Southwest Minnesota Resources

Think of the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council as your job search partner.
Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council is a Minnesota WorkForce Center partner that is open to everyone and provides services to support you in your job search. At a SW MN PIC you can find out where the jobs are, and you'll have the resources you need to apply for those jobs at your fingertips.

• Job Listings and Placement
  At the Workforce Centers you'll find listings of local, state and national jobs and you can search online job listings through Minnesota Works.
• Job Search Help and Training
  Looking to improve your job seeking skills or need help building your resume? SW MN PIC offers workshops and individualized training to help you market yourself effectively.
• Education
  Need help finding schools or training programs? The staff of SW MN PIC can guide you to the program you are looking for offering information on a wide range of academic options and financial aid programs.
• 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 email, fax resumes.
• Veteran's Services
  If you're a veteran of the armed services, SW MN PIC offers an individualized orientation to the Center and its services, and help finding veteran's programs and services throughout Minnesota.
• Specialized services for the blind or disabled
  If you are blind or have a disability, WorkForce Centers have specialized programs to serve your needs so that your disability does not stand in the way of getting a good job.
• Dislocated Worker Services
  If you lost your job through no fault of your own you may qualify for dislocated worker services which provides educational opportunities, skills training, career counseling, and job placement assistance.
• Child Care
  If you are in need of child care services during your job search, the SW MN PIC staff can make referrals to local child care resources and has information on programs that can help pay child care costs for lower income families.

• Marshall
  Lyon County Courthouse
  607 W Main Street
  Marshall, MN 56258
  Phone: 507-537-6236
  Fax: 507-537-6362
  TTY: 507-537-6237
  Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday
• Montevideo
  202 North 1st Street
  Montevideo, MN 56265
  Phone: 320-269-8819
  Fax: 320-269-5696
  TTY: 320-269-8819
  Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday
• Worthington
  318 9th Street
  Worthington, MN 56187
  Phone: 507-376-3116
  Fax: 507-376-3630
  TTY: 507-376-3116
  Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m., Monday — Friday

Want to improve your skills to qualify 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)

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Southwest Minnesota State University Small Business Development Center
Marshall - Southwest Minnesota State University

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers support and development services to businesses and provides comprehensive information services and access to experts in many fields. SBDC provides one-on-one business counseling to entrepreneurs and offers services such as:

• Business plan development
• Market research
• Financial analysis
• Loan packaging
• Manufacturing assistance
• Strategic planning

Southwest Initiative Foundation
Hutchinson

The Southwest Initiative Foundation is a regional community foundation working to strengthen business in southwest Minnesota. The Foundation works to ensure that southwest Minnesota is a highly productive and engaged region where growing numbers of people choose to live. SWIF offers:

• Leadership development
• Relationship building
• Program development
• Loans
• Philanthropic opportunities