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Description |
CAREERwise
careerwise.minnstate.edu |
- 500 detailed career descriptions
- Skills and interest assessments
- Audience: Dislocated Workers, Career Changers, Students
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JobNow!
https://www.melsa.org/jobnow |
- Free online job coach, in English and Spanish
- Expert resume assistance, live interview coaching
- Access service with public library card, anywhere Internet is available
- Audience: Job seekers in Twin Cities Metro Area; People Seeking Career Advancement
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MIRC Digital Literacy Training
http://mydigitalliteracy.us/ |
- Teaches technology skills for daily living, employment, and transition to higher education
- Modules include Basic Computer, Internet, E-mail, Windows and Word Processing Skills
- Follows job seeker “Olivia” through self-guided, learner-centric modules
- Audience: Low-Literacy Adults, English-Language Learners, Residents of greater MN
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MN Career Pathways
www.mncareerpathways.org |
- Helps adult learners research educational options and get tips for entering college for the first time
- Helps working learners know options to finish a degree, get credit for prior learning, or transfer credits
- Helps working adults explore training requirements for careers and learn how to refresh their skills
- Audience: Adult Students, Dislocated Workers, Anyone wanting to complete or earn another college degree
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MN Programs of Study
www.mnprogramsofstudy.org
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- Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
- Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
- See what high school classes offer early college credit to save time and money
- Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose
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MyMnCareers
www.MyMnCareers.org |
- Introduction to career planning concepts and why to set career goals
- Content offered in three literacy levels
- Career path information for Adult Basic Education students
- Audience: Adult Basic Education Students, English Language Learners
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Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
http://digitalliteracyassessment.org/ |
- Free, online, open access assessments
- 6 assessments: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email, Windows OS, Mac OS, and Microsoft Word
- Optional database and management tools available to organization for a minimal fee
- Audience: Dislocated Workers, ABE Students, Anyone with Digital Literacy Skill Development Needs
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Career Planning for People with a Criminal Conviction
careerwise.minnstate.edu/exoffenders/ |
- One-of-a-kind compressive career information website for people with a criminal conviction
- "Closed" website accessible in MN Dept. of Corrections facilities follows six-step process
- Lists barred occupations, work restriction for people with felony convictions
- Audience: People with a Criminal Conviction, Transitioning Incarcerated Job Seeker
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