Locate education and training programs available throughout Minnesota, including online programs.
- The Corps Network
 (www.corpsnetwork.org) State and local programs that enroll out-of-school youth in community service programs that incorporate job training.
- Digital Divide Initiative(www.theddi.org/) Provides its participants with the technological skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world with a focus on putting technology in their home.
- Disability Minnesota (www.mndisability.gov/public) Provides entry point to Minnesota state agency programs, products, and services that are devoted to a range of disability issues.
- eFolioMinnesota (www.efoliomn.com) Digitally document and share your education, employment history, activities, and goals with whomever you choose whenever you want.
- Experimental College of the Twin Cities (www.excotc.org) Offers classes throughout the Twin Cities where anyone can teach classes, anyone can take classes, and they're all free.; Different classes are offered each session, and there are many community events throughout the year.
- Experience Works (www.experienceworks.org/site/PageServer?pagename=State_Minnesota_Home) Operates employment and training programs in various counties in the state of Minnesota and a vital partner in the state's workforce investment system.
- GPS LifePlan (www.gpslifeplan.org) Provides guidance on career, educational, financial and personal life planning.
- Hennepin County Library (www.hclib.org/pub/events/AllEventsAction.cfm) Provides calendar of Business and Career Programs
- HIRED (www.hired.org) Twin cities area providers of job-skills training and employment training.
- ISEEK Plan Your Education (www.iseek.org/education/index.html) Find information about planning for success, learning online, and paying for school.
- Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota (www.laocenter.org) Preserving the cultural integrity and history of the Lao people, this nonprofit corporation offers legal assistance, education resources, youth recreation, interpreting and translating, and citizenship support.
- LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) Networking via the Internet to meet people on a professional basis.
- Minneapolis American Indian Center (www.maicnet.org) The Minneapolis American Indian Center WIA Program serves American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Hawaiian Natives with employment and training services. Service area consists of 71 counties throughout Minnesota, but does not include Hennepin County or the reservation boundaries.
- Minnesota Community Action Partnership (www.minncap.org/aboutus.html) Works to better focus available local, state, private and federal resources to assist low income individuals and families to acquire useful skills and knowledge, gain access to new opportunities and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
- Minnesota High Tech Association (www.mhta.org/education.php?PHPSESSID=cf166886ebf167b8421604444586f335) Connects higher education students with available internship opportunities in Scienc, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- Minnesota Learning Commons (www.mnlearningcommons.org) Offers information for educators, parents and students in grades K-12 and beyond about online courses, higher education finance, career planning and other topics.
- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Short-term Training and Education Programs (www.mnscu.edu/students/training/index.html)The 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities can help you get ready for a new career or a job promotion, and many programs can be completed in one year or less.
- Registered apprenticeship training programs in Minnesota – by county(www.dli.mn.gov/APPR/PDF/apprsponsors.pdf) This section of the apprenticeship directory identifies the county or counties where the sponsor is located. Included is the address, contact person and the approved apprenticeship program(s) the sponsor offers.
- Resource (www.resource-mn.org) Employment, training, mental and chemical health services.
- Rise (www.rise.org) Organization dedicated to employment, housing and self-sufficiency for people who have significant disabilities and other barriers.
- SHiFT(www.shiftonline.org/Programs.aspx) Developed in collaboration with the state of Minnesota, supports people who want to gain hands-on work experience in a new career field. Think of it as internships for those 50 years of age or older.
- Study Guide Zone(www.studyguidezone.com) Free resources for students, beginning professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve his or her score on a standardized test.
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