New Leaf Workshop for Former Offenders
Metro Area Schedule for 2017
Blaine
June 16
September 29
Shakopee
March 24
September 15
Bloomington
April 7
October 20
St Paul
February 3
May 19
Brooklyn
Park
August 4
December 8
West St Paul
April 21
November 17
Burnsville
January 13
August 18
Woodbury
February 17
July 14
THE NEW LEAF WORKSHOP is designed specifically for job seekers who must
address a criminal record in their job search process and are having a difficult
time obtaining employment due to their barriers and or records. This class
combines the nationally recognized Creative Job Search course with special
strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers to employment, including how,
when, and why to disclose your record, addressing employers’ concerns,
answering tough interview questions, WOTC, Federal Bonding, and “Ban the
Box”.
Each workshop is a one day session of 4.5 hours and is delivered from 9am to
1:30pm.
Please note: The North & South Minneapolis WorkForce Centers 2017 New Leaf
Scheduled workshops are posted on the back of this Flyer. The session hours are
from 9:00am to 1:30pm.
UPON REQUEST, THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS SUCH AS BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT, AUDIO TAPE AND COMPUTER DISK.
CONTACT 651-642-0696
NEW LEAF WORKSHOPS
For Former Offenders
South Minneapolis Workforce Center
77 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
North Minneapolis Workforce Center
800 West Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
The NEW LEAF WORKSHOPS for Former Offenders is a free class on Fridays at either
South or North Minneapolis Workforce Center. Participants must be on time.
2017 New Leaf Workshops Dates
South Minneapolis WorkForce Center.
North Minneapolis WorkForce Center
January 20, 2017
March 10, 2017
May 05, 2017
July 21, 2017
September 08, 2017
November 03, 2017
February, 10, 2017
April 14, 2017
June 23, 2017
August 11, 2017
October 13, 2017
December 15, 2017
Workshop topics include:
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How, When and Why to Disclose Your Record
Issues Facing Former Offenders
Avoiding Self–Sabotage and the Job Application Trap
Identifying Powerful Skills You Can Offer Employers
Effective Job Hunting Methods for Former Offenders
Resumes, Networking and Successful Interviewing
Getting It Together - How to Market Yourself
UPON REQUEST, THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS SUCH AS BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT, AUDIO TAPE AND COMPUTER DISK.
CONTACT 651-642-0696