1. Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

2.  10 days - Pre-Apprentice Highway Construction Laborer  Orientation to highway construction industry  OSHA-30 Federal Safety Certification  MnDOT Flagger Training  Wellness and conditioning  Power, pneumatic and hand tool use  Highway construction terminology  Applicable mathematics and formulae  Job search methods and resources

3.  Employer outreach w/updated graduate profiles and contact information  Current job leads  Ongoing job search skills building, including targeted resume and interviewing assistance  Group and individual advisories  Case management - direct counsel/support  When you’re hired – limited financial support for job retention including work clothing, gas, tools, child care and food

4.  Female/minority  Independent vehicle ownership and insurance  Valid and current driver’s license  No current or completed apprenticeships  High school graduate/GED  E-mail and telephone  Achieve National Career Readiness Certification (Silver/level 4)

5.  Free of charge, available at most larger WFCs  Registration generates access to Keytrain – online mentoring/skills training program  3 test parts – “Reading for Information”, “Locating Information”, “Applied Math”  NCRC exams total approximately 4 hours  You can achieve several skill levels: bronze, silver, gold or platinum certification  Certification applicable to multiple employers and industries

6.  Read the HHCT program brochure thoroughly  Read the application FAQ thoroughly  Take the NCRC test and achieve a Silver Certificate  Fill out the application carefully and completely  Send in the application by mail, e-mail, fax or give it to the WorkForce Center representative  Include your NCRC scores  Call the Coordinator with any questions

7.  Application reviewed and screened  Successful applicants will be notified by e- mail and scheduled for an interview  Bring required documentation  Background and documentation check performed  Successful candidates will be notified by e- mail and scheduled for training