If you've lost your job, you may have a lot of questions and many concerns. How will you find a new job? How will you make ends meet until you do? What about child care, mortgage payments, health care coverage and food for your family. The statewide resources below are a good place to start finding the assistance you need so you can focus on finding employment.
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DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM If you're a worker who has been laid off (or notified that a layoff is coming) through no fault of your own, we offer services at no cost that focus on preparing you to find a suitable new job. |
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651-259-7537 |
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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI) Your only stop for Minnesota Unemployment benefit information. |
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Twin Cities:651-296-3644 Greater MN: 877-898-9090 Teletypewriter (TTY) users: 866-814-1252 |
| Eight UI videos on applying for benefits, benefit payments, help with password, etc. | https://uimn.org/uimn/applicants/videos/ |
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CAREERFORCE
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CareerForce.MN.gov |
651-259-7500 |
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VETERANS ASSISTANCE Are you a veteran? Get connected to special employment services available to Minnesota’s veterans. |
651-259-7500 |
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CREATIVE JOB SEARCH GUIDE Essential ingredients of a successful job search including identifying your skills, resumes and cover letters, job interviews, internet & social media, how to find work, etc. |
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651-259-7500 |
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APPRENTICESHIP Apprenticeship is a formal system of employee training that combines on-the-job training with related technical instruction. |
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651-284-5005 or 1-800-342-5354 |
| Apprenticeship training programs by county — see what companies offer apprenticeships in what occupations. | https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder |
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CONVERTING LAYOFFS INTO MINNESOTA BUSINESSES (CLIMB) |
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651-259-7500 |
| STATE OF MINNESOTA JOBS | www.mn.gov/careers | |
| FEDERAL JOBS | www.usajobs.gov | |
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UNITED WAY United Way has a team of compassionate, highly-trained community specialists who are available to help you access the best local resources and services to address any need. |
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PUBLIC BENEFITS Determine possible eligibility for public health care, child care, tax credits, food support and energy assistance. |
651-227-6121 763-450-3880 |
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HUNGER SOLUTIONS The only statewide anti-hunger organization whose services reach every county of Minnesota. |
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1-888-711-1151 |
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MINNESOTA HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER Worried about your next house payment? Already missed one? Concerned about your interest rate changing? You’re not alone. There is help. |
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651-659-9336 or 1-866-462-6466 |
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MNSURE MNsure can help you find, choose, and enroll in comprehensive health coverage and is the ONLY place to get financial help to lower the cost of insurance in Minnesota. |
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651-539-2099 or 855-366-7873 |
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MNSURE ASSISTER PORTAL — MNsure's assister portal is a secure, online platform for MNsure-certified assisters that integrates processes across MNsure's IT systems into a single point of access. |
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651-539-2099 or 855-366-7873 |
