Since the fair’s opening, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities information booth has been an important stop for people who have lost their jobs. The system has prepared resources for retraining and job preparation. Due to the current economic situation, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are offering several accelerated certificate programs. These programs and many other certificate and diploma programs are intended to train people for entry-level to higher-level positions and can be completed in one year or less. To view a full list of offerings go to www.mnscu.edu and scroll down to the short-term training link, then download a chart and check out the other information.
Web sites that have been a wonderful resource include:
The Department of Employment and Economic Development: http://www.deed.state.mn.us/dw/index.htm
ISEEK: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/losejob.html
For those just entering college, the system's cost comparison chart has been a great way to talk with visitors about how their education will affect their finances. The chart lays out the annual costs of our 32 state colleges and universities as well as the annual costs of private trade schools, colleges and universities. I have had the opportunity to talk with many fairgoers about the importance of college affordability, and the chart is also a great way for the parent to start the conversation with their student(s).
Please stop by our booth to obtain copies of the cost comparison chart and information about short-term programs.
-Emily
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