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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. To find out if you qualify, contact your local Minnesota WorkForce Center. If you do qualify, use ISEEK's 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 generally of 9 to 30 credits that can be completed in a year or less by a full–time student. Some certificate programs are designed to provide specialized programs for people who already have diplomas or degrees; others are for people who want to quickly complete a program that leads directly to a specific job.. These programs are generally offered at colleges and universities. You can use ISEEK's Programs Search to locate certificate programs, and link to more information about the schools and colleges that offer them.

Certifications

A certification is a pre-determined standard that verifies a worker's expertise within an occupation and allows the worker to perform job duties using a specific occupation title ("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.