PPL Career Training Connections FCI

Train to Work is a 2-4 week paid training program designed to help meet the staffing needs of Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Childrens Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, North Memorial Hospital, Educational Credit Management Corporation, Allina Commons (Allina’s corporate offices), Metropolitan Health Plan and U.S. Bank. TTW Trainees are prepared for long-term success in the workplace through training in soft skills, computers, career development and job shadowing actual jobs. For 12- 18 months after training TTW Retention Specialists help participants position themselves in jobs paying $10-$12 or more per hour, plus benefits.

Train to Work offers classes in four broadly defined fields on an ongoing basis. (Class start dates are determined by the staffing needs of TTW’s business partners.) Each class includes soft skills and computer training and nearly all include job shadowing. The classroom portion of the training gives trainees the skills necessary to write an effective resume, successfully search for jobs on the internet, and answer tough interview questions. In addition it develops the skills such as effective workplace communication, professionalism and an appreciation of diversity; skills necessary to be an efficient and valuable employee. The job shadowing portion of the training not only introduces trainees to work in a healthcare or financial setting but also creates an opportunity to connect with potential employers.

This class provides two weeks of soft skills and computer/office training as well as two weeks of job shadowing in a healthcare or financial setting. This class also includes an introduction to medical terminology.

Corp. Services Representative
Hospital Call Operator
Patient Registrar
Receptionist
Data Entry Clerk
Bankruptcy Processor
Customer Service Rep
Appointment Scheduler
Records Scanner

Class II: Banking:

This class is for people interested in the following types of positions: Teller, Proof Clerk, and Data Entry Associate. This is a two week class held from 1pm – 4pm (rather than 9am – 4pm) and pays trainees a $200 stipend upon completion (rather than $6.50/hr).

Class III: CNA & Phlebotomy:

This class is for CNA’s or Phlebotomists who (1) are currently certified in Minnesota, (2) have one year of experience working in their certified field, and (3) would like a job in a hospital. The class provides two weeks of soft skills and computer training as well as two weeks of job shadowing in a hospital.

Class IV Work Readiness (Healthcare):

This class provides three weeks of classroom training as well as one week of job shadowing in a hospital.

Job shadowing assignments for this class may include:

Environmental Services Aide
Material Handler
Linen Distribution Aide
Dietary Aide
Mailroom clerk