Dakota County Employment Department in West Saint Paul Minnesota

The Dakota County Employment Department, located in West Saint Paul, MN, is a Minnesota State agency that promotes workforce development, connects employers to qualified employees, and offers supportive services for unemployed and disabled workers in the Dakota County area.

• Finding jobs in West Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Employment and unemployment programs
• Dakota County job centers
• Employee rights and labor laws
• Employment visas

The Employment Department offers workforce development programs to support the existing and future workforce, including identifying workforce needs and developing strategies that foster a productive workforce. These workforce development programs provide services for workers in Dakota County, including veterans re-entering the workforce. Dakota County veterans can receive transition assistance, job training, priority job referrals, and support from workforce case managers.

In Dakota County, Job Centers offer services through the Employment Department. These services include employment workshops, resume assistance, career path information, and job fair announcements. The Job Center also offers an electronic job bank with opportunities in the Dakota County area and apprenticeship opportunities. Employers can contact the Job Center to access recruitment services, for information on West Saint Paul tax credit programs, and labor market information. Job seekers benefit from facilities such as computers, phones, fax machines, and office equipment, available at the Job Center. The Dakota County Job Center is open to all individuals, with no limits or eligibility requirements.

The Employment Department offers disability job assistance for the Dakota County area. Job seekers or workers with disabilities can access specialized services, such as job placement and career counseling, vocational rehabilitation services, and support on managing unique barriers to employment. The Department of Employment also provides advice on the impact of earned income on disability benefits.

The Employment Department provides information on seasonal and migrant worker employment in the Dakota County area. This includes referrals to employment opportunities for seasonal and migrant workers, community services available to these workers, and other Minnesota state programs like workers' compensation insurance, unemployment insurance, and unemployment benefits. These services are available in multiple languages.

You may contact the Dakota County Employment Department by calling 651-554-5611, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Dakota County Employment Department, 1 Mendota Road, West Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55118.