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
- Participants must live and work in Scott County, Minnesota
The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce and SouthWest Metro Intermediate District were collectively awarded 1.2 million dollars in Drive for 5 grant funding from the Department of Employment & Economic Development to begin work on the Career Lift Initiative.
The Shakopee Chamber and SWMetro are seeking local businesses, educational institutions and community organizations to build one of the most robust and collaborative jobs programs ever seen in the county. As a Career Lift Business partner, your organization will gain fully trained and qualified employees in the industries listed below.
Post-Secondary Training Opportunities:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Medication Aide
Course Description:
Introduces concepts of basic human needs, health/illness continuum, and basic nursing skills in long-term care and/or home care environments. Instruction consists of a classroom or online setting, and skills labs. Skills are taught in a simulated laboratory setting utilizing demonstration and role-playing.
The course meets the objectives of the federal and state statutory requirements for nursing assistant training.
Upon successfully completing the training, students are eligible to take the certifying state exam and be listed on the nursing registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) upon passing both the Knowledge and Skills exam.
Students must have criminal background check clearance.
Emergency Medical Responder / Technician
Spring 2025 In-Person
More information coming soon.
Pharmacy Technician
Course Description:
With the need for prescription medications growing each year, the demand for pharmacy technicians is expected to increase rapidly. The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to work under supervision of a licensed pharmacist carrying out duties such as assisting patients, filling prescriptions, and keeping pharmacy records.
Boiler Licensing Program
Course Description:
This course covers both high and low pressure boilers used in steam and hot water heating, high-pressure, high-temperature hot water boilers used in heating or process installations, and small mechanical-drive steam turbines. With our comprehensive curriculum, you will gain the expertise you need to ace the boilers licensing exam, opening up new
opportunities for advancement in your career.
CompTIA A+ Certification Coursework
Course Description:
Learn the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, mobile devices, security and networking concepts, and the responsibilities of an IT professional.
In this hands-on course you will learn the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer, install Windows and Linux operating systems, connect and share network access, and troubleshoot common issues with computer and network systems. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ professional certification.
Cisco CyberOps Associate Coursework
Course Description:
Learn what it takes to be a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center (SOC) team. We will cover the core security skills needed for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing, and responding to security attacks, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. This is a hands-on, career-oriented course with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized skills to successfully handle the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of an associate-level Security Analyst working in a Security Operations Center (SOC). Helps prepare students for the Cisco CyberOps Associate professional certification.
Interested in becoming a business partner?
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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.