DEED Programs
Roseau
1-218-463-2233
Manager
| Jeri Jost |
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Job Seeker Orientation Services 
Your local WorkForce Center offers the following job seeker assistance:
- Workshops
- Resource Room
- Internet access for job search puposes,
- Resume writing coaching,
- MinnesotaWorks.net, an internet-based self-service system where member employers and job seekers can find each other.
- Referral to Community Resources,
- the new WorkForce Center Orientation for new Unemployment Insurance claimants,
- Answers to general Unemployment Insurance questions (for specific information about your claim, see the link below),
- And more!
| Susan Peterson |
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Unemployment Insurance (UI)
This program is funded by an employer-paid tax to cover job
seeking expenses for the unemployed or underemployed. Eligibility is based
on program requirements under Minnesota reemployment law. To apply for a
new claim, to reactivate an existing claim, or more information, click here or call
1-877-898-9090.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
By hiring people in targeted groups, employers can qualify for a
tax credit of up to $2,400 per employee!
| Bonny Stechmann |
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Dislocated Worker/Trade Adjustment Act Program
Dislocated Workers have been laid off through no fault of their own
because of a plant/business closure or downsizing. This program allows Dislocated
Workers to receive assessment, counseling, career exploration, training and job placement
assistance necessary to reenter the workforce. Participants can be
retrained either in a college setting or on the job.
| Jessica Bordun |
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Formerly known as JTPA, this program prepares youth and adults in need of training for entry or
reentry into the workforce as well as opportunities for Classroom and On-the-Job Training, or Work
Experience. Eligibility is based on meeting federally-established income guidelines.
| Jessica Bordun |
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Welfare-to-Work Programs
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
The Minnesota Family Investment Program takes the place of AFDC and FGA
cash assistance programs. The MFIP program expects, supports, and rewards
work. Through a series of workshops and self-help resources, job seekers begin their
path to independence. Transitional benefits of child care, medical assistance and
support services are available to qualifying individuals.
| Karen Gonsorowski |
Kittson & Roseau Counties |
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Veterans Services
As required by law, WorkForce Center provides
business services to employers and priority job referrals to
qualified veterans and training opportunities to all eligible veterans.
| Alan Luoto |
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Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation Counselors are able to coordinate or provide resources to
meet most unique/special needs and provide support to make the job transition period as
smooth as possible for all individuals involved: Employers, supervisors, co-workers,
and new employees in Red Lake, Pennington & Marshall Counties. Historically employers have found that persons with disabilities
are excellent employees--hard-working, qualified and reliable. RS takes pride in
facilitating the "right match" between employer and employee.
| Barb Dumas |
Representative |
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| Mary Lynn Olson |
Technician |
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| Kirk Henrickson |
Job Placement Coordinator |
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Experience Works!
Older workers, age 55 and older, represent a continually growing segment
of the population in Northwest Minnesota. This has been a largely untapped resource
for the business community. This program provides a way for qualified, experienced
workers to receive assessment for their skills, counseling, job referrals, work training
and employment in the private sector.
| Pat Fixter |
Kittson, Marshall, Pennington & Roseau
Counties |
218-681-7579 |
Migrant Programs
This program is designed to help migrant and seasonal farm workers and
the Spanish-speaking community obtain employment and/or training. It also
provides bilingual services to all registered job applicants and employers in the
community.
| Jimmy Rodriguez |
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State Services for the Blind (SSB)
Employment services are available that seek to develop skilled workers and match them
to jobs. Job training, supportive services relating to job accommodation and
rehabilitation engineering is available.
| Gina Bergeron |
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1-218-333-8206 |
Business Services
The Northwestern Minnesota Workforce Centers endeavor to market services and products
to area employers. For more information call Bonny Stechmann at 1-218-463-2233 or e-mail below.
| Bonny Stechmann |
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Website Issues
| Carl Unbehaun |
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Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development