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Youth Employment Services - Avivo

15 1st Avenue South, Buffalo, MN 55313

Eligibility

Youth ages 14 - 24 who are low income, and not currently receiving employment services who are residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties

Required documents

State or school ID showing birth date Social Security card verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Languages may vary by site

Application process

Call; email; text Youth can self-refer or be referred by someone in the community. Individuals must complete intake with counselor prior to services starting.

Service area

Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as: - Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) - Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification - Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications - Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

Last Assured

08/13/2024

Providing organization

Avivo

Provides chemical and mental health services, housing supports, career education, and employment services for individuals and families in the Twin Cities metro and central Minnesota. Specializes in serving low- and very low-income individuals with complex needs around health, housing, employment, and economic stability.