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Paid Employment

Search for paid work opportunities with these job search engines:

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Service Opportunities

Looking for ways to gain more experience? Check here for non-paid volunteer opportunities:

 

Career Skills Assessment

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Here are two different types of career assessments:

  • Holland Code (RIASEC), based on your interests

  • Myers-Briggs, based on your personality

HOLLAND CODE (RIASEC) ASSESSMENT

The idea behind the Holland Code is that your interests are the best predictor of your career success. You can take the assessment to get a 3-letter code that helps you match your personal interests to the different types of jobs. Chose one of the following versions:

 

123 Career Aptitude Test

  • Takes 5-10 minutes

  • Choose from sets of images

OP Career Interest Test

  • Takes 5-10 minutes

  • Rate tasks based on enjoyment

 

MYERS-BRIGGS ASSESSMENT

Struggling to find ways to talk about your strengths and challenges? The Myers-Briggs assessment can help give you insight about yourself: what you're great at and what you might need to improve. You can also explore related jobs.

Take the 16 Personalities Myers-Briggs Assessment


Adult Basic Education

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PREPARE FOR THE GED

GED stands for General Education Development, which is a group of four subject tests that you can take. If you pass them, you will earn the certificate stating you have high-school level academic skills. It is an alternative to a high school diploma, and you can earn it at any age.

Twin Cities locations offering GED, ESL and other education and professional certifications include:

North Metro

Metro North Adult Basic Education

Offerings: ESL, GED, Adult Diploma, Driver’s Education, US Citizenship, Food Certification, CDL, TEAS preparation, Computer Skills

Minneapolis

Minneapolis Adult Education


Offerings:
ESL, GED, Adult Diploma, Career Pathways

South Metro

Metro South Adult Basic Education

Offerings: ESL, GED, Adult Diploma, Career Pathways, College Preparation 

St. Paul

St. Paul Public Schools ABE


Offerings:
ELL, GED, Adult Diploma, Math, College Preparation, Job Training Classes

 


Training & Skill-Building Resources

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Certificate and Credential Practice Tests

Earning a new certificate or credential can be challenging. You can maximize your opportunities for success by taking practice tests to see how well you've remembered what you're studying.

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