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Career
Training

Start your new career today

Info sessions every Monday at 10 am

Info sessions are the first step towards taking a PPL Career program. Join via Zoom on your phone or computer.  Translation services are available, and our Career Center is ADA compliant.

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Program Benefits

We’ll work with you to build a career, no matter where you are on your journey.

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  • Great earning potential

  • Class schedules made for busy lives

  • Personalized career coaching

  • Technology & skill building help

  • Top-tier employers

  • Staff who understand your challenges

Sounds great. How does it work?

 

 

  1. Attend an upcoming info session to learn more about your options.
  2. Work with a coach to choose the best program for you.
  3. Start learning and get access to coaching, technology, clothing, and more

We'll help you find the career that fits you best.

Sign up for an info session

Now Enrolling

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CareerWorks Minneapolis

Ongoing
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
About 12 months of coaching and follow up
Format
Hybrid, both Online and In-Person options available
Starting Pay Range
Dependent on Desired Employment
Meets
Request Info Link to get started.
CareerWorks Employment & Training services are ALWAYS enrolling!
Personalized Coaching for your needs

Access Program

Cost
Free
Time Commitment
Flexible
Format
Hybrid
Meets
Customizable to your schedule and needs.
Join the Access Program to take dozens of free workshops and trainings to advance your resume and gain skills in any area of career readiness. You will work one on one with an Access coach who will help you find the trainings you need and help guide you with how to use the skills going forward. Computer and Interpersonal trainings that are recorded and live via Zoom so no matter what your schedule you can take classes whenever you are able.
BOT cohort #7 - welding participant

Building Operations Technician

July 2023 - May 2024
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
11 months
Format
Hybrid
Starting Pay Range
PPL graduates average $21/hr
Meets
Two evenings a week from 6:00pm-9:30pm
The Building Operations Technician is a 10-month training program in which participants engage with curriculum and job shadow experience that will support them in becoming Maintenance Technicians in both residential and commercial sector.
HERC Apprentices cohort 1

HERC Operator Apprentice Program

July 2023 to May 2024
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
11 months
Format
Hybrid
Starting Pay Range
$27/hr
Meets
Two evenings a week from 6:00pm-9:30pm
Join the trades! Take classes at Minneapolis College while working as an Apprentice at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC). This opportunity provides experience in OSHA certification, heavy machinery training, and other great technical skills!

Future Programs

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Pharmacy Technician

Earn your credentials to assist Pharmacists throughout the Metro.
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Human Services

Build computer and professional skills to prepare for Human Services positions. These positions all involve helping community members navigate county benefits. Participants will have opportunities to connect with and learn about positions with Hennepin, Ramsey, or Dakota County.
Woman doing blood draw

Phlebotomy

Learn how to draw blood and work in the medical field as a Phlebotomist. MN Health Fairview and Allina are excited to partner and provide this fantastic start to the medical field. No work experience is needed.
Woman on phone in office

Office Specialist

PPL's seven-week Office Specialist Pathway with Hennepin County will prepare you for this next step in your clerical career! Polish your resume, interviewing, and clerical skills in a small classroom setting while learning PPL's unique curriculum customized to fit the requirements for Hennepin County careers. Starting pay at Hennepin County is $21.00 and comes with benefits and access to mid level to upper level positions.
Nurses running a Hospital

Healthcare Plus

Well rounded training in Healthcare for Patient Care Technician Positions.
Educating Community Members

Community Health Worker

Train to become a community advocate, empowering underserved populations with direct health services.
woman helping kids in classroom

Paraprofessional

Want to start your career in education? Become a teacher's assistant through this training at PPL in partnership with Normandale College. You will prepare to work with students of all ages and abilities.
college age man with backpack

Aon Apprenticeship Program

Cost
Free
Time Commitment
Two-year commitment; 40-Hour Week: 28 Hours Work and 12 Hours Education; Homework Additional
Format
Hybrid of Online and In-Person Work and School
Meets
Work 8 a.m. to Mid-Afternoon Monday-Friday; Training/Education on Weekday Evenings