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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

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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.
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CareerWorks Minneapolis

Always Enrolling
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!
Building Engineer

Building Operations Technician

July 19th, 2022 - May 18th, 2023
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
10 Months
Format
Hybrid via Google Classroom and Live classes at Mpls College
Starting Pay Range
$19 / hour
Meets
5:30pm - 8:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Prepares you for a career in residential or commercial building care and maintenance.
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Human Services

August 11th, 2022 - May, 2023
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
10 Months
Format
Hybrid, Online and In Person Classes at Normandale College
Starting Pay Range
$21 per hour
Meets
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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.
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Office Specialist

August 15th - September 30th
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
7 Weeks
Format
Virtual Classes via Zoom
Starting Pay Range
$20.50 per hour
Meets
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm
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 $20.50 and comes with benefits and access to mid level to upper level positions.

Future Programs

Male pharmacy tech behind counter

Pharmacy Technician

Earn your credentials to assist Pharmacists throughout the Metro.
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.
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Healthcare Plus

Advance your healthcare career by gaining credentials to work in hospitals to assist patients and guests.
Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

Train to become a community advocate, empowering underserved populations with direct health services.