Women who are residents of Minnesota and one of the following: age 50+, a person of color, or low income.
Funds are available to pay for short-term training leading to work that is considered non-traditional for women, in-demand and with good wages.
- Work 1:1 with an employment counselor
- Interest and values assessments
- Career exploration and labor market research
- Develop a training and job search plan
- Financial assistance
- Job search assistance
Contact Angela Plumbo, Program Coordinator 651-275-8685/MN Relay 711
Funds are available to pay for short-term training leading to work that is considered non-traditional for women, in-demand with good wages.
- Work 1:1 with an employment counselor
- Interest and values assessments
- Career exploration and labor market research
- Develop a training and job search plan
- Financial assistance
- Job search assistance
Training & Job Title Examples
- Construction or commercial painters
- Welders
- Heavy truck drivers (CDL)
- Highway maintenance workers
- CNC operators
- Glazier (specialty occupation)
Average starting pay, metro area = $18.02
Learn more about occupations related to this training
Basic eligibility:
- Woman who is age 18+, and
- Resident of Minnesota, and
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
In addition to the basic eligibility criteria, individuals must also fit into one of the following groups:
- Person of color or
- Age 50+ or
- At or below 200% federal poverty guideline (FPG)
No cost to those determined eligible.