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West Central Minnesota Resources

Here's a list of organizations that can help you get the services you need to find a job, and the support services you need while you're looking for 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 partners.
   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

   Alexandria
   303 22nd Avenue W, Suite 107
   Alexandria, MN 56308
   Phone: 320-762-7800
   TTY: 320-762-7805
   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

   Detroit Lakes
   Roosevelt Building
   801 Roosevelt Avenue
   Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
   Phone: 218-846-7379
   TTY: 218-846-0772
   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

   Fergus Falls
   Lincoln Center
   125 W Lincoln Avenue, Suite 1
   Fergus Fall, MN 56537
   Phone: 218-739-7560
   TTY: 218-739-7287
   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

   Moorhead
   Clay County Family Service Center
   715 11th Street N, Suite 302
   Moorhead, MN 56560
   Phone: 218-287-5060
   TTY: 218-236-2001
   Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 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)

   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 West Central 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

   Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership
   Moorhead
   Serves: Clay and Wilkin counties

   Lakes Country Service Cooperative
   Fergus Falls
   Serves: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties

   Mahube Community Council
   Detroit Lakes
   Serves: Mahnomen, Becker, and Hubbard counties

   Otter Tail-Wadena Community Action Council
   New York Mills
   Serves: Otter Tail and Wadena counties

   West Central Minnesota Communities Action
   Elbow Lake
   Serves: Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, and Pope counties

5. Business Services

   West Central Initiative
   Fergus Falls
   Serves: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, and Wilkin counties

   WCI 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