- Training open to those that may have experienced a Digital Literacy barrier to employment, participants lacking a computer at home are provided a laptop to complete 30 hours of instruction utilizing Northstar Adult Basic Education Digital Literacy’s curriculum.
- 12 College Credits in Anoka Technical College’s Behavioral & Human Services Program earned are transferable to an AAS Degree or to a 4-year institution through online, asynchronous training giving our participants a well-rounded understanding of the Social & Human Service field and setting them up for success in internships and careers.
- Additionally, program coursework also helps define the roles of the behavioral health worker, direct service provider, social worker as advocates and resource providers.
- A paid 6-8 week Work Based Learning experience is coordinated following the successful completion of classroom training and education to prepare participants to directly enter the workforce.
- Human Services Assistant position median wage $22.54/hr
Virtual asynchronous training 6/2/2025 - 12/19/2025
Call Karen at 763-324-2337
Participants will receive targeted Industry Sector Training credentials through Anoka Technical College Social and Human Service Assistant programs leading to jobs that pay $25.00/hour or more. We designed this innovative training with the intention of empowering target populations to become successful college students and begin a fulfilling Caring Professions Career with a clear career path to jobs with even higher wages.
Training is at no cost with the following qualifications:
Must have ALL of the following:
- 18 years or older
- Not in High School
- MN Resident
- Right to work in the U.S.
Must have ONE of the following:
- At or Below 200% FPG
- Experiencing Homelessness
- Unemployed for 26 weeks out of the last 52
- Person of Color
- Lacks a HS Diploma but is over the age 18
- Has a Disability
- Limited English
- Criminal Record