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 February 2016
In This Issue
Tax Help
Youth and Dislocated Worker Programs
Touchstone Energy Commitment fo Community Award Winner
'Tis the Season for Job Fairs!

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Tax Help

 

Community Action Duluth Free Tax Help

 

Serving families and individuals with household income up to $54,000

 

Click on the logo for information on locations, dates and times.

 

 


Community action has made myfreetaxes.com available again this year. You can do your federal, state, and property taxes for free if household income is less than $62,000. You can fill out your taxes on this site from any computer, home or library.  
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Youth and
Dislocated Worker
Programs
  
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If you are a student in high school that is looking for some career guidance,  click here. 
 
  
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If you have lost your job due to company downsizing, buyouts or layoffs, your top priority is finding a new job. But what kind of job do you look for if your skills are outdated and no longer needed? If you are interested in pursuing a different occupation or are unsure what the next step in your career path might be, trained career counselors at the Office of Job Training can work with you to develop a plan. For more information click here.
 
  
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Touchstone Energy Commitment to Community Award Winner
Outlet Monthly Publication of Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative

Congratulations to the Aitkin County Workforce Center as the winner of the local 2015 Touchstone Energy Commitment to Community Award.

The Aitkin County Workforce Center staff helps over 2500 residents annually by providing one-on-one employment and training assistance, career exploration, crisis intervention, transportation assistance, support services, youth employment services, and educational opportunities to unemployed and underemployed individuals.

The staff actively seeks out partnerships with businesses to assist them in identifying potential candidates, ensure that the local workforce is trained to meet their needs, and to identify future opportunities for growth and advancement.

Workforce Center services are provided through a partnership of Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA) and the Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NEMOJT). The staff at the Aitkin County Workforce Center are honored to have been recognized for their efforts. They received a $500 check and a commemorative plaque. Pictured - Standing: Amanda Voller - Career Counselor, Luke Christensen - Transportation Advocate, Jan Moriarty (MLEC); Sitting: Kari Paulsen, Career Counselor.

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'Tis the Season for Job Fairs!! 
 
 
Veterans, Don't Miss This Opportunity! 
Hiring Our Heroes
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
St. Paul, MN
 
This one-of-a-kind event features a hiring fair, networking opportunities and workshops tailored for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses.
 
All registered veterans and military spouses are eligible to receive up to two (2) free tickets for them and their families to attend that evening's hockey game between the
Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars.
 
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14th Annual Employer Job Fair
 
 
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Amphitheater and Student Commons Area
 
The Employer Job Fair provides a great chance to identify potential career and job opportunities for individuals seeking permanent, full-time, part-time, or seasonal employment, plus temporary internship options.
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 Iron Range Job Fair
            Iron Range Job Fair

            Friday, March 18, 2016

                  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

             Miner's Memorial Building

                    821 South 9th Ave.

                         Virginia, MN

 

Connecting 50+ businesses with 1000+ job seekers annually since 1998

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Northland Job Fair!

 

 

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Pioneer Hall

350 Harbor Drive

Duluth, MN

 

Employers from northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin will have displays and details about open and future opportunities. Job seekers can visit one-on-one with resume and job search experts, learn about education opportunities, network with employers and possibly interview for positions on site.  

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Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training