Free post-secondary training now available in Scott County
The Career Lift Initiative is a new community partnership open to Scott County residents that will provide:
FREE training: credentialing and certificate programs for high-demand jobs in Scott County.
Quality Job Placement & Retention Services provided by the Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce.
Comprehensive Support Services through Scott County Employment and Training.
Eligibility Requirements
All participants must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work in the U.S., and not enrolled in any K–12 school.
Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Identify as a person of color
- Lack stable housing
- Lack a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have disabilities
- Have been unemployed for 26+ of the past 52 weeks
- Have limited English proficiency
- Have income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline
Business Partnership
Organizations interested in becoming Career Lift business partners can access the Interested Business Partner Form.
Training Location
SouthWest Metro Dean Lakes Education Center4601 Dean Lakes BlvdShakopee, MN 55379
Coursework & Training Opportunities
DEED Disclaimer
The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.