Access North Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota
Job Search Assistance
Access North - Brainerd Office
606 NW 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
(218) 824-5228
referral@accessnorth.net
https://www.accessnorth.net/links/employmentLinks.html
Service Details
Description
Job search services may include:
* Job interview training
* Writing a resume
* Vocational assessment
* Job placement assistance
* List of available employment opportunities
Additional Information
Provides prevocational assistance to people with disabilities
Programs provided include:
* Work Training Opportunities - Opportunities for people with disabilities to train in Access North offices for employment opportunities in clerical occupations. These positions can be volunteer or may be paid through a variety of state employment programs.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Aitkin County
- Carlton County
- Cass County
- Crow Wing County
- Pine County
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Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Disabilities
Area Served
Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 824-5228 |
Last Update
10/2/2024
Other Locations
- Access North - Duluth Office 118 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Access North - Hibbing Office 1309 E 40th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746
- Access North - Walker Office 8245 Industrial Park Rd NW, Ste B, Walker, MN, 56484
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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ND-2000.6500-380Job Search Techniques Definition
Programs that provide individual or group training for people who want to learn general strategies or specific techniques for looking for work which may include use of newspapers and Internet listings to identify job opportunities, networking strategies utilizing friends and professional acquaintances and use of professional organizations, executive search firms, employment agencies and community organizations that post job vacancies or provide job search/placement services.
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ND-2000.6500-700Resume Preparation Assistance Definition
Programs that provide individual or group training for people who want to learn to present their skills, education and previous work experience effectively in a written resume or vita.
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ND-3500.3600Job Search/Placement Definition
Programs that maintain listings of available employment opportunities and assign a staff member to help people who are searching for a position to choose and obtain the most suitable option.
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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.