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Great Minnesota Get-Together
Want to work the 12 days of the State Fair? You must be 16 or older. Starting May 6, register online to let them know you are interested. You will also have to visit the Employment Center in person and staff will refer you to employers for job interviews.

If you have already worked at the Fair between 2007 and 2012 you will have to stop by the Employment Center to update and reactivate your registration.
 
posted Apr 2, 2013 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

Apply by Feb. 22!
The Conservation Corps MN would like 15-18 year olds to apply for a summer job in the Youth Outdoors Program by Feb. 22. Youth work on a crew of 6 youth and 2 leaders, get paid $7.25/hr and work for 11 weeks doing tasks like invasive species removal, native plan installation, gardening, urban farming, and leading volunteers in environmental projects.
 
posted Feb 12, 2013 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

He or She Who Has the Most, Wins
There's a concept out there called gameification, which works on the premise that if you can make something into a game, people will be more willing to do it. Want to learn about how to deal with money but think it will be boring? Try our Finance Games subtopic to find a fun way to educate yourself.
 
posted Jan 29, 2013 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

Start Looking for Summer Jobs Now
It seems crazy to start looking now, but many internship opportunities require applications in February and March for summer jobs. Check out our Summer Jobs websites for more information. Consider attending our Teen Job Fair on March 23 too!
 
posted Dec 27, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

It's Not Too Early to Start
Do you want to go on to college? Do you have an idea of what you would like to do for a career? It's not too early to start Mapping Your Future! Explore options to discover your long term goals. Learn how to make high school classes count toward college or a career. Prepare for life after high school. And don't forget to have fun!
 
posted Nov 28, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

It's Like a Game
Money is like the points system in the game of life. Explore the Jobs & Money Games subtopic to find an online game that will teach you how to play the game of life to make the most of your money.
 
posted Oct 25, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

Under 15 & Looking for a Job?
Time to become your own boss. In this list of Job Ideas for Teens 15 and Younger: Businesses Beyond Babysiting & Lemonade Stands, get some tips for success and a list of ideas of things you could get paid to do.
 
posted Aug 7, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

Job Interview Tips
Learn what to do and more importantly what NOT to do by watching this video on how to interview for a job. Still looking for those interviews? Use one or two of our Job Search Engines to track down a place to work.
 
posted May 23, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

New Look
Check out our new subtopics Finance Games, Job Search Engines, Managing Money and Self Employment. You can play and learn, find jobs more easily, figure out how to save and invest, and create a job for yourself.
 
posted Mar 28, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

On March 24
Come to the Teen Job Fair at Minneapolis Central Library to learn from employers how to apply for jobs, ace an interview, and find success in the work world. The Fair only lasts from noon to 3 on Saturday, March 23.
 
posted Feb 23, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney

What are your goals?
Want to buy a car? Pay for college?  It All Adds Up  has online games and simulations that will teach you the ins and outs of credit management, saving, buying and more.
 
posted Feb 3, 2012 by Jody W. Category: JobsMoney