WELCOME
Former Walmart
Employees
The MN Job Partners Team recognizes that this may be a challenging and complicated time for those impacted by the layoffs at CobornsDelivers. Our thoughts are with you. There are services available to those who are losing their jobs, free of charge, to help you through this transition, including the Dislocated Worker Program.
We will be here as long as you need; we are committed to supporting you.
Who we are
Minnesota Job Partners has been selected by a committee of Walmart employees to provide Dislocated Worker Program services to those impacted by the layoffs. This program of benefits is free, and provides you with opportunities for training, career counseling, résumé assistance, financial support, and more. State and federal funding make this program possible.
Call us at (612) 676-3710 to learn more!
How to enroll
To enroll into our Dislocated Worker Program please call us at 612-676-3710 or email clerical@mntsb.org and let us know you are a former Walmart employee and we can get you registered for a session where you will complete your application and begin your enrollment in our program!
Please prepare the following documents for your session:
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Driver’s License or State-issued photo ID
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Social Security Card/W2
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DD214 (if veteran)
Each orientation sessions is 90 minutes and is limited to 20 participants. Orientation Sessions will be conducted at the Brookdale Library.
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Monday May 8th - 1:00pm - ABC Room
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Wednesday May 17th - 10:00am - ABC Room
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Wednesday May 24th - 10:00am - ABC Room
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Friday May 26th - 1:00pm - ABC Room
If you don’t have all of these items on hand, don’t worry! You can share them with your counselor at a later date, but we need them prior to completing your enrollment (state requirement).
ATTENDING A REGISTRATION SESSION
Participation in our program begins with attending a registration session. These sessions are facilitated by friendly, experienced staff who will begin by explaining what the Dislocated Worker Program is and how it works. Next, you will complete your application, with the facilitator walking you through the paperwork & answering any important questions you may have for us.
MEETING YOUR COUNSELOR
After attending an enrollment session, you will be contacted by your counselor to arrange a one-on-one session at our offices. In this meeting with your counselor, you will establish a relationship and share your story; your education, your work history, your family, health, finances - you want to give your counselor your full history so they can best help you determine a plan to achieve your goals.
COMPLETING YOUR ENROLLMENT
Once you have attended a registration session, provided all required documentation, and met with your counselor, you are officially enrolled and can begin taking advantage of all of the benefits our program has to offer: Career Counseling, Résumé Development, Job Search Assistance, Interview Preparation, Funding for Training, Financial Support, and Job Search Workshops!
Once your enrollment is complete, you will have access to all of our program's free-to-use benefits:
Training
Career Counseling
Résumé Assistance
Workshops
Job Opportunities
Financial Support
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