CareerForce in St. Paul

St. Paul

The CareerForce location at 540 Fairview Avenue North closed as of Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Our new location will open in February 2025. More exciting details will be coming soon on the new location.

You can still get help with your job search during our move

For assistance while our physical location is closed, please call 651-539-4100 or email CareerForce.SaintPaul@state.mn.us

You can also access services at these community career labs:

St. Paul – Downtown, 121 7th Place E, Suite 2500 | Career Services available: Mondays & Wednesdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Maplewood – Service Center, 2001 White Bear Avenue N, Suite 1034 | Career Services available: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Roseville – Ramsey County Library, 2180 Hamline Avenue N | Career Services available: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

 

How CareerForce can help you

If you are looking for work – or looking for workers – CareerForce can help you. 

Call or email us to set up a time to talk through what you need and resources available to help you. Our contact info is to the right, below the map. Or make an appointment below by selecting a Job Search Appointment time that works for you.

All CareerForce services are provided free of charge to all customers, including Minnesota businesses.

Some specific services provided at this location:

  • Job search assistance, including resume revisions, interview prep and more.  See our Events below to register for an appointment.  
  • Career exploration and planning services
  • Connections to education and training resources

Visit these pages for more information about:

  • Dislocated Worker Program designed to help workers who have been laid off get back to work as quickly as possible 
  • Adult Employment Program designed to help eligible adults, 18 and over, with obtaining good jobs through job search assistance and training opportunities 
  • Young Adult Employment Program designed to provide employment and training opportunities to low-income and/or at-risk young adults 

If you have any difficulties reaching someone at this location, please call 651-259-7500.

CareerForce is the State of Minnesota’s official career exploration and job search resource.

Additional Information
Parking
  • Parking is available in lot adjacent to and North of the Griggs Midway Building at 540 Fairview Avenue North.
  • Please ask for a temporary parking permit from the front desk receptionist when you arrive.

Events

Programs and Services

Hiring tax incentives

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) allows for-profit employers of any size to reduce their federal tax liability by up to $9,600 per new hire by hiring people who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.

Help hiring foreign workers

Organizations that wish to hire foreign workers because US workers cannot be found to fill necessary positions may apply for a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

CareerForce services include guidance for hiring:

Jump-start your first career

We all start somewhere. And we all have a better chance of success with the right support. If you’re between the ages of 14 and 24 and want to gain work experience—or need help finishing your education—CareerForce is your first stop.

Location Details

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Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Services Only
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Services Only
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Services Only
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Services Only
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Virtual Services Only
CareerForce St. Paul