Learn and Earn
Ramsey County is offering a variety of new programs for young adults to learn through education and training while earning money. Opportunities are in-demand careers that show promise for future growth, pay livable wages and are accessible to workers with diverse employment and educational backgrounds.
By investing in young adults and allowing them to fulfill their personal responsibilities, these programs will provide opportunities for young residents to explore and advance in career pathways with strong potential for personal and professional growth.
All programs provide participants:
- Occupational or Entrepreneurial training.
- Job placement support or business launch support.
- Financial compensation for time spent participating in program.
Eligibility
The program is open to:
- Residents of Ramsey County.
- Ages 18-30 at time of enrollment.
- Priority to low-income or those with employment barriers.
Now enrolling
- Tree Trust, tree care and landscaping training.
- Twin Cities R!se, diesel technician training.
- Spark-Y, entrepreneurial training.
Providers and program information
Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive & Construction
Goodwill Easter Seals
Goodwill Easter Seals will provide a 12-week construction training course to prepare students for careers in the construction trades, with skills in construction concepts, green building practices, tool use, blueprints, math & measuring, insulation, drywall, siding, roofing, deconstruction and more. The second skills of training will be working on local construction projects on site in the community.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Jacqueline Reding
Tree Trust (Now Enrolling)
Tree Trust will provide a hands-on 10-week classroom training to young adults seeking careers in tree care and landscaping. During this training, participants will learn skills development, along with related instruction, such as Tree Care Industry Association and Arboriculture Safety Certificate.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Joan Frentz
Twin Cities R!se (Now Enrolling)
Twin Cities R!se will provide justice-involved BIPOC young adults with an eight-week paid training in Diesel Technician skills, industry-recognized credentials and permanent or long-term employment through. This training will equip them to become Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Anthony Richmond
Green Energy & Entrepreneurship
Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA)
AEDA will provide business training, financial education, digital literacy, life skills education and assistance to launch their own businesses. Participants will earn stipends for learning and will be eligible to receive business startup grants.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: AEDA Team
Bridgemakers
Bridgemakers will provide young adults a six-month Impact Entrepreneur Fellowship with curriculum on business and personal development. Fellows are provided with living stipends during the program and earn startup funds as program completion to launch their businesses.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Cole Stevens
Center for Energy & Environment (CEE)
CEE will provide a paid 45-hour hands-on exploratory training in partnership with Saint Paul College for those interested in careers within insulation and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Participants will the opportunity to earn industry-recognized, stackable credentials and learn about the newest, most cutting-edge HVAC technologies from industry experts. Following the paid 45-hour training, there will be a paid two-week intensive hands-on training to allow for a deeper dive into HVAC and insulation. Participants will have the opportunity to continue on for a paid 4–6-month long internship with a local HVAC or insulation company to learn more about energy efficiency on the job.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Sahra Mohamed
Merrick Community Services
Merrick, in partnership with the Latino economic Development Center (LEDC) will provide young adults with a 12-week training in foundational skills, credentialed training to launch their own business. This is followed by an 8-12 week paid work experience with an employer partner, and then assessment for business launch and growth. Participants who complete the program will be eligible to earn start-up funds.
For additional information, contact: Alison Hruby
Spark-Y (Now Enrolling)
Spark-Y will provide training and case management support to young adults who are seeking to grow their agricultural, horticultural, landscaping and other related businesses through entrepreneurial training. This 2-5 months program includes professional development, technical skills training and business launching and on the job apprenticeships with local industry employers.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Tracy Lizee
Youth Lens 360
Youth Lens 360 will provide participants with a E3L cohort training experience to learn video production and entrepreneurship. The cohort participants will be responsible for developing video and online content for a new Ramsey County project and will receive a stipend for their participation in the cohort activities.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Norman Westbury III
Healthcare & Human Services
Minnesota Training Partnership
Minnesota Training Partners will provide young adults with an 9-week training program in medical customer service, professional development and work readiness. This training will equip them to become Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in local healthcare organizations.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Dunn Yoshitani
Information Technology
Hack the Gap
Hack the Gap will provide participants with a three-month training in software development, computer programming, user experience (UX) design and digital marketing. Following the training, participants will be placed in three month long paid work experiences to build their resumes.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Caroline Karanja
Not taking applicants
African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)
AEDS will provide participants with business development training and the opportunity to join a digital marketing apprenticeship with a local business.
To connect with program and for additional information, contact: Idris Mohamed
Goodwill Easter Seals
Goodwill Easter Seals will provide a 6-month Advanced Manufacturing Program to prepare young adults for high-demand careers in manufacturing. Participants will spend 12 hours a week at St. Paul College where they will be engaged in hands-on learning in advanced manufacturing, manual milling, computer-controlled machining (CNC) and quality control. In addition, participants will be matched with a local manufacturing employer to apply skills learned in the classroom.
Merrick Community Services
Merrick, in partnership with Hired & the Karen Organization of Minnesota, will provide participants with a two-part training program to provide human service specific skills and credentials. Once the training is complete, participants will be eligible to receive a paid 120-hour work experience with a local human service agency.
New Vision Foundation
New Vision Foundation in partnership with Software for Good, a local social enterprise, will provide participants a 26-week Full Stack Developer Bootcamp training. Following the completion of this bootcamp training, participants will earn a 26-week development apprenticeship with Software for the Good and other local tech employers. Full program lasts 1 year.
This opportunity is a part of the Ramsey County Investment and Support Efforts program, in partnership with City of Saint Paul, and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
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