Office Specialist Public Sector

You will be prepared for a mid- to upper-level administrative position with Hennepin County and Ramsey County, employers offering competitive pay and benefits, a variety of work settings, and numerous internal career paths. Recent graduates have accepted positions in the county's medical examiner's office, behavior health clinic, human resources department, corrections department, information technology (IT), and more.

This program includes training in MS Office skills, the StrengthsFinder personal assessment, financial coaching, customer service, empowerment and workplace influence, business writing, and more. Many of these trainings are delivered by Hennepin and Ramsey County trainers and are part of the training curriculum for all new county employees. You will also receive support and feedback on resume and interviewing skills from Hennepin and Ramsey County hiring specialists.

This program includes a tour of Hennepin and Ramsey county sites, meeting with county leadership, and small-group coffee conversations with individual Hennepin and Ramsey County supervisors. This in-depth learning and relationship-building will help you identify which areas in the county interest you most. This program is ideal for jobseekers seriously interested in applying their existing skills to a career with Hennepin or Ramsey County.