Invest in your future! Fast-track your way into the financial industry in 10 weeks
Business Professional Pathways
Monday, October 12, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026
Monday:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Additional 10 hours per week independent work
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jumpstart your office career today! Get started with 10 weeks of training that includes job placement assistance.
- Train for positions including administrative assistant, information desk clerk, medical office receptionist, insurance claims, customer service, and more.
- Explore career pathways and land a job in an office setting.
- Opportunity to earn a Professional Communication Certification
- Build skills in professional communication, productivity tools, and corporate culture through group and independent online learning.
- Get insights and guidance from business professionals, employers, and industry experts.
- Participate in practice interviews with employers to kick-start your career.
- Professional career coaching and assistance with resumes, applications, interviewing, job search, retention and advancement.
Online or Virtual Information
Interactive online training with an instructor, career navigator and peers.
How to Participate
Apply early! We start admission interviews for this training 4-6 weeks prior to class start.
Learn more and apply online at https://www.gesmn.org/training
We start a new Business class approximately every 12 weeks, so apply today!
Outcomes
- Opportunity to earn a Professional Communication Certification.
- We will help you find employment, assist you in maintaining your new position and even support you in career advancement and additional training opportunities.
- We will explore resources such as transportation, housing, childcare, 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 in the industry
- Not enrolled in school
- HS Diploma or GED
- Score at a 9th grade or higher in reading; 7th grade or higher in math
- Meet minimum requirements on Northstar computer assessments
- Basic skills in Microsoft or Google Office software
- 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
Who to Contact for More Information
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