- The Career Center is starting our first-ever virtual Financial Services Program on May 4
- Training in a virtual setting to start your career in a bank, credit union, or other financial institution.
- Guaranteed first-round interview with local banks and financial institutions upon successful completion (see flyer for Employer Partners).
- Daytime classes.
- No cost to you.
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Update to PPL short-term training
Our response to COVID-19
PPL's Career Center is currently closed until further notice to ensure the health and safety of our community.
At this time, we are only recruiting for PPL's first virtual short-term training program, Financial Services. Please see below for more information. All other short-term training has been postponed.
If you are interested in our virtual Financial Services training or future virtual training, please email us.
At this time, we are only recruiting for PPL's first virtual short-term training program, Financial Services. Please see below for more information. All other short-term training has been postponed.
If you are interested in our virtual Financial Services training or future virtual training, please email us.
Financial Services
5 Weeks Virtual Training
What to Expect
Career Paths
- Bank Teller
- Lead Teller
- Phone Banker
- Customer Service & Sales Representative
- Personal Banker
- Financial Adviser in Training
Eligibility
- 18+ years old
- H.S. diploma or GED
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Household income at or under 200% of the Annual Federal Poverty Guideline
- A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from eligibility.
- See flyer for more eligibility details.
Healthcare Clerical
6 Weeks
What to Expect
- Learn computer and customer service skills, medical terminology, and how to navigate electronic healthcare records.
- 2 weeks of hands-on job shadowing after 4 weeks of classroom training.
- Receive your CPR and First Aid certification.
- Daytime classes.
- No cost to you.
Career Paths
- Patient Registration Coordinator
- Clinical Office Assistant
Eligibility
- 18+ years old
- H.S. diploma or GED
-
Household income at or under 200% of the Annual Federal Poverty Guideline
- See flyer for more eligibility details.
Office Specialist
6 Weeks
What to Expect
- Develop your administrative skills to land a job at Hennepin County.
- 2 weeks of hands-on job shadowing after 4 weeks of classroom training.
- Daytime classes.
- No cost to you.
Career Paths
- Office Specialist III
- Principal Office Specialist
Eligibility
- 18+ years old.
- H.S. diploma or GED.
-
Household income at or under 200% of the Annual Federal Poverty Guideline
- A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from eligibility.
- See flyer for more eligibility details.
Seasonal Office Specialist - Department of Revenue
3 Weeks
What to Expect
- Develop computer and office skills to prepare for permanent, seasonal positions to assist the State of Minnesota with data entry during the tax season.
- Guaranteed interview with Department of Revenue upon successful completion.
- Daytime classes.
- No cost to you.
Career Paths
- Seasonal Office Specialist
- Other positions within the State
Eligibility
- 18+ years old.
- H.S. diploma or GED.
-
Household income at or under 200% of the Annual Federal Poverty Guideline
- A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from eligibility.
- See flyer for more eligibility details.
Revenue Examiner
3 weeks
Prepare for a position with the State of MN's Department of Revenue where you'll answer questions from the public about tax filings and payment obligations.
What to Expect
- Training in a small classroom setting to start your career at the State of MN
- Hands-on scenario-based training and math review to prepare for this customer service role
- Daytime classes.
- No cost to you.
Career Paths
- Revenue Examiner 1
- Tax Specialist
- Revenue Collections Officer
- Program Administrator
Eligibility
- 18+ years old
- H.S. diploma or GED
-
Household income at or under 200% of the Annual Federal Poverty Guideline
- A criminal record does not automatically exclude you from eligibility.
- See flyer for more eligibility details.
Next Steps
*Information Sessions are now virtual*
Join the virtual info session via Zoom on your phone or computer every Monday from 10am - 10:40am.
All career training participants need to attend an information session as a first step.
All career training participants need to attend an information session as a first step.
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