Career Trainings

CLUES Career Training workshops are perfect for anyone looking to get certified or advance their career, whether starting out in a new industry or moving up at a current job.

Participants in these free, eight- to nine-week trainings learn soft skills to prepare them to be successful in the workplace along with direct, hands-on training in high-demand industries.

With all career paths, participants focus on developing their skills and graduate with the industry certifications they need to get a higher paying job.

Training benefits

As a participant you’ll receive a variety of benefits including:

Some trainings have specific eligibility requirements. Contact Karen at kmaldonado@clues.org or 651-379-4233 to learn more.

Here’s what a sample program may look like:

Weeks 1-4:

At CLUES St. Paul or Minneapolis

Develop professional skills

Resume/cover letter writing
Mock interviews
Interpersonal communication

Build computer skills

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Internet and email
Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate

Introduction to finances

Building credit
Budgeting
Managing assets

Weeks 5-9:

At CLUES or on location with one of our training partners

Gain hands-on job training
Learn from industry leaders
Practice your skills and prepare for certification
Graduate with industry-recognized certificates

Healthcare

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through CLUES and the Red Cross

Get the skills and certification you need to become a CNA working in the hospital, clinic, elder care or other healthcare settings.

Weeks 1-4: CLUES St. Paul or Minneapolis
Weeks 5-8: American Red Cross St. Paul or Minneapolis training center
Credentials: Red Cross Nursing Assistant Certificate and State License upon passing of state examination
Starting pay: $16-$18/hour

Next Training

August 17 – October 4

IT Help Desk

Start a new career in the exciting world of tech!

This training covers a wide range of topics to prepare you for the CompTIA A+ certification, an internationally recognized designation that many employers require for entry-level IT jobs.

Week 1: CLUES Saint Paul
Weeks 2-9: Saint Paul College
Credentials: CompTIA A+ certification
Starting pay: $19-20/hour

Next training

Starting online on August 17.

Unidos in Banking

Prepare for a career in financial services and banking.

CLUES offers a free, 8-week training with job placement support for individuals interested in entry-level careers in the banking industry.

Weeks 1-8: CLUES Saint Paul
Starting pay: $14-20/hour

Next training

TBD

Customer Service / Office Administration

Take your career to the next level in a service job with growth potential.

Set yourself apart from other job seekers in the office administration and customer service fields with the credentials and skills employers want to see.

Weeks 1-8: CLUES Minneapolis or St. Paul
Credentials: National Retail Foundation certificate
Starting pay: $14-$16/hour

Next Training

TBD

Construction

Gain eligibility for union jobs in bricklaying, finishing trades or carpentry.

CLUES works with union-certified training partners to prepare you for union certification and high-paying construction careers.

Weeks 1-4: CLUES Minneapolis or St. Paul
Weeks 5-9: Union-certified training partner
Credentials: Eligibility for union jobs
Starting pay: $16-$20/hour

Next Training
TBD

Bridge to Employment

Our Bridge to Employment trainings are short, two-week trainings focused on building professional skills including resumes, cover letters and basic computer skills. What makes these trainings special is that they end with an exclusive job fair held at CLUES. This is the ideal training for anyone looking to quickly find a higher paying job.

Next training: TBD

REGISTER NOW TO START A NEW CAREER!

For more information and registration, contact:
Karen Maldonado
Career Development Supports Navigator
kmaldonado@clues.org
651-379-4233

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