Career Prep & Readiness
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Right Track Saint Paul
Develop fundamental job skills to build on throughout your life, no matter where you are in your career.
Handshake
Find and apply for internships and jobs with this student-only resource.
Mississippi River Green Team
A two-year employment and conservation program for Minneapolis youth between the ages of 14 and 16
League of Minnesota Cities
Internship opportunities for Minnesota cities. Be sure to filter your results by Internship!
Blue Thumb Sustainable Landcare Training
A program for youth and young adults to build experience in environmental work
Job boards
For those seeking jobs and those seeking employees
Hiring and career fairs
For those looking to attend career fairs in Minnesota, whether seeking a job or seeking employees, explore the table below.
CareerForce
Attend a career fair or networking event
Updated 11/2023
| People of Color Career Fair | Fall/Spring | Metro | booth-$6k -$12k booth + networking breakfast-$15k-$21k | https://www.peopleofcolorcareerfair.com/ | Professionals/Adults | info@raemackenziegroup.com | "The Premier Networking and Hiring Experience for Professionals of Color in the Twin Cities" April 24th , 2024 |
| Community Environmental Justice Expo | Spring | Metro | Free | https://environment.umn.edu/education/susteducation/community-environmental-justice-expo/ | University Students/ General Public | Lily Dodge dodge149@umn.edu | "Network, learn, and co-create for a greener future while sharing your experiences working on environmental justice in the community with undergrad students" |
| Great Futures Fair | Spring | Metro | N/A | https://boysandgirls.org/get-involved/events/great-futures-fair/ | Teens and young adults | info@bgc-tc.org | "Attendees, representing the next generation of the workforce, will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of hands-on, interactive opportunities with top Minnesota employers and education institutions." |
| Founders Day Career Fair | Summer | Metro | N/A | https://www.reachtwincities.org/calendar/founders-day-career-fair | All | info@aioic.org | "This opportunity provides students, alumni, and community members to meet with potential employers, explore job opportunities, and learn about different career paths." |
| National Society of Black Engineers | Fall/Winter | Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan | University $1,000 Non-profit $3,500 Business $7,500 | https://www.nsbe.org/collegiate/regions/region4 | Collegiate and professional | https://www.nsbe.org/Contact-Us | NSBE is a national organization that has 6 regions. Region 4 covers Minnesota and other midwestern states and the location of this regional conference changes each year. |
| Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers | Fall | National | N/A | https://shpe.org/2023-2/ | Professionals/Adults | careercenter@shpe.org | SHPE believes the most pressing problem facing the STEM industry is that the workforce has yet to reflect the diversity of our nation. We are bridging the gap between Hispanics and STEM. |
| CareerForce St. Cloud | Fall | Central Minnesota | The major career fair at the convention center has a cost. Smaller events are free. | https://www.careerforcemn.com/saintcloud | All | kelly.gerads@state.mn.us | This is their major annual job fair held at the St. Cloud Convention Center. There is a cost. Fall is the major event at the St. Cloud Convention Center, also holds job fairs with the Regional Library, and also monthly onsite at the CareerForce St. Cloud off at the SCTCC |
| CareerForce Monticello / CMJTS | Spring | Central | unknown, but not free | https://www.careerforcemn.com/monticello | All |
Tim Zipoy |
This is their major annual job fair during spring break week. |
| Duluth - City and CareerForce teams | Year Round | Northeast | free | https://www.careerforcemn.com/duluth | All |
Betsy Hill |
Monthly |
| CareerForce Bemidji and RMCEP | Fall | Northwest | N/A | https://www.careerforcemn.com/bemidji | All |
Hartell, Angele (DEED) |
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| Washington County / Woodbury | Year Round | Metro | N/A | https://www.co.washington.mn.us/837/Employment-Assistance | All | Robin.Hakari@co.washington.mn.us | Wed Jun 14 10am-12pm - Forest Lake - Headwaters Service Center; Wed Jul 12 1-3pm - Woodbury Library; Wed Sep 6 1-3pm - Woodbury Library; Wed Oct 25 1-3pm - Woodbury Library-- I may try to add one in early Nov in Stillwater just to make sure that area is served. Right now we don?t have an industry focused for these so they are general. |
| Ramsey County Workforce Solutions | Summer | Metro | N/A | https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/departments/economic-growth-and-community-investment/workforce-solutions; Limited Slots - Register soon! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midway-job-fair-tickets-638712976707 | All | karyn.berg@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US | |
| CareerForce Blaine / Anoka | Year Round | Metro | none | https://www.anokacountymn.gov/3993/Hiring-Events | All |
Maria Lourey-Bowen |
Smaller onsite hiring events, every other week. Limits the hiring events to Anoka County employers |
| Chaska | Year Round | Metro | no cost | https://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/health-human-services/income-support/careerforce-in-chaska | All | Julia Kennedy - jkennedy@co.carver.mn.us | CareerForce in Chaska has already held their yearly Job Fair. We continue to plan monthly hiring events t they are welcome to reach out to learn more about. |
| Union Job and Resource Fair | Summer | Metro | $100 | https://eastsidefreedomlibrary.org/events/seventh-annual-union-job-and-resource-fair/ | Individuals interested in a union career | info@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org | Our goal is to connect individuals in our community with potential employers and local resources to create pathways towards a union career |
| Minneapolis Diversity Career Fair | Summer | Metro | unknown, but not free | https://minneapolis.vfairs.com/ | All | minneapolis@getvfairs.io | Discover and meet with companies committed to diversity! The Diversity Career Fair will give you the opportunity to meet with employers seeking to hire diverse candidates in multiple roles and industries. It is designed to bring employers and job seekers together in one place. |
| Government & Nonprofit Career Fair | Fall | Metro | table $100, +$35 if electricity is needed | http://www.togpartners.com/govnonprofitfair/default.aspx | The job fair is open only to students and alumni from participating colleges and universities. | brenton@togevents.com | The Government & Nonprofit Career Fair allows candidates to pursue professional opportunities and internships in all levels of government and nonprofit agencies. |
| College of Science and Engineering Career Fair | Fall | Metro | $800 + $80 for each additional representative +$40 A/C Power | https://cse.umn.edu/college/career/cse-career-fair | current students and recent alumni from the College of Science and Engineering | csecareer@umn.edu | |
| Follow Your Dreams Career and College Fair | Spring | Metro | N/A | https://www.bethechangemn.com/follow-your-dreams | Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 from the Minneapolis Public Schools | https://www.bethechangemn.com/contact | This initiative will create an engaging, one-stop-shop for 500 underserved students |
| INclusive Career Fair | Spring | N/A | Members: $150 Non-members: $400 | https://di-mn.org/inclusive-career-fair/ | Candidates with disabilties | info@di-mn.org | |
| Minnesota Private Colleges' Job and Internship Fair | Winter | Metro | Business: $700 Social Services: $250 | https://www.mnpcfair.org/ | Enrolled students at participating colleges | brenton@togevents.com | |
| UMN ASCE Career Fair | Fall | Metro | N/A | https://cse.umn.edu/cege/cege-asce-career-fair | Enrolled students at UMN | hoang320@umn.edu | Employeers need to contact Kenny Hoang for information to participate |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Fall Career Fair | Fall | Metro | N/A | https://dunwoody.edu/campus-life/campus-services/career-services/career-fair/ | Enrolled students at Dunwoody | careerservices@dunwoody.edu | |
| Hennepin County Virtual Fair | Summer | Metro | N/A | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-hiring-event-july-19-tickets-633398691537 | Industries in the Twin Cities Area | ||
| Diversity Job & Internship Fair | Winter | Central | Profit: $500, Non-profit: $300 | https://www.stcloudstate.edu/careercenter/employers/fairs.aspx | MN University Students | jackie.bauer@stcloudstate.edu | |
| Science, Engineering, & Medical Professions Fair | Fall | Central | Profit: $500, Non-profit: $300 | https://www.stcloudstate.edu/careercenter/employers/fairs.aspx | MN University Students | jackie.bauer@stcloudstate.edu | |
| Career Day - St. Cloud State University | Fall | Central | Profit: $500, Non-profit: $200 | https://www.stcloudstate.edu/careercenter/employers/fairs.aspx | MN University Students | jackie.bauer@stcloudstate.edu | |
| Minneapolis DiversityX Virtual Job Fairs | Year Round | N/A | N/A | https://www.diversityx.net/job-fairs-near-me/minnesota/minneapolis | Any | https://www.diversityx.net/contact-us | |
| Moorhead Diversity Job Fair | Summer | Northwest | $50 | https://mhdmba.org/event-5292816 | Students | sheri@mhdmba.org | Held annually in June |
| Annual Alexandria Area Job Fair | Winter | Central | $200 | http://www.alexjobfair.com/ | Any | jcantalope@alexmn.org | |
| Community Job Fair Central Lakes College | Spring | Northeast | N/A | http://www.clcmn.edu/events/community-job-fair-2/ | Any | careerservices@clcmn.edu | |
| Minnesota State Mankato Career & Internship EXPO | Fall | South Central | N/A | https://www.mnsu.edu/university-life/career-development-center/events-and-fairs/career--internship-expo/ | Minnesota State University Mankato Students | campushub@mnsu.edu | |
| University of Minnesota Crookston - Career & Internship Fair | Fall | Northwest | $300 | https://crk.umn.edu/career-services/umc-fair | UMN Crookston Students | umccareer@crk.umn.edu | |
| STEM-Fest Career Fair | Fall & Spring | Northeast | $200-$450 | https://career.d.umn.edu/employers/career-fairs | UMN Duluth Students | hirebulldogs@d.umn.edu |
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