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Program Benefits

We’ll work with you to build a career, no matter where you are on your journey.

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  • Great earning potential

  • Class schedules made for busy lives

  • Personalized career coaching

  • Technology & skill building help

  • Top-tier employers

  • Staff who understand your challenges

Sounds great. How does it work?

 

 

  1. Scroll and watch an introductory video from our Intake Team.
  2. Click on the program you're interested in and watch a video to learn what PPL offers.
  3. Email CCintake@ppl-inc.org to start learning, get access to coaching, technology, clothing and more

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CCintake@ppl-inc.org

We can help find the career that fits you best!

Always Enrolling

Personalized Coaching for your needs

Access Program

Ongoing
Cost
Free
Format
in-person at the Career Center and virtually using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for online meetings.
Meets
Email the Intake Team to Get Started
Join the Access Program to take dozens of free workshops and trainings to advance your resume and gain skills in any area of career readiness. You will work one on one with an Access coach who will help you find the trainings you need and help guide you with how to use the skills going forward. Computer and Interpersonal trainings that are recorded and live via Zoom so no matter what your schedule you can take classes whenever you are able.
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CareerWorks Minneapolis

Ongoing
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
About 12 months of coaching and follow up
Format
Hybrid, both In-Person and Online options available
Starting Pay Range
Dependent on Desired Employment
Meets
Email the Intake Team to Get Started
CareerWorks Employment & Training services are ALWAYS enrolling!

Currently Enrolling

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Building Operations Technician

September 3, 2024 - June 10, 2025
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
10 months
Format
Hybrid, Online and In Person Classes
Starting Pay Range
$21 per hour
Meets
6:00pm-9:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Building Operations Technician is a 10-month training program in which participants engage with curriculum and job shadow experience that will support them in becoming Maintenance Technicians in both residential and commercial sector.
HERC Apprentices cohort 1

HERC Operator Apprentice Program

September 3, 2024 - June 10, 2025
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
10 months
Format
Hybrid
Starting Pay Range
$28.57
Meets
28 hours at HERC M/W/F, 2 nights of classes per week 6:00-9:30PM T/TH
Join the trades! Take classes at Minneapolis College while working as an Apprentice at Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC). This opportunity provides experience in OSHA certification, heavy machinery training, and other great technical skills!
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Human Service Pathway

September 23, 2024 - June 25, 2025
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
9 months
Format
In-person
Starting Pay Range
$20.90
Build computer and professional skills to prepare for Human Services positions. These positions all involve helping community members navigate county benefits. Participants will have opportunities to connect with and learn about positions with Hennepin, Ramsey, or Dakota County.
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Office Specialist

September 16, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Cost
Free
Time Commitment
7 weeks
Format
Hybrid
Starting Pay Range
$21.50/hr
Meets
Monday through Friday classes 9-1pm. M-F (hybrid - average of 3 days in person, 2 days virtual each week)
PPL's seven-week Office Specialist Pathway with Hennepin County will prepare you for this next step in your clerical career! Polish your resume, interviewing, and clerical skills in a small classroom setting while learning PPL's unique curriculum customized to fit the requirements for Hennepin County careers. Starting pay at Hennepin County is $21.50 and comes with benefits and access to mid level to upper level positions.

Future Programs

Cohort 2021 - graduates

Aon Apprenticeship Program

The Aon Apprenticeship Program is a two year-long program that prepares program participants for entry-level employment at Aon while earning an Associate degree. This program is a collaboration between Aon, Normandale Community College, and Project for Pride in Living and focuses on assisting individuals who want to enhance their business background. They will engage in coursework at Normandale Community College to earn an Associate of Science (AAS) Marketing and Management with Human Resource Management Certificate.
Educating Community Members

Community Health Worker

Train to become a community advocate, empowering underserved populations with direct health services.
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Healthcare Plus

The Healthcare Plus program is a six-month long program that prepares program participants for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) position, formally known as Patient Assistant Coordinator or Health Unit Coordinator. This program is a collaboration between Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis College, and Project for Pride in Living.
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Information Technology (IT) Support Specialist

Interested in computers, technology and professional skills! Sign-up for the IT Support Specialist Pathway hosted by Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC), in this training you will receive an NRF Customer Service and Sales, Google IT Support Specialist Certificate and a Stipend totaling $2,250 over the course of 7 months. This Pathway will position you to apply for the following roles IT Specialist, Support Specialist, IT Helpdesk Support, or Helpdesk Technician​. In order to apply for this Pathways you must be a Hennepin County Resident.

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Paraprofessional

Want to start your career in education? Become a teacher's assistant through this training at PPL in partnership with Normandale College. You will prepare to work with students of all ages and abilities.
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Pharmacy Technician

Earn your credentials to assist Pharmacists throughout the Metro.
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Phlebotomy

Learn how to draw blood and work in the medical field as a Phlebotomist. MN Health Fairview and Allina are excited to partner and provide this fantastic start to the medical field. No work experience is needed.