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Minnesota Job Networks
Metro Area Job Clubs
Updated 3/25/10


Job Transition groups host guest speakers and offer group discussions on topics related to job search, an opportunity to network for job leads and the chance to gain support from other job seekers. Please share the list with Out Placement Firms, Recruitment Firms, Temporary employment firms, Churches, Work Force Centers and all individuals seeking employment so they can choose a group that meets their needs at a convenient location.

Minnesota Job Networks
Group
Location
Meeting Time
Format or Specialization
Contact
ANDOVER

       
Job Transition Group
Constance Free Church
16150 Crosstown Blvd
NW Andover MN
Monday nights 7 to 9PM
763-434-5995
ANOKA

       
Mt Olive Networking Group
Mt Olive Lutheran Church
700 Western Street, Anoka, MN
9:30 Wednesday mornings, updstairs in the Choir room.
Help desk is located as you come in the front door.
Format is Open, review new members, what type of employment everyone is looking for that attends the meetings. New issues-COBRA, unemployment-we are not experts, but have experienced. Open to discuss new programs and new ideas. Support of job seekers and support for those who want to come in and discuss loss of jobs with othersemotional support as well
BAYPORT

       
Valley Networking Group
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
490 4th St N Bayport, MN 55003
2nd Monday of each month
7pm-9pm
Non-demoninational group offering speakers and networking
BLAINE

       
The Networking Group
Work Force Center
1201 89th Ave. NE
Suite 220
Mondays 1:00-2:30
Tuesdays 1:00-2:30
Wednesdays 1:00-2:30
networking contacts, occasional speaker, job leads on www.minnesotaworks.net
Veterans Job Club
Work Force Center
1201 89th Ave. NE
Suite 220
Mondays
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Veterans Only
Special Job Search Topics Each Week
Varied Speakers
Networking Opportunities
BLOOMINGTON

       
Sales & Marketing Professionals Network, Inc.
(SMPnet)
Oak Grove Presbyterian
Church 2200 Old Shakopee Road
(Intersection of Old
Shakopee and Penn)
www.oakgrv.org
Every-other-Saturday
9:00 AM
(Jan 3rd, Jan 17th, Jan 31th,
Feb 28th etc.)
Networking Specializing in Sales & Marketing Executives' networking support
$50.00 per/year
$30 per 1/2 year
Subgroup networking groups, too
George Burr 612-669-0455
gburr@localmarketmedia.com

Group Web site:
www.SMPnet.org
FEI/FENG
Financial Executives International (FEI) - Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG)
Lee Hecht Harrison
International Plaza
Suite 505
7900 International Drive
Bloomington, MN 55425
Last Thursday of the month
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Under 'Chapters - Meeting Announcements' for complete details
Also publish bi-weekly listing of senior finance opportunities from on-line, recruiters and FEI/FENG Members.
Networking and support for financial executive’s members of FEI and FENG.
FEI membership has reduced fee for finance executives in transition – holds monthly meetings for networking, professional development and guest speakers FENG membership is free – must have sponsor to join. Holds joint Career Service meeting with FEI.
Mark Richards
richards_mj@msn.com
612-859-8869
www.thefeng.org
Please contact for membership information. For schedules or events/locations, please visit the Minneapolis chapter at www.thefeng.org
Minnesota Manufacturing Network
Tuesdays 9 am to 11am (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month)
Networking. Comprised primarily of Minneapolis/St. Paul based professionals with at least ten years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
Meetings by invitation only LinkedIn Group is OPEN to SR Mfg. Experience. No recruiters.
Minnesota WorkForce Center Hennepin South
4220 W Old Shakopee Rd #100
Bloomington
First and Third Friday
9:30-11:30
General support and networking
facilitated by Lee Shumate
952-346-4028
www.positivelyminnesota.com/hennepinsouth
Health Care Professionals Networking group
Minnesota WorkForce Center
Hennepin South
4220 W Old Shakopee Rd #100
Bloomington
First and 3rd Tuesdays, also 9:30-11:30
Designed for people wanting to explore new or non-traditional health care fields
facilitated by Susan Speetzen
952-346-4028
www.positivelyminnesota.com/hennepinsouth
Starbucks
Wednesday
Networking Specializing on Sales & Marketing
By Invitation Only
Career Networking Group The Minnesota Chapter of the Project Management Institute – (PMI-MN)
Hilton
34th Ave & American Blvd East
Bloomington, MN
3rd Monday of each month
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
(check the website)
Networking
Speakers
Workshops for Project Managers
BROOKLYN PARK
       
Job Club
HIRED & DEED
Work Force Center
(Hennepin North)
7115 Northland Terrace Suite 100
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Every Monday
10:00-11:30PM
Call for information
Pre-registration required
Brooklyn Park, 763-536-6016
Special Job Search Topics Each Week
Varied Speakers
Netowrking Opportunities
For information please call
763-536-6000
www.positivelyminnesota.com
www.hired.org
Nancy Buysse & Al Miller
NHCC Job Support Network
North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Ave
North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Meets every-other week on Wednesdays at 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Room: CBT 132

Beginning May 5, we will be holding our Job Support Network meetings in ES-01
Initiative for students and others affected by job loss, transition and unemployment
Chance to connect with and support one another. Opportunity to learn about specific employment topics.
Let us know what topics you'd most like to see highlighted
Start with group check-in/sharing
Focus the majority of the time on a specific employment topic
Employment topic facilitated by campus or community volunteer/guest speaker.
Gretchen Rixie
Director of Student & Workforce Support grixie@nhcc.edu
763-493-0501
Kathryn Quam
Workforce Liaison
kqam@nhcc.edu
763-488-0475
Sue Smith Counselor
ssmith@nhcc.edu
763-424-0710
Faith Based Job Search
Living Word Christian Center
9201 75th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
first and third Fridays of each month from 7:30-9am at the Living Word Christian Center Room SG2.
To get to Room SG2 go to the western-most end of the new corridor
Our Faith Based Job Search Leaders show you how to combine the Word with realworld job hunting skills. Topics: Driving out Fear, Resume Writing, Internet Search, Interview Process, God’s Plan for You, and more. This 6-session course is free and open to the community.
Veterans Job Club
Work Force Center
(Hennepin North)
7115 Northland Terrace Suite 100
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Fridays
9:00-11:00
Sign up at the front desk
Veterans Only
Special Search Topics Each Week
Varied Speakers
Networking Opportunities
For information please call
Mark Mann
763-536-6073
www.positivelyminnesota
BURNSVILLE
       
The Job Connections Group
Prince of Peace
Christian Life Center
Rooms 200 - 202
200 E. Nicollet Blvd.
Tuesday
6:30 - 8:15 PM
Sponsored by Prince of Peace and Shepherd of the Valley Churches
Networking, speakers addressing job search skills and small group discussion/support
Networking Job Club
Minnesota WorkForce Center - Dakota County
2900 County Road 42 West
Suite 140
Burnsville, MN 55337
Every Wednesday
9am to 11am
Usually speakers, presentations or topics for the first hour, Networking for the second hour.
Mike Lang
952-895-7600
michael.lang@state.mn.us
Veterans Networking Job Club
Minnesota WorkForce Center - Dakota County
2900 County Road 42 West Suite 140
Burnsville, MN 55337
Every Monday 10am to 12 noon
Usually speakers, presentations or topics for the first hour, Networking for the second hour.
Harry Ostendorf
952-895-7656
harry.ostendorf@state.mn.us
CHANHASSEN
       
St Hubert's Catholic Community
8201 Main Street
2nd and 4th Tuesday
7:00pm - 8:45 pm
The JTSG is designed to provide spiritual, physiological, and moral support for people that are going through job transition.
George Davisson
952 443 0010
George_Davisson@Yahoo.com
Westwood Job Trasition Group
Westwood Community Church in Room #116
3121 Westwood Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55311
5:30PM-7:00PM
on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every Month
Networking, prayer, speakers, networking
contacts
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
       
Going Forward Job Club
Puerta Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
3800 Central Ave
Columbia Heights
last Monday of the month from 6p-8p
Presented in conjunction with Women Achieving New Directions, a program of Resource. The group is for both adult men & women job seekers. Dinner is provided, and we can provide child care, if needed. It's free, but if you need childcare, you must RSVP
763-788-9009
COON RAPIDS
       
North Metro Job Networking Group
Church of The Epiphany
1900 - 111th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Room 709-711
Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
NMJNG is a non-denominational group open to all persons. A positive evening that begins and ends with prayer. We offer speakers from time to time, networking, current job leads, ongoing job search strategies. One-on-one work with Dick White on resume work, interviewing techniques and managing career transitions; Join other jobs seekers to share and be informed.
Richard White
richardwhite01@msn.com
Church Office 763-755-1020
Surviving Unemployment Life Challenges
The Church of Epiphany
1900-111th Ave
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Mondays
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Non-denominational group open to all.
Group offers emotional support, information, and resources that address housing issues, health, finances, and much more. A place to receive support and information, know they are not alone, gives people hope and strength to effectively continue their job search.
Mary Maness
mmaness4@yahoo.com
Church Office 763-755-1020
CRYSTAL
       
Minnesota Management Society
Various locations
3 to 4 times a year, call or e-mail for location & time
Networking and speakers
Brian Thomas
bsthomas@bitstream.net
952 544 9464
EGAN
       
Easter Job Transitions Group
Easter Lutheran Church
4200 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Pilot Knob at Diffley Road
Every Tuesday at 7:30-9:00 AM
New presentation by professional recruiter
1st Tuesday of each month
Intended to inspire job seekers, refine job seeking skills, and celebrate successes. Topics change each week. Guest speakers, discussion groups, videos, networking opportunities.
EDEN PRAIRIE
       
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
13600 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Networking
952-937-2776
www.standrewlu.org
Job Transition Support Group
St. Andrew Lutheran
13600 Technology Drive
Monday
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Networking, Speakers & Small Group
ITNetworkers @ St. Andrew Lutheran
St. Andrew Lutheran
13600 Technology Drive
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers, small group discussions for all Techies
Crossroads Career Network
Grace Church of Eden Prairie
9301 Eden Prairie Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
1st Thursday of the Month
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Divine Grind (Cafertia-to the right inside Door 4)
Expert Speakers and varied career search topics, facilitated and informal networking, prayer and support. Small groups available.
Dave Sparkman
david_sparkman@uhc.com
www.ccnatgrace.com
(see the Upcoming Events" tab for any changes)
"201" Workshops
Grace Church of Eden Prairie
9301 Eden Prairie Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
3rd Thursday evening of each month
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Room M209
2nd floor up the stairs-enter Door 4
In Depth/Hands On "201" Workshops:
We meet monthly at Grace Church for further questions and answers, and "rool up our sleeves" to review in greater depth the career search topic for the month.
www.ccnatgrace.com
(see the "Upcoming Events" tab for any changes)
Networking Support Group for Sales and Marketing Individuals:
Grace Church of Eden Prairie
9301 Eden Prairie Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Thursday mornings, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m., at Grace Church, except for the 1st Thursday of the month
Meets at 9:00 a.m. on the first Thursday
Contact Wes Tang @ 952-949-0035 for further information
www.ccnatgrace.com
(see the "Upcoming Events" tab for any changes)
" Back Together" Careers Class
Eden Prairie Assembly
16591 Duck Lake Trail
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(EPAG Fellowship Hall)
9-11am – 2 & 4TH Thurdsays
 
Wooddale Job Transition Support Group
Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak
Road
Monday
7:15 AM
Networking, Accountability, Encouragement, and Prayer Support
Job Search Process Workshop
Lonny J. Gulden
lonny@chiefconnectionsofficer.com
Wooddale Church, 952-944-6300
www.wooddale.org
itsg@wooddale.org
EDINA
       
C-Group
Every 3 weeks
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CEOs, COOs, & Senior VPs
By invitation or referral
Introductions, networking, & mutual assistance
Christ in Career support
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Road
Room 316
1st & 3rd - Saturday
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Job Support Workshop
952-920-8515
Minneapolis Job Support Workshop
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Road
Room 107
Tuesday 6:30 PM
Professionals
$3.00 donation
Job Support Workshop for Managers, Professionals and Others
JOHN WETZEL
JOHN.WETZEL@RIGHT.COM
Web Site: www.mjsw.org
Phone: 612-720-6532
Hotline: 952-826-7011
TECHNICAL FORUM
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Rd
Room 107
Fridays 10:00 to 12:00
First there will be an introduction to the group, a brief _check about what each participant has been doing in her/his job search since the last meeting and then an opportunity to discuss issues in job search.
2. Large Group Presentations. Participants will present to the group actual activities / accomplishments from a past job using the white board or a computer projector much as one might do in an interview, handling questions and suggestions. Thus participants will be keeping up their technical skills and seeing and hearing how other people present technical information.
3. Small Group - Triads. In this segment, there will be three roles within the group: interviewer, interviewee and observer. After a few questions, the roles will be rotated. (30 minutes).
Stan Brown at 952-943-0718
MSJW Women's Networking
Christ Presbyterian Church
6901 Normandale Road Room 20 on the lower level, next to the elevator).
2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Focuses on career/life skills development and job search with special emphasis on challenges that women face. We pursue topics and speakers to appeal to both employed women and women in transition. The meetings aim to provide opportunities to share knowledge, experiences and lessons learned in an open and supportive environment.
www.MJSW.org
hotline at (952) 826-7011
M.E.G. Roy
612-554-6229
MSP HR Networking group
Edina, MN (Location varies)
Every Tuesday
9:00-10:30 AM
Meeting is from
9:00-10:00am
Open Networking
10:00-10:30am
Human Resource professionals and Human Resource professionals in career transition
Speakers every other week
Open networking, knowledge sharing, job leads, etc.
Saint Stephen's Job Search Support Group
Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church
4439 W. 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the library
Support, encouragement, and networking for job seekers
Len Slade and John Barrow
jobsupport@ststephens.com
www.ststephens.com/jobsupport
952-920-0595
SAMS.net
Wednesday
Networking
Specializing on Sales & Marketing
By Invitation Only
S & D I/T Subgroup
Pentagon Park
4620 West 77th Street
lower level conference
2nd Tuesday each Month
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Individual commercial - 30 seconds to 2 minutes Networking & speakers
Phillip Brooks
651-470-1257
philbrooks@comcast.net
S & D Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Subgroup
12100 Singletree Ln
Eden Prairie, MN
3rd Saturday of each month
8:00-9:30am
Individual commercial - 30 seconds to 2 minutes Networking & speakers
GOLDEN VALLEY
       
Smilin' & Dialin'
2nd Tuesday
bi-Month
6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Networking
By invitation only
HASTINGS
       
Jobs 4 Us
Hastings United Methodist Church
615 W 15th St
Hastings MN 55033
Meets every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
This is a faith-based support group offering a time of devotions, prayer, along with practical tips and help
Contact is Dan Alsdurf
480-2116
HOPKINS
       
Minneapolitan Toastmasters Career Enhancement / Transition
Hopkins Area Family Resource Center
915 Main street
Hopkins, MN 55343
Thursday 6:45-7:45 PM
Call for information
Job skills & Speaking Aids
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
       
Inverhills Work Connection Group
Inverhills Church
8265 Babcock Trail East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
7:00pm to 8:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Faith-based, Encouragement, Prayer Support, Networking, Special speakers
651 451-3796
www.inverhillschurch.org
Paul Weisenburger
pncw@usfamily.net
Job Connections Support Group
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. E.,
Inver Grove Heights, MN
55076
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The JCSG is for anyone at any level who is seeking employment. Each session will include a different aspect of the job search to review and discuss. Also included will be a plethora of information you will want to have at your disposal, as well as providing a wonderful networking and peer supportive environment
Tom Alcorn
651-245-1988
tralcorn4@aol.com
Church 651-451-6225
www.goodshepherdigh.com
LAKEVILLE
       
Career Connections Avodah Services
Hosanna! Lutheran
9660 163rd St West
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-435-3332
1st and 3rd Tuesday
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
Room 8
1 0n 1
Meetings room 2
Tuesdays
5:30-6:30 pm
Prayer focus with Networking and support Biblical Workplace values
Job placement
Non-profit
MAPLE GROVE
Job Transition Support Group
Maple Grove Evangelical
Free Church
8585 Rice Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369
1st and 3rd Thursday afternoons
1:00-2:30pm
Location: Kidzone
Faith-based, Encouragement, Prayer Support, Networking, Special speakers
Becky Peterson
Director of Women's and Care Ministries
763-420-6485 x105
beckyp@mgefc.org
www.mgefc.org
MEDINA
Holy Name of Jesus Church
155 County Rd. 24
Wayzata/Medina Area
1st. Thursday
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Emmaus Room
Networking Introductions & then either a speaker, panel discussion, or open networking also sends out jobs from various groups and recruiters - no need to come to meeting if just want the jobs emailed to you
Cheryl Alexander
763-416-4570
cherylalexander@comcast.net
Bill Corrigan
wcorrig@comcast.net
MINNEAPOLIS
Basilica Employment Ministry
Basilica of St. Mary
17th and Hennepin Avenues,
Minneapolis
Monthly Workshops & Individual meetings as
scheduled
One-on-one work with Janet Grove (ministry leader) and volunteer coaches; Assistance networking, locating postings, resume work, managing career transitions; Monthly workshops on job seeking topics.
Janet Grove
612-317-3508
E-mail: jgrove@mary.org
Career Coffee House
Career Crossroads
2736 Lyndale Avenue S
Suite 212, Minneapolis
Beginning Saturday,
November 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
Meetings will include check-in/updates, networking and tips/skill building Cost is $10 per person for a 6 week series of meetings
e-mailing Career Crossroads at
vicki@careercrossroads.us
Hand Up Job Club
Emerge Community Development headquarters,
1101 W. Broadway Ave. Suite 200;
Mpls., MN 55401
Corner of Emerson Ave. N & Broadway
bi-weekly Mon-Wed., 9am-11am w/9-noon Tue-Wed
Registration consists of attending an info session the Mon. prior to Job Club week, from 9am-10:15am at headquarters.
Format: Help with internet navigation of job searching, dress, resumes, cover letters, thank you cards, mock interviews, application completion, elevator speeches, and answering difficult questions in a supportive environment
Charmanique Cox, 612.787.3776
Lynn Daniels, 612.787.3773
Hennepin Church Job Transition Group
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 510 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
We meet on the first and third Monday of each month
7:00 to 8:30pm
We are targeted to people who live or work downtown, but everyone is welcome. We are a Roundtable Support Group. You will be given the opportunity share an update on your job search, practice your "elevator speech" about why someone should hire you and offer your support to the other attendees
Lutheran Social Service-Training and Education Center
Lutheran Social Service-
2400 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Open lab 9-4:30 Monday,
Thursday & Friday
1-4:30 Wednesday
Computer Classes Tuesdays at 9am and 1pm
Format or specialization: Open computer lab for job searching. We provide assistance in resumes, cover letters, and applications. Training in computer skills, employability skills and specific job skills
Channa Ring 612-879-5286
Channa.Ring@lssmn.org
Medical Device Job Transition Group
Southview Seventh Day Adventist Church
5750 S. Wentworth Ave SW corner of Wentworth & 58th St
Minneapolis
1st Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm
"Please email for invitation / industry experience required"
The mission of the Medical Device Job Group is to give medical device job seekers (engineering, quality, regulatory, purchasing, sales and marketing etc.) an opportunity to discuss issues relevant to their particular job search while meeting others in the industry.
East Side Neighborhood
Services
1700 Second St. NE
9 - 10 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday
Audrey Harris-Blount
612-787-4051
Pillsbury Neighborhood Services
Mpls. Residents only
Brian Coyle Community Center
420 S. 15th Ave.
Call for meetings
M-F 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Orientation / must Preregister
612-338-3808 to Pre-Register
TWIN CITY EMPLOYMENT COLLABORATIVE
430 First Avenue North
Suite 620
Minneapolis, MN 55401
second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Sabes JCC
There are speakers the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The goals of the group are to provide support, networking and advice about job search skills.
Ardis Wexler,
Program Coordinator,
952-417-2117
awexler@jvsmn.org
WAND, Women Achieving New Directions
3200 Penn Ave. N., Minneapolis
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday
Services primarily for single, working mothers; however, single, working fathers also welcome
Anie Umoeka
651-752-8500 or 651-752-8554
Medical Suds
Medtech, Biotech & Life science professionals
Meets Quarterly on Thursday evening at various locations
Education, seminars, & networking
For Medtech, Biotech and Life Science Professionals
www.medsuds.com
Matt Noah
952-934-5424
Net Suds
IT & High Tech Professionals
Meets quarterly at various locations
Education, seminars, & networking
For IT and High-tech professionals
www.netsuds.com
Matt Noah
952-934-5424
MISRC
Research Seminars
Carlson School of Business - Univ. of Minnesota campus
Monthly during academic year - call for information
Seminars for IT professionals
Employment Transitions
Westminster Presbyterian Church
12 St. and Marquette Ave.,
Minneapolis
Sat. 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bates Room
Ken Huskins
krh321@gmail.com
Claudia Kapitan, 612-332-3421
www.ewestminster.org
NORTH ST. PAUL
       
Work Force Center
2098 E. 11th Ave.
North St. Paul
Thursday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speakers, networking, current job leads, ongoing job search strategies and encouragement on you journey to the next job. Coping mechanisms and ideas. Join other jobs seekers to share and be informed.
Michael Ellison
651-770-4491
www.positivelyminnesota.com
651-779-5666
North East Work Search Group
North Haven Church, 2240 15th Ave East, North St. Paul, MN 55109
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:15 PM Every Tuesday - Room 102
Networking, job skill development, and Encouragement.
Richard Brunkow
651-235-3092
richardbrunkow@msn.com
PLYMOUTH
       
Network 24/7
Messiah United Methodist Church
17805 County Road 6
Plymouth, MN 55447
2nd Tuesday of the Month
7:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Open Networking, Speaker, Table Networking
Pre-registration appreciated, but not required
Jean Paulsen-Lepley,
jplepley@comcast.net
612-840-7869
Plymouth Covenant Career Transition Support Group
Plymouth Covenant Church
4300 Vicksburg Lane,
Plymouth, MN 55446
Call for a no obligation appointment.
One-on-one support to clarify and provide personal help relative to Career Transition. Go to website for list of individuals and special interests association with Career Transition
Wayzata Evangelical Free Church
705 County Rd. 101 N.
1st Tuesday of the month from 7-9 PM
Focuses on spiritual needs of individuals in transition Prayer support for job seekers. Offers mentoring and sharing of job leads
Pastor Carroll, 763-473-9463
carroll.miller@wayzatafree.org
Jim Villars
Job.Trans.WEFC@Comcast.net
SAVAGE
       
Bridgepath Support
Group & Workshops
Bridgewood Church
6201 W. 135th St
Savage, MN.
Support group currently on hiatus
John is still willing to help on an individual need.
John Whitmore
952-830-1420 ext 227
SHOREVIEW
       
SOAR for Jobs
St. Odila’s Catholic Community
3495 Victoria St. North
2nd and 4th MONDAYS of the Month
7-9pm
The St. Odilia’s Job Transition Support Group is a non-denominational group open to all persons. The group coaches people to take control of their future and achieve a successful job transition. To accomplish this, the group offers seminars with guest speakers, mentorship, training, fellowship and networking.
Call 651-484-6681
Or See Our Web Site
www.soar4jobs.org
www.stodilia.org
ST. LOUIS PARK
AITP - Association of Informational Prof.
Northwest Chapter AITP Doubletree Hotel
1500 Park Place Blvd.
Meeting 5:15 p.m
Dinner: 5:30 p.m
Program: 6:30 to 8 p.m
1st. Thursday
September through May
Women In Transition
Lennox Community Center
6715 Minnetonka Blvd, #212
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Day Workshops:
Tues / Thurs, 9am-3:30 pm
Job Skills Workshops:
Mondays, 6:00 -8:00 pm
Available to all Women regardless of work experience, education or income level. Job search seminars held weekly.
eac-mn.org/womensprog.shtml
Starbuck Networking
Group
Starbuck coffee shop highway 55 & Winnetka in the strip mall
1 - 2 p.m. Alternate Thursdays
Informal meetings but we share ideas, job leads, & contacts through e-mail. The group is very helpful, and made of many IT leaders, managers, some business people & recruiters.
Youssef Haddad
y_haddad@yahoo.com
cell (612) 791-5544
7 degrees creativ
St. Georges Episcopal Church
5224 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Fridays at 11-1:00pm
Networking and Support group for Creative Professionals
Transition Group for Creatives
St. George’s Episcopal Church
5224 Minnetonka Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Fridays, 11-1, not affiliated with the church
John Hegerman 612-669-7365
ST. PAUL
       
Women Venture
2324 University Ave. West
3rd Tuesday from
9:30-11:30 AM
4th Thursday from
6:30-8:30 PM
Set goals and develop new ideas and leads for your job search. Network with others to create new contacts and create solid support systems as you make that career transition first time free, then $35 per meeting
Call First
651-646-3808
www.womenventure.org
Coffee Hour
Jobs In Transition
Quality Career Services
2515 Wabash Ave Suite LL1
St. Paul
Mondays
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Weekly speakers, on Job Search Topics, excellent networking opportunities, No Fees, One Stop Transition Center
UU Networkers
Job/Career Transition & Support
Unity Church-Unitarian
732 Holly Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
Meets in the library upstairs every Monday morning
9:30 to 11:30
check-in on prior week's job seeking activities, people mention agenda items.
Occasional presentations
Veterans Center
2480 University Ave.
Open to Veterans
Job assistance or Individual Counsel no groups/meetings
651-644-4022
Job search help
Veterans Job Club
Work Force Center
540 Fairview Ave N
St Paul, 55104
Mondays 9:00-11:00
Sign up at the front desk
Veterans Only
Special Job Search Topics Each Week
Varied Speakers
Networking opportunities
For info call 651-642-0363
Neal Krenz
651-642-0735
www.positivelyminnesota.com
The Big Net Job Seekers
St. John The Evangelist Church,
60 N. Kent,
St. Paul 55104
Thur. 4 pm
Meet weekly to share support & knowledge.
Occasional evening seminars on job search topics
Claire Eckley
cgeckley@juno.com
www.TheBigNet.net
651-228-1172
WEST ST. PAUL
       
Dakota County Northern Service Center
1 Mendota Road West, #170
West St. Paul 55118
Monday
1:30-3:30 PM
A speaker the first hour and networking the second hour
WorkForce Center
Terri Pieper
#651-554-5955
WAYZATA
       
Face2Face Job Search
Networking
Unitarian Universalist
Church of Minnetonka
605 Rice Street Wayzata,
MN 55391
(5 minutes from 494/394/12)
first and third Thursday of each month,
9am - noon
A mix of seminar material, helpful networking, and speakers, each meeting of Face2Face is designed to serve professionals in the Twin Cities metro area who want the latest methods on job search in a tough economy. Networking Clusters include Sales and Marketing, Finance, Product/Project/Program Management, Fundraising/Non-profits, HR/Training, Operations and General Management, Finance, Engineering, Software/IT, Under-40, The Executive Forum, and others as needed.
Joanne Meehl
612-807-0258
www.face2.net
New Day Career Connection
Wayzata Community Church
125 E Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
3rd Tuesday of each Month from 7-9 am
Speaker, networking and small group discussions
Breakfast Connections: Education for Careers in Transition
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney - Wayzata Branch,
445 East Lake Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room,
Wayzata, MN
2nd Tuesday of every month September through May
Networking, Key Note Speakers on revelent topics, Workshop/Small Group Breakout, more Networking. Complimentary continental breakfast and coffee bar.
Sarah Curfman -
Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist
Sarah.a.curfman@smithbarney.com
Email to RSVP or call
Christine Heine at 952 475 4380
WOODBURY
       
Career Transition Connection
Woodbury Lutheran
7380 Afton Road
Woodbury
Meet 2nd. & 4th Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Except holidays
Christian aspect of strength and guidance through prayer. Guest speakers on relevant topics, mentoring & networking
Tom Colosimo
651-739-5144
www.woodburylutheran.org


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Please contact Bruce Hanson at bghanson@msn.com with any changes, corrections, additions.
I am a versatile & adaptable manager, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and lead at a technical and non-technical level. A manager of hardware & software: customer service, field service, system, and application engineers in manufacturing, & operations. Working globally, in the areas of IT Mgmt., Production Automation, System Certification & Integration, SCADA, IC Etch & ATE, Telecommunications & Radio. Specializing in putting systems together, getting them installed, keeping them running, & training, by managing production & service personnel, vendors, integrators, distributors, & mfg's rep’s. For more info see http://brucehanson.v2efoliomn.mnscu.edu.

   
   
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