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Your Dream Job: Try It on for Size
VocationVacations offers its clients a unique experience: one-to-three day, hands-on, career immersion experiences under the tutelage of expert mentors — everything from beer brewing to private investigating.

The mentors offer more than 150 vocation types in locations across the U.S. and have helped people from all walks of life test-drive their dream job.


Basilica of St. Mary: The Employment Ministry
Unemployed or underemployed? The Employment Ministry provides a people centered, hands-on approach with one-on-one coaching and small group workshops. It features 20 coaches and more than 400 members.

Get assistance with resume writing, interviewing, transitions, and self-assessment. The Ministry works with recruiters, human resources staff, and networking contacts to link people with opportunities.

To learn more, email Janet Grove, or call 612-317-350.


Telecommuting: New Opportunities
New technology has made Telecommuting an even more attractive option. Hundreds of legitimate companies are hiring more and more home-based freelancers to perform tasks ranging from software development to writing press materials.

Tory Johnson, co-author of "Will Work From Home: Earn the Cash Without the Commute," suggests resources and ideas. Among them:

Cash for Crafts. Many people get rave reviews for their handmade wares from family and friends, but most have no idea how to make money from their stuff.

Answer the Call. Virtual customer service — answering in-bound customer calls for big brands from your own home — is a rapidly growing field.

Tutor students. Online classrooms allow a student to connect with a tutor for one-to-one help using instant messaging, file sharing — even an interactive whiteboard.

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Connect for Success via Informational Interviews
WomenVenture's Connect for Success program helps clients clarify their career interests by an evaluation of financial needs, education, and life skills. Clients are then matched with three professionals in their career field of interest with whom they can meet for an informational interview. Training on how to conduct an informational interview is also part of the program.

Connect for Success has hundreds of contacts at major local corporations including Target, United Way, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Medtronic, General Mills and more. The program also connects clients with small business owners and nonprofit professionals.


MinnesotaWorks
MinnesotaWorks is a service provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. This internet-based self-service system helps employers and job seekers find each other. The site also features online tutorials.  Membership is free.

Members can post up to five resumes, search for job openings, contact employers by email, and even apply online.  MinnesotaWorks currently lists 23,123 job openings.


Support and Education Group
Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
St. Andrew Lutheran Church ELCA
13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie
Cost: Free

Featuring small group discussion. Speakers are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. Other weeks are large group informal networking. Groups are facilitated by volunteers. No pre-registration required. For maximum benefit, we ask you to attend 3 or 4 meetings in a row as each evening’s presentation is uniquely different.

Dress is casual. Contact: 763 - 544 - 4648.


Free Resumè Workshop
Room 103, Basilica School
Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis
Cost: Free

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
This popular workshop covers resume formats, scannable and electronic resumes, resume submission guidelines, and cover letter content.

Workshop Leader: Victor Massaglia, a career advisor for the University of Minnesota Law School. Vic has over 18 years of experience in coaching, communication, personnel administration, training, management, and supervision for organizations both in the United States and abroad.

Presented by the Basilica Employment Ministry. Email Janet Grove or call 612-317-3508 for info on the next workshop.


Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis

The organization has posted eight job openings for functions that fit the term meaningful work: prenatal services, creative services, fund development, youth counseling, cooking, and shelter advocacy. Review jobs and download applications at the Catholic Charities website.


GetGo MN
From their website: Join the GetGo community to make strong connections and build your business by:

* Discovering opportunities and people that support your business initiatives.
* Providing access to top-notch tools and resources.
* Introducing your company to potential investors.
* Finding proven professional service providers and advisors.

Registration is free. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. Check it out.