Short-term Training After a Job Loss

Short-term training usually includes programs that last for two years or less. There are several options.

Federally-funded Short-term Training

If you were laid off as part of a mass layoff, you may qualify for Employment Services for Laid Off Workers. Check with your local Minnesota WorkForce Center to see if you qualify. If you do, use the programs search to find WIA-certified short-term training at career schools, community and technical colleges, and universities.

Certificate Programs

A certificate program is an academic program. It generally requires nine to 30 credits that can be completed in a year or less by a full-time student. Some are designed to provide specialized programs for people who already have diplomas or degrees. Others are for people who want to quickly enter a specific job. These programs are generally offered at colleges and universities. Use the programs search to locate certificate programs. Then visit the links for more information about the schools and colleges that offer them.

Certifications

A certification is a pre-determined standard. It verifies a worker's expertise within an occupation. It allows the worker to perform job duties using a specific occupation title. This is called "right to title." Non-certified individuals may perform the same duties, but may not use the title. Certifications are often offered by national organizations that specialize in particular fields or technologies. You can find certifications using CareerOneStop's Certification Finder.