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Adult & Youth Career Services
We exist to assist people, employers and communities achieve success in meeting their economic goals. Our experienced staff provides multiple services to job seekers and employers, whether it’s a high school youth learning to navigate the job seeking system for the first time or person dislocated from a long time job needing to refresh skills in order to re-enter employment. We provide career counseling and direction to people in determining appropriate career paths and the actions needed to achieve their goals. We have developed valuable relationships with the employers in our communities to assist us in developing the work skills of our clients. We are able to focus on the needs of the job seekers, employers and grow our workforce skills that in turn strengthen our communities.
Agency: Inter County Community Council
Contact: 218.796.5144 Ext. 7
Agency: NWPIC (Northwest Private Industry Council)
Contact: 218.683.8060
Workforce Development
We are a leader in facilitating workforce development within our Workforce Service Area, diversify our funding stream, creating longevity and stability. We will be a key ingredient in fostering economic development and a resource for community workforce growth. We offer the following services:
- Training for skills necessary for in-demand jobs
- Classroom training, including training for non-traditional jobs
- On-the-job training
- Labor Market information
- Detailed assessment tools
- Resource areas and equipment
- Referrals to other agencies
- Work Experience
- Current job openings
Agency: NWPIC (Northwest Private Industry Council)
Contact: 218.683.8076
Agency: Inter County Community Council
Contact: 218.796.5144 Ext. 7
Agency: Minnesota Workforce Center - Thief River Falls
Contact: 218.683.8060
Employment & Training Programs
Assist with job search, resumes, worksite placement, higher education opportunities and on-the-job training opportunities.
Agency: Inter County Community Council
Contact: 218.796.5144
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Quality care and early education helps prepare your child to enter school ready to learn. The Minnesota Family Investment (MFIP) and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) Child Care Assistance Program can help make quality child care affordable while families work, go to school or complete other activities in their employment plan. More detailed information is in the booklet Do you need help paying for child care? (PDF). Transition year child care assistance can help families pay for child care while they work or look for work for up to one year after their Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Diversionary Work Program (DWP) case closes. To qualify, your family must meet both of these criteria: Have participated in MFIP or DWP for three out of the past six months Be working or be looking for work. Talk to your worker about getting transition year child care assistance. The Basic Sliding Fee program can help families pay for child care while they look for work, go to work, or attend training or school to prepare for work. Some counties may have a waiting list for this program. Counties get a set amount of money to use each year. It is provided on a first come-first served basis until funds are allocated fully. Additional applicants are put on a waiting list. If more funds become available, the county will contact you.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Diversionary Work Program - DWP
The Diversionary Work Program (DWP) is a four-month program that helps Minnesota parents find jobs. The goal is to help parents quickly find work so that they do not need to go on the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). When families first apply for cash assistance, most will be enrolled in this program. Parents get help paying for housing and other bills, along with employment services to help them find full-time work.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Career Opportunities
Current job postings for available jobs.
Agency: RiverView Health
Contact: 218.281.9200
Community Recruiter Program
RiverView Health is engaging the communities we serve to assist with the recruitment of physicians to our hospital and clinics. Inviting the community to join our recruiting efforts extends the network of individuals vested in the future of our health system exponentially. Community recruiters assist the hospital by sharing physician opportunities with family, friends, classmates, colleagues and others. When a physician or physician in training expresses a desire to learn more, community recruiters complete a form (by paper or online) to alert RiverView of the potential candidate. Follow-up communication will be conducted based on candidate preference. There are significant financial incentives for successful community recruiters.
Agency: RiverView Health
Contact: 218.281.9200
Department of Employment and Economic Development
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; vocational rehabilitation; and community development.
Agency: Crookston DEED
Contact: 1.800.657.3967