West Central Minnesota Resources

Think of the WorkForce Centers as your job search partners.

WorkForce centers are open to everyone and provide services to support you in your job search. At a WorkForce center you can find out where the jobs are, and you'll have the resources you need to apply for those jobs at your fingertips.

Services you'll find at Minnesota WorkForce Centers

• 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 MinnesotaWorks.
• Job search help and training
  Looking to improve your job seeking skills or need help building your resume? WorkForce Centers offer workshops and individualized training to help you market yourself effectively.
• 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, WorkForce centers offer an individualized orientation to the WorkForce 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 you 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.

• Alexandria
  303 22nd Avenue W, Suite 107
  Alexandria, MN 56308
  Phone: 320-762-7800
  Fax: 320-762-7830
  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
  Fax: 218-846-0773
  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
  Fax: 218-739-7496
  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
  Fax: 218-299-5871
  TTY: 218-236-2001
  Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 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)

More Information about ABE
Search for ABE Programs

Need other types of services, like child care or housing assistance while you look for a job?
There are services and resources across West Central Minnesota available to help. These organizations offer services and resources to help you meet your family's needs.

Family Services

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

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

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

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

Business and community 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 in order to strengthen families and communities. Program areas include:

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