preventing them from needing additional public assistance services.

Last Assured

09/03/2025

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