Merrick’s Career Services program is dedicated to providing resources and skills to assist participants in identifying training opportunities in preparing for a career. These resources provide unemployed and underemployed adults with resume building, job searches, email access, job readiness training, weekly job clubs, professional computer skills, as well as help to identify employment references and interview skills. Additionally, Merrick offers a 6 – 8 week Construction Training Program at various times throughout the year.
Staff work with employers to provide pre-screened, qualified job applicants, which are achieved through the Construction Training Program and Employment Readiness training program. Merrick also provides employment partners with on-going supports and open lines of communication. Our experience has been that, once a Merrick participant is hired into an organization, they not only excel but also are committed to building a career and growing with the business.
CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
Merrick’s Career Resource Center enables residents to identify and obtain jobs. Trained staff members assess participants’ work skills, interests, and education to help them successfully navigate the employment search and interviewing process. Other services and resources offered include resume writing guidance, job retention consultation, work preparedness, transportation assistance, and provision of work-appropriate attire. In addition, a walk-in education and technology center allows participants access to use computers, copy and fax machines, in support of job attainment.
Hours OF OPERATION
1669 Arcade Street North, Suite 4
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Admin Office: (651) 771-9339
Monday – Thursday, 8am – 4:30pm
Friday, 8am – 12pm
Are you or someone you know seeking to explore careers and free local training opportunities? Contact Angel Vang at avang@merrickcs.org or call 651-219-5452 to set up an appointment.
EAST SIDE WORKFORCE EXCHANGE (xCHANGE)
The xCHANGE is a collaboration of 11 non-profit organizations helping East Side Saint Paul residents through a coordinated effort to provide outreach, skills training, life coaching, and community supports.
Through talent sourcing and employer partnership building, the xCHANGE brings organizations and employers together to help workers succeed.
See xCHANGE Introductory document HERE.
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Merrick Community Services is an inclusive environment committed to serving diverse individuals, organizations and communities. Merrick Community Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.