NEW INFO
New Information 5/18/2026
Appointments with Employment Consultant
Community members - I am available in-person, via telephone, or online/zoom for employment assistance. Call me at 612.567.9941 to schedule a meeting and determine the best way ‘to meet’. Employers are hiring!
I look forward to working with you!
Kerri Fischer, ICA Employment Consultant
Job Fairs and Training
Virtual Community Resource Fair, Wednesday, May 20th, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Sign up here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-community-resource-fair-may-20-tickets-1986848388013?aff=oddtdtcreator This online event is free to all community members, workforce professionals, employment services staff, counselors, and anyone interested in learning more about these resources. It is easy to join with a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Featured resources
Counseling and Case Management
Interprofessional Center (IPC) - University of St. Thomas students, faculty and staff collaborate to provide free counseling and legal services to people who don’t have the resources to pay for professional services.
Energy Assistance
Community Action Program - helps Hennepin County residents pay gas and electric bills.
Xcel Energy – offers payment plans, discounts and connections to help customers manage their energy bills.
Food
Community Emergency Services – Food resources including the Food Market and food lockers where you can pick up groceries on your own schedule, Meals on Wheels for senior citizens or people who are living with a disability and find it hard to shop or cook, and AniMeals for food and basic supplies for pets.
Housing
Community Mediation & Restorative Services, Inc. – Housing stability mediation, eviction prevention clinics and more.
Legal Aid
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Free civil legal support to senior citizens, people with low income, and those with disabilities.
Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Hennepin County – Resources and help for people living with mental illnesses through education, support and advocacy.
Transportation
Metro Transit – The Transit Assistance Program offers $1 bus rides, plus information about public transportation options throughout the Twin Cities.
Career Fair, Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., CareerForce , West Old Shakopee Rd, Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55437. Register here -https://www.eventbrite.com/e/career-fair-june-10-tickets-1988644239453?aff=oddtdtcreator
Featured employers
Atlas Staffing - Light Industrial, Warehouse
BNSF Railway - Mechanic Heavy Equipment (Traveling) Job Location: Dilworth, MN
Catallia Mexican Foods, LLC. - Production: Mixing/ Machine Operator, Utility, Sanitation Technician
Entegris - Machine operators, assembly, warehouse, injection molding machine operators, quality inspectors, manufacturing operators
Fraser - Waiver Case Manager, Client Access Coordinator – Medical Receptionist, Behavior Technician, Behavior Practitioner, Direct Support Professional, Children Targeted Case Manager
MN Green Corps - Minnesota GreenCorps AmeriCorps Member, Stipend + educational award for expenses or qualified student loan
Serenity Services - Caregiver/CNA
Resources
CareerForce - Career, resume, job search and training resources
Job Opportunities
The City of Minnetonka is hiring for summer jobs! Browse and apply here -https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/minnetonka
Abbott at 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road, Minnetonka 55345 is hiring. Click here to view jobs and apply.
Thales is hiring machine operators in Chanhassen, offering a good wage and shift options. Click here to apply - https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/search-results?keywords=chanhassen
The US Postal Service is actively hiring for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employment. Explore detailed information about top jobs and find the best fit for you.·
Rise Baking Company has many job opportunities in Minneapolis.
Integer Holdings Corporation has several openings in manufacturing at their Minneapolis, Plymouth, Chaska, and Brooklyn Park locations.
EDCOin Hopkinsis hiring for many positions starting at $21.5/hour and good benefits, no experience needed - will train! Click here to apply.
The State of Minnesota has so many job openings! Search and apply.
CVS Pharmacy Technician opportunities. Apply today!
Check outVeolia Water Technologies & Solutions, job opportunities in Minnetonka.
Many openings at NuAire in Plymouth – Assembler, TIG welder, Customer Service Rep, etc. Apply here https://www.nuaire.com/careers or pick up a flyer with QR code.
U Services at the University of Minnesota is hiring. Apply here https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-JobCheck out the many opportunities available at Lyman Companies.
Citywide Insulation in Shakopee has many Installer positions available!
Many job opportunities at Presbyterian Homes & Services send a resume: recruiter@preshomes.org and/or call/text: 651-764-8850.
Packaging Machine Operators and other positions open at Good Sense Foods in New Hope. $19.50/hr, plus $1,000 signing bonus.
E.A. Sween (Deli Select) makers of packaged deli sandwiches is hiring in Eden Prairie especially for a new weekend shift.
Nearby Japs-Olson has many job opportunities available. Good pay, benefits, flexible schedules, and career advancement.
Mystic Lake Casino job opportunities
World Data Products, Inc. in Plymouth is hiring warehouse associateand Customer Service/Sales Support positions.
Manufacturing positions at Cherne Ind in Shakopee working for Oatey Brand products
Transportation Security Officer (TSO) job openings.
Safelite Auto Glass has many Auto Glass Technician positions available at several Twin Cities locations. You can apply here.
Aeon, a nonprofit developer, is hiring for many positions throughout the metro area.
Fairview has many job openings in health care, both clinical and non-clinical.
Seacole,a diversified chemical manufacturing and distribution company, in Plymouth is hiring. 1st and 2nd shift, $16-20/hour
Hearthside Food Solutions in Shakopee has immediate openings.
Delkor Systemsis hiring
Security jobs in the metro area - Allied Universal, Securitas, and G4S
Legendary Baking has many job openings.
Positions at Smyth Companies in Minneapolis.
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres has open jobs in DSP, Program Coordinator/Manager, Case Mgr
Pump and Meter Service, Inc., a specialty contractor in petroleum and automotive equipment in Hopkins, is hiring for full-time, permanent positions with full benefits.
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