HIGH-WAGE, IN DEMAND! Get started with 12 weeks of hands-on training that includes pay and job placement assistance!
Nov 03, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
Financial Industry Training
Monday, September 29, 2025 to Friday, December 5, 2025
Monday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online. Additional 20-22 hours/week of flexible, online training
Tuesday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online
Invest in your future!
Fast-track your way into the financial industry in 10 weeks
- Launch your career with Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification, a gateway credential to mid/high level positions.
- Train for a financial services position with salaries starting up to $24-$28/hour; $35/hour with prior work experience.
- Additional incentives for Minneapolis residents including priority enrollment and ability to earn up to a $1,000 bonus
- Learn introductory fundamentals such as types of products and their risks, the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions, and prohibited practices.
- Interactive online training with your instructor, career navigator, and peers.
- Professional career coaching and assistance with resumes, applications, interviewing, job search, retention, and advancement.
- Learn about career options with our employer partners, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise, US Bank, Thrivent, Northwestern Mutual, Bank of America, and Huntington.
- Training available at NO COST to eligible students.
Online or Virtual Information
*Online training Mon-Thurs 9am-11am. Additional 20-22 hours/week of flexible, online training that fits your schedule.
How to Participate
Attend a virtual information session on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2–3 p.m. Register at https://www.gesmn.org/training
Outcomes
- Earn the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification, a gateway credential to mid/high level positions in 10 weeks.
- Train for positions including financial advising, licensed customer service professional, investment contact center, personal banker, and credit relations manager.
- Graduates can start and advance a financial services career in just a few months with our employer partners Wells Fargo, Ameriprise, U.S. Bank, Thrivent, Northwestern Mutual, Bank of America, or Huntington.
- We will help you find employment, assist you in maintaining your new position and even support you in career advancement opportunities.
- We will explore resources such as transportation and equipment that may be needed in order to work in your chosen field.
Learn more about occupations related to this training
Program Costs
Training available at NO COST to eligible students
Eligibility Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Committed to working full-time in the financial industry
- Not enrolled in school
- HS Diploma or GED
- Score at a 9th grade level or higher in reading and math
- No felonies; misdemeanors decided on a case-by-case basis
- Eligible to work in the United States
- MN resident; Twin Cities Metro or live within 30 miles of Hutchinson, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud or Wilmar
- Priority enrollment for Minneapolis residents
Who to Contact for More Information
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