HIGH-WAGE, IN DEMAND! Get started with 12 weeks of hands-on training that includes pay and job placement assistance!
Jun 30 - Sep 19, 2025
Non-Traditional Opportunities for Women (NOW)
Friday, April 1, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
Monday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
Tuesday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
Wednesday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
Thursday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
Friday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
Saturday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
Sunday:
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at your own pace
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
How to Participate
Contact Angela Plumbo, Program Coordinator 651-275-8685/MN Relay 711
Outcomes
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
Program Costs
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.
Who to Contact for More Information
Non-Traditional Opportunities for Women (NOW)
Name
Angela Plumbo
Phone
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