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Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include defensive driving classes, 4-H programs, indoor walking, football, homework help, quilting classes, and more.

Provides specialty education services including:- Adult basic education and GED test instruction- Credit recovery programs- Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs- Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning- Positive behavioral interventions and support- Special education

The Itaskin Center & Cottage 35-Day Assessment Program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). This assessment program serves residents between the ages of 10-17 years old. Upon completion of the 35-Day Assessment Program, a Comprehensive Assessment is provided to the youth's guardian and/or treatment team. The Comprehensive Assessment aims to identify child and familial strengths, resiliencies, and opportunities for growth via a multifaceted approach, while also providing diagnoses, recommendations, and a prognosis for recovery. This multifaceted approach involves a behavioral assessment, comprehensive assessment, wellness/recreation assessment, academic assessment, health screening/physical examination. Additional assessments, as requested by individual teams, include a psychiatric assessment and/or chemical use assessment. Upon completion of the program, the assessment team will also recommend a level of care believed to most accurately represent the current needs of the youth and how best to be supported. Opportunities for individual therapy and improving coping skills are provided throughout the 35-day assessment period.

The Office of Workforce Development offers support and opportunity for residents to obtain employment and achieve their career goals. Offers a range of employment and training services such as:Hennepin Pathways: A collaboration between regional employers, educators, and community partners offering education of multiple career paths to choose from. Graduates from a particular program are employed countywide in office administration, human services, and building operations. The program meets county hiring needs while also connecting job seekers with meaningful work, livable wages, benefits, and career growth.Job Development: Serves a diverse group of job seekers, including veterans, youth, and individuals with criminal background who have a wide range of skills, abilities, and experiences. Provides employment services to job seekers such as job training, employment, career assistance programs, and help unemployed and underemployed people find jobs. Visit website for more information about job fairs, hiring events, job resources, education and training, and community CareerForce centers. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Employment Services: Supports participants on MFIP as they transition from poverty to economic self-sufficiency to reduce the likelihood of returning to the program.Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker, Adult, and Youth Programs: A federally funded program to increase jobseeker's access to employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market while matching employers with skilled workers to meet the demand of occupations and industries. Improve workforce quality, reduce public benefits dependency, and meet employer skill requirements.Each organization will have their own application process. Job seekers will typically go through a process such as:- Application, eligibility determination, and program enrollment- Formal and informal assessments (education level, interests, workforce skills, work history, etc.)- Development of an Individual Employment Plan: Determining service needs based on assessments (career and resume counseling, job search assistance, training/education services, etc.)- Retention Services: Ensuring individuals have the resources to maintain unsubsidized employment after exiting the program

Program offers financial support, free training options, job skills training, job placement support, and mentorship opportunities. Participants also receive ongoing support from a local Workforce Advisor.

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

Offers short-term (3 months or less) training opportunities to help individuals enter a career pathway in a high-pay, in-demand occupation.Training opportunities include:Healthcare:?- Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA): First Aid/CPR?- Medical Terminology: Medication Administration (TMA)?- Medical Terminology: Community Interpreter Training?- Medical Terminology: Pharmacy Certificate?Manufacturing:?- Welding Certificate: Welding Principles, Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Metallurgy and Materials 2?- Basic Welding: Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles?- Advanced Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding?Transportation:?- Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Permit Training?- Diesel Mechanic Certification

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

Career exploration competencies that may be transferred to post-secondary technical schools, entry-level job skills, and learning skills. High school students attend courses within their home school and SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative programming for 1 or 2 hours daily.- Adult Career and Technical Education provides customized training for businesses and schools, Spanish and English workplace language classes, workplace literacy, vocational evaluation program?- Youth Career and Technical Education provides preparation in agriculture occupations, automotive technology, CISCO Network Academy, construction trades, cosmetology, criminal justice program, graphic design and print, health care careers, photography, Project Lead the Way/Intro to Engineering Design, work experience, Youth Apprenticeship, and YouthBuild Program

Provides employment services for individuals interested in finding employment, obtaining certification training, or advancing their career. Services are provided in person at a CLUES location, virtually, or at one of the training partner locations. Services include:- Career coaching- Employment Preparation Assistance: Offers tailored resume building, cover letter crafting, job application assistance, interviewing skills enhancements, bilingual support, and in-person or virtual appointments- Financial coaching- Free career training workshops, 8 - 9 week training to learn soft skills along with hands-on training in high-demand industries- Industry certification trainings for Steam and Hot Water Boiler Operator, Carpentry, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver Careers, Healthcare Unit Coordinator, and Licensed Child Caregivers- Job placement assistance- Public assistance screening- Transportation assistance

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

The Secure unit is a twelve bed detention center. Youth must be at least 10 years old and not older than 19 years of age unless they have remained under the courts' extended juvenile jurisdiction.- Programming is available for males and females. - Encouraged to attend school provided by ISD 318 as well as recreational activities. - Access to chemical health education and mental health services. - Consequence Based Programming - Flexible - Short or long term - Daily use of behavioral rating scales - Availability of urine analysis - Cognitive behavioral groups and individual work

Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages in sessions beginning each September, January, and April.Class offerings include after-school skiing, art, bike rodeo, babysitter lessons, and safety training, career expo, college test prep courses (ACT), cross-country running, driver education, clay shooting education, fishing education, homework help, swimming, volleyball, youth archery, youth ATV safety, youth snowmobile safety, and more.

Provides employment services for individuals interested in finding employment, obtaining certification training, or advancing their career. Services are provided in person at a CLUES location, virtually, or at one of the training partner locations. Services include:- Career coaching- Employment Preparation Assistance: Offers tailored resume building, cover letter crafting, job application assistance, interviewing skills enhancements, bilingual support, and in-person or virtual appointments- Financial coaching- Free career training workshops, 8 - 9 week training to learn soft skills along with hands-on training in high-demand industries- Industry certification trainings for Steam and Hot Water Boiler Operator, Carpentry, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver Careers, Healthcare Unit Coordinator, and Licensed Child Caregivers- Job placement assistance- Public assistance screening- Transportation assistance

Provides specialty education services including:- Adult basic education and GED test instruction- Credit recovery programs- Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs- Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning- Positive behavioral interventions and support- Special education

Provides individualized employment support to help people prepare for, obtain, and succeed in competitive community jobs. Services include:- Job development and placement- Ongoing follow-up services: Job coaching, employer education, training in community resources, and personal support- Vocational evaluation- Vocational rehabilitation support

Provides individualized employment support to help people prepare for, obtain, and succeed in competitive community jobs. Services include:- Job development and placement- Ongoing follow-up services: Job coaching, employer education, training in community resources, and personal support- Vocational evaluation- Vocational rehabilitation support

Career and technical educational opportunities offered through Hennepin Technical Pathways courses at Hennepin Technical College (HTC) at the Eden Prairie Campus (EPC):- Courses offered as part of the high school elective curriculum; individuals can attend classes during the regular school day or take evening classes- Skill development experiences, career awareness, and decision making that can lead to a college certificate, diploma, or degree- Some course sections offered on-site at member school districts; the Construction Cohort program is offered at Hopkins High school

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

Provides life long process of educational opportunities through classes and experiences, learning center, technical/educational equipment, support, collaboration with community organizations, and committees. Provides services such as:- Adult basic education- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification- English as a second language (ESL)- GED preparation- Health Care Core: Prerequisite course to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Can potentially earn four college credits- Digital Literacy (NorthStar)- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and blueprint reading certification- ServSAFE KITCHEN MANAGER certification

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

Program offers financial support, free training options, job skills training, job placement support, and mentorship opportunities. Participants also receive ongoing support from a local Workforce Advisor.

Provides employment services for individuals interested in finding employment, obtaining certification training, or advancing their career. Services are provided in person at a CLUES location, virtually, or at one of the training partner locations. Services include:- Career coaching- Employment Preparation Assistance: Offers tailored resume building, cover letter crafting, job application assistance, interviewing skills enhancements, bilingual support, and in-person or virtual appointments- Financial coaching- Free career training workshops, 8 - 9 week training to learn soft skills along with hands-on training in high-demand industries- Industry certification trainings for Steam and Hot Water Boiler Operator, Carpentry, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver Careers, Healthcare Unit Coordinator, and Licensed Child Caregivers- Job placement assistance- Public assistance screening- Transportation assistance

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