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Northwest Minnesota Resources

Here's a list of organizations that can help you get the services you need to find a job. This list includes WorkForce Centers, Adult Basic Education locations, and community services.

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1. Minnesota WorkForce Centers

   Think of the WorkForce Centers as your job search partner.
   WorkForce Centers are open to everyone. They provide services to support you in your job search. At a WorkForce Center, you can find out where the jobs are. You'll have the resources you need to apply for those jobs.

   Services you'll find at Minnesota WorkForce Centers:

   • Job listings and placement
     You'll find listings of local, state, and national jobs. You can also search online job listings through MinnesotaWorks.
   • Job search help and training
     Looking to improve your job seeking skills? Need help building your resume? WorkForce Centers offer workshops and individualized training to help you market yourself successfully.
   • Resource center
     Need a place to work on your job search? The resource center gives you free use of computers, printers, Internet, fax machines, and a resource library. You can make calls, send e-mails, fax resumes.
   • Veteran's services
     Veterans receive individualized orientation to WorkForce Center services. They also receive help finding veteran's programs and services throughout Minnesota.
   • Specialized services for the blind or disabled
     WorkForce Centers have specialized programs for the blind or disabled. They work with job seekers so that a disability does not stand in the way of getting a good job.
   • Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program)
     The CEP program provides job training and employment opportunities to serve your unique needs if you are economically disadvantaged, and are unemployed or under-employed.

2. Minnesota WorkForce Center Locations

   Thief River Falls
   1301 Highway 1 E
   Thief River Falls, MN 56701
   Phone: 218-681-0909
   TTY: 800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay System)
   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

   Crookston
   1730 University Avenue
   Crookston, MN 56716
   Phone: 218-281-6020
   TTY: 218-281-6020
   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

3. Adult Basic Education

   Want to improve your skills for a better job, get your high school diploma, or gain the academic skills you need to go to college?

   If you answered yes to any of the above and you are 16 or older, then Adult Basic Education (ABE) is for you. ABE offers:

   • Basic skills classes
   • GED preparation
   • Computer classes
   • Workforce preparation
   • English as a second language (ESL)

   ABE services are available from the Northwest Service Cooperative. Or search for ABE programs.

4. Community Services

   Youth Programs and Services
   Use this tool to find youth programs and services in your community.

   Need other services like child care or housing assistance while you look for a job?

   There are organizations across Northwest Minnesota to help you meet your family's needs. Types of services include:

   • Child care referrals and assistance
   • Head Start programs
   • Housing assistance programs
   • Energy and fuel assistance
   • Weatherization
   • Senior services
   • Tax clinics
   • Food assistance
   • Child car seat education and assistance

   Find a Family Service Near You

   Northwest Community Action Agency
   Badger
   Serves: Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Marshall (East)

   Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
   Crookston
   Serves: Marshall (West), Polk (West), and Norman

   Inter-County Community Council
   Oklee
   Serves: Pennington, Red Lake, Polk (East), and Clearwater

5. Business Services

   Initiative Foundation
   Little Falls
   Serves: Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, and Wright counties

   The Initiative Foundation provides economic development grants, loans, and education services to strengthen families and communities. Program areas include:

   • Business and employment
   • Community development
   • Workforce development
   • Family economic success