Duluth Workforce Development

Are you looking to jump-start a new career?

Duluth Workforce Development, SOAR Career Solutions, and Duluth Adult Education collaborate with employers, unions, and training partners to offer a variety of career pathway training classes.

These no-cost training classes focus on in-demand jobs, with opportunities for additional training and advancement. Classes teach relevant hands-on skills, and prepare graduates for immediate entry into employment.

Upcoming Training Classes

• Intro to Human Services
• Commercial Driver’s License - Class B
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Intro to Construction, Healthcare, or Manufacturing 
• On-Ramp to Career Success classes
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Jump into Childcare
  • Peer Recovery Specialist
  • Computer Skills
  • OHSA 10

Application

If you are interested in applying for Duluth Workforce Development’s training and employment program for adults, please complete our online application.

https://forms.duluthmn.gov/Forms/wd-adult-training-and-employment

Eligibility requirements apply.  To learn more, contact:

Ali Haworth at Duluth Workforce Development - ahaworth@duluthmn.gov or 218-730-5235

Josh Nickila at SOAR - jnickila@soarcareers.org or 218-722-3126

Explore In-Demand Careers

Our Career Counselors can help you navigate your way into an in-demand career, such as Healthcare, Construction, or Childcare.

• Healthcare accounts for 25% of all jobs in our region. Explore the various career pathways and occupations in healthcare here and here.
• Construction workers are in high demand as Duluth and the region invests in many large projects. Learn more about how to start your career in construction here.
• Child care providers need caring, qualified staff to fill open positions.  Learn more about how to start your career in child care here.

See one of our previous client's success story below:

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.