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Individualized support for your career transition.
If you've recently been laid off, Hired offers personalized coaching and resources to quickly and confidently re-enter the workforce.
Strategic support for your career transition.
If you've recently been laid off, Hired offers personalized coaching and resources to quickly and confidently re-enter the workforce.
Hired is a top-performing provider of Dislocated Worker services in Minnesota.
Facing an unexpected job loss is challenging, but it's also an opportunity to define your next professional chapter. We specialize in helping experienced professionals navigate career transitions. Unlike other providers, Hired does not subcontract your success. You work with our dedicated team of experts from enrollment to employment. Whether you want to jumpstart a job search, pivot to a new industry, or finish a degree, we build the plan around you.
Dislocated workers who partner with Hired demonstrate outcomes that exceed state benchmarks:
81% secure a job
95.7% attain industry-recognized credentials
Median wage at placement is $47.72/hr (the highest in the state).
““Hired was an extreme asset for me while I looked for my next position. I’d highly recommend Hired to anyone who has been let go from their position and needs guidance in this chapter of life.””
Expert
Coaching
Our counselors have an average of 15+ years of career counseling experience, and many hold credentials in Global Career Development Facilitation (GCDF) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). We intentionally limit caseloads to ensure you get the attention your search requires.
What we offer:
Advanced Digital Tools & Training
Hired utilizes TalentNeuron™ to optimize resumes, beat Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and match your resume to customized job searches. We also offer workshops Artificial Intelligence (AI), ensuring you have the digital fluency to stand out to recruiters.
Direct Employer Access & Referrals
Participants are connected to our network of 120+ employers, and Hired’s Senior Business Development Coordinator can facilitate direct referrals to hiring leaders, in Minnesota’s MedTech, CHIPS, and Green Energy sectors (e.g., Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Ecolab)
Complete an application and
email it to Dislocated Worker Services.
Ready to Start Your Career Transition?
Frequently Asked Questions
We are here to answer your questions and streamline your enrollment process.
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We serve professionals who have been laid off or notified of a layoff through no fault of their own. We have specific expertise in supporting workers from Corporate Retail and Office environments. Additionally, we specialize in helping individuals navigate career transitions, including those who are mid-to-late career or over age 50.
Most of our services are for people who live in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, though some special projects may support eligible former employees who live outside the Twin Cities metro area.
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Hired offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support the whole person during their career transition:
Career Counseling: You are paired with a dedicated counselor (not a subcontractor) who provides personalized 1:1 coaching based on your specific goals. We help you:
Research potential career paths
Identify transferable skills
Recognize skill gaps and develop a plan to learn relevant skills you will need
Translate your experience into a compelling resume and interview
Confidently communication your professional adapatability
Training & Upskilling: We provide expedited access to high-quality training, from certifications (PMP, Lean Six Sigma) to degree completion, through partners like the University of Minnesota and Coursera. Your Hired employment counselor will guide you in selecting and enrolling in training that is offered in-person, virtually, and hybrid, depending on your needs.
Wraparound Support: To reduce stress, we can help with job search expenses and connect you to resources for transportation, health insurance, child care, and housing.
Financial Counseling: We offer in-house financial wellness workshops and 1:1 coaching to help you manage finances during your transition.
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After your completed application is received, an Employment Counselor will contact you to set up an initial meeting to discuss your goals and enrollment.
Once enrolled, there is no set time limit. We meet with you as much as you need. Some participants place in as little as 21 days, while others engaging in deep retraining may take several months. Support varies from weekly meetings to monthly check-ins depending on your training plan.
When you land a new role, we continue to provide follow-up support for up to 12 months to ensure your long-term success.
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We have strong relationships with powerful and growing industries in Minnesota, including MedTech, CHIPS (semiconductor), and Green Energy, with partners like Medtronic, Polar Semiconductor, Seagate Technology, and Ecolab.
Need help with your application?
Our intake coordinator can help you apply for services and submit paperwork.
Email: adultservices@hired.org
Phone: 612-876-2366
Jordan, Program Intake Coordinator
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Please note that Hired is only able to provide services for individuals who live within our service area (Twin Cities, MN) or who have worked for a company that we have a special project to support.
Learn more from the Department of Employment and Economic Development
Looking for something else?
Hired offers many other jobseeker services that could be right for you.
Thank you to our employer partners who make this programming possible.
