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Welcome to Workforce Solutions

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Business Services

Workforce Solutions can consult with you to help you meet your business needs. From business-specific employee recruiting and placement, to employee retention support, to help in restructuring your workforce, to labor market information, Workforce Solutions can help.

Job Connect - Workforce Solutions coordinates a networking group where businesses make contact with job counselors from a variety of employment service agencies.  

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Job Seeker Services

Assisting job seekers to succeed in securing and retaining jobs or enhancing marketable skills. Investing in youth through a variety of work, training, and youth development services.

Job Seeker Services Available to the General Public (PDF)

Dislocated Workers Program - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Dislocated Worker Program in Ramsey County is currently accepting applications. Please stop by the North Saint Paul WorkForce Center at 2098 11th Avenue East to register. Click here for information on the Federal and State eligibility requirements for the Program (page 13). Note that all Veterans receive priority of service.

 

Dislocated Workers are encouraged to subscribe to Job Connect and visit one of Ramsey County's WorkForce Centers for job search resources available to the public. 


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RFP Announcement

Ramsey County Workforce Solutions (WFS) announces the request for proposals for the provision of culturally-specific employment services for African American participants on Minnesota Family Investment Program Employment Services (MFIP) for program years 2014-2016.

 

Key dates for this RFP are:
Pre-Proposal Conference is 2 p.m., April 16, 2013, in Conference Room C, Minnesota Workforce Center, 2098 11th Avenue East, North St. Paul, MN. 

 

Deadline for Written Questions: 4 p.m., April 23, 2013 to lisa.bartels@ci.stpaul.mn.us

 

Deadline for Proposals is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
 
To receive a copy of the RFP (#JTPA-677) please contact:
Lisa Bartels, Management Assistant III 
Division of Contract and Analysis Services
280 City Hall/Court House Bldg.
15 West Kellogg Blvd.    
St. Paul, MN  55102
fax (651) 266-8919 or e-mail to: lisa.bartels@ci.stpaul.mn.us
 
Please note that all contact regarding the RFP following issuance of the RFP until submission of proposals is through the Division of Contract and Analysis Services.  Attempts to contact County staff, elected officials, or evaluation team members directly during that time will result in rejection of a proposal.

 

RFP Announcement

Ramsey County Workforce Solutions (WFS) announces the request for proposals for the provision of culturally-specific employment services for American Indian participants on Minnesota Family Investment Program Employment Services (MFIP) for program years 2014-2016. 

 

Key dates for this RFP are:
Pre-Proposal Conference is 2 p.m., April 16, 2013, in Conference Room C, Minnesota Workforce Center, 2098 11th Avenue East, North St. Paul, MN. 

 

Deadline for Written Questions: 4 p.m., April 23, 2013 to lisa.bartels@ci.stpaul.mn.us

 

Deadline for Proposals is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
 
To receive a copy of the RFP (#JTPA-676) please contact:
Lisa Bartels, Management Assistant III 
Division of Contract and Analysis Services
280 City Hall/Court House Bldg.
15 West Kellogg Blvd.    
St. Paul, MN  55102
fax (651) 266-8919 or e-mail to: lisa.bartels@ci.stpaul.mn.us
 
Please note that all contact regarding the RFP following issuance of the RFP until submission of proposals is through the Division of Contract and Analysis Services.  Attempts to contact County staff, elected officials, or evaluation team members directly during that time will result in rejection of a proposal.

 

RFP Announcement

Ramsey County Workforce Solutions (WFS) announces the request for proposals for the provision of Supplemental Services (training, job development, placement and retention, and receptionist services) for Workforce Solution MFIP and DWP programs for program years 2014-2016. 

 

Key dates for this RFP are:
Pre-Proposal Conference is 1 p.m., April 17, 2013, in Conference Room C, Minnesota Workforce Center, 2098 11th Avenue East, North St. Paul, MN. 

 

Deadline for Written Questions: 4 p.m., April 25, 2013 to lisa.bartels@ci.stpaul.mn.us

 

Deadline for Proposals is 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
 
To receive a copy of the RFP (#JTPA-653) please contact:
Lisa Bartels, Management Assistant III 
Division of Contract and Analysis Services
280 City Hall/Court House Bldg.
15 West Kellogg Blvd.    
St. Paul, MN  55102
fax (651) 266-8919 or e-mail to: lisa.bartels@ci.stpaul.mn.us
 
Please note that all contact regarding the RFP following issuance of the RFP until submission of proposals is through the Division of Contract and Analysis Services.  Attempts to contact County staff, elected officials, or evaluation team members directly during that time will result in rejection of a proposal.

 

Announcing Minnesota Ready!

NEW!  Career Development and Job Search Skills Course at no cost to you! At Minnesota Ready you’ll gain every skill you need to be competitive in the job market and advance toward a career you’ll love.  In this 32-hour course you’ll identify growing careers and companies that are hiring, discover resources to pay for training, create a master resume, and learn valuable interviewing and networking skills.  Save yourself time and hassle by learning all you need to know going into your job search!  Childcare is available.  For more information call 651-748-2566 or visit www.jobconnectmn.us

 

Blue Ribbon Commission - In response to data indicating that the Twin Cities has the highest racial employment disparities in the nation, the Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board, in partnership with Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul, has convened a Blue Ribbon Commission to identify new and innovative strategies to address this issue.

 

RENEW, a collaborative project between the City of Minneapolis and Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, builds capacity for green enterprise in the Twin Cities by strategically connecting businesses with a trained workforce. The project prepares job seekers for green careers, aligning job training with sustainable economic development.

 

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