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SUMMARY:Dislocated Worker Information Session - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Have you been laid off or are you facing job displacement? Join us for a free information session to learn about resources that can help you move forward. \nDuring this session\, our staff will explain the Dislocated Worker Program and the free services available to eligible participants\, including career advising\, skills assessments\, training opportunities\, and assistance finding new employment. \nYou may be eligible if you: \n– Received a layoff notice.\n– Lost your job due to a business closure.\n– Worked for a company that is closing or downsizing.\n– Experienced a farm or business closure because of economic conditions. \n📍Nobles County Government Center\, Worthington (318 9th Street)\n2nd Wednesday of Each Month |1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (come and go) \nCost: Free \nWhether you’re just starting your job search or considering training for a new career\, we’re here to help. \nInterested in this program? Fill out our interest form: https://www.swmnpic.org/apply-for-services/ \n  \nInformation Session Flyer: Dislocated Worker Program Info Sessions (1)
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/dislocated-worker-information-session-worthington/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council – Worthington\, 318 9th Street\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dislocated Worker Information Session
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SUMMARY:Dislocated Worker Information Session - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Have you been laid off or are you facing job displacement? Join us for a free information session to learn about resources that can help you move forward. \nDuring this session\, our staff will explain the Dislocated Worker Program and the free services available to eligible participants\, including career advising\, skills assessments\, training opportunities\, and assistance finding new employment. \nYou may be eligible if you: \n– Received a layoff notice.\n– Lost your job due to a business closure.\n– Worked for a company that is closing or downsizing.\n– Experienced a farm or business closure because of economic conditions. \n📍Nobles County Government Center\, Worthington (318 9th Street)\n2nd Wednesday of Each Month |1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (come and go) \nCost: Free \nWhether you’re just starting your job search or considering training for a new career\, we’re here to help. \nInterested in this program? Fill out our interest form: https://www.swmnpic.org/apply-for-services/ \n  \nInformation Session Flyer: Dislocated Worker Program Info Sessions (1)
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/dislocated-worker-information-session-worthington/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council – Worthington\, 318 9th Street\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dislocated Worker Information Session
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SUMMARY:Dislocated Worker Information Session - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Have you been laid off or are you facing job displacement? Join us for a free information session to learn about resources that can help you move forward. \nDuring this session\, our staff will explain the Dislocated Worker Program and the free services available to eligible participants\, including career advising\, skills assessments\, training opportunities\, and assistance finding new employment. \nYou may be eligible if you: \n– Received a layoff notice.\n– Lost your job due to a business closure.\n– Worked for a company that is closing or downsizing.\n– Experienced a farm or business closure because of economic conditions. \n📍Nobles County Government Center\, Worthington (318 9th Street)\n2nd Wednesday of Each Month |1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (come and go) \nCost: Free \nWhether you’re just starting your job search or considering training for a new career\, we’re here to help. \nInterested in this program? Fill out our interest form: https://www.swmnpic.org/apply-for-services/ \n  \nInformation Session Flyer: Dislocated Worker Program Info Sessions (1)
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/dislocated-worker-information-session-worthington/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council – Worthington\, 318 9th Street\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dislocated Worker Information Session
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SUMMARY:Mechatronics Training – Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Where Mechanics Meet Electronics\nStart your path toward a high-demand technical career with our hands-on Mechatronics Certificate Program. This training combines mechanical\, electrical\, and digital systems to help participants build real-world skills used in today’s manufacturing and industrial workplaces. \nClick Here to see if you Qualify \nParticipants will receive training in: \n\nElectrical systems\nCircuits and sensors\nHydraulics and pneumatics\nPLC/HMI systems\nRobotics\nWelding\nBoiler operations\n\nThrough hands-on instruction and industry-focused learning\, students will gain the skills needed for careers in advanced manufacturing\, automation\, maintenance\, and industrial technology. \nLocation\n📍 Center for Excellence – Worthington \nClass Schedule\nJuly 6 – August 28\, 20263 days per week | 6 hours per day \nInterested?\nTake the next step toward a technical career.👉 Apply today to learn more and see if you qualify for the Mechatronics Training Program. \nEvent Poster: Mechatronics – Worthington – June 2026
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/mechatronics-training-worthington-2/
LOCATION:Center of Excellence – Worthington\, 1215 3rd Avenue\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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SUMMARY:Welding Training - Worthington - Oct 6
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Welding Training. \nStudents will earn six college credits\, including Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles and Fundamentals\, through hands-on training. \nClasses will run from August to October 2025\, and will be held at Worthington Continuing Center of Education (CCE). \nIf you are interested in this course or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Welding Course. \nClass Schedule\n\nOctober 6 – December 31\, 2025\n3 days/week – Monday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday\n4:30 – 8:30 pm
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/welding-training-worthington-oct-6/
LOCATION:Center of Excellence – Worthington\, 1215 3rd Avenue\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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SUMMARY:Nursing Assistant Training - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Nursing Assistant Training. \nStudents will earn their Minnesota Nursing Assistant License\, which can lead to opportunities in roles such as TMA\, LPN\, Home Health Aide\, and more. \nWe have three classes starting SOON in Marshall\, Worthington\, and Jackson. See information below. \nMarshall\nLocation: Avera in Marshall\, MN \nREQUIRED Bridge Program (Virtual): Starting in August for 6 weeks (2 days per week for 2 hours each day) \nOrientation: October 1 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nLab: October 23\, 27\, 30\, November 3 from 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm \nClinical: November 8\, 9 from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm \n  \nWorthington\nLocation: Minnesota West – Worthington \nREQUIRED Bridge Program (Virtual): Starting in August for 6 weeks (2 days per week for 2 hours each day) \nOrientation:  October 6\, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. \nLab:  October 23\, 27\, 30\, from 4:30-9:30 pm. November 3\, 6\, from 4:30-9:30 pm. \nClinical:   November 8 and 9 from 6:00 am -2:30 pm. \n  \nJackson\nLocation: Minnesota West – Jackson \nREQUIRED Bridge Program (Virtual): Starting in August for 6 weeks (2 days per week for 2 hours each day) \nOrientation:  September 10 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nLab:  October 1\, 5\, 8\, 12\, 19\, from 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm \nClinical:   October 22\, from 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; October 26\, 29\, from 4:30 pm -10:00 pm \nIf you are interested in this course or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Nursing Assistant Training Course.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/nursing-assistant-training-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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SUMMARY:Welding Training - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Welding Training. \nStudents will earn six college credits\, including Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles and Fundamentals\, through hands-on training. \nClasses will run from August to October 2025\, and will be held at Worthington Continuing Center of Education (CCE). \nIf you are interested in this course or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Welding Course. \nClass Schedule\n\nMonday\, Tuesday\, and Thursday for the first 3 weeks\nThen classes will move to evening classes | 2 nights for welding\, 1 night for the bridge class.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/welding-training-august-2025/
LOCATION:Center of Excellence – Worthington\, 1215 3rd Avenue\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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SUMMARY:Welding Training - Worthington
DESCRIPTION:This Welding course adds value to any manufacturing career pathway. Through hands-on training\, students will earn six college credits\, including Blueprint Reading and Welding Principals and Fundamentals. \nClasses run from June 17 – August 23\, 2024\, in Worthington\, MN. Students will meet for 12 hours per week between those dates. \nThis is a FREE Training for qualified participants. Please fill out our interest form and indicate Welding Course as your program of interest or contact Sandy to see if you qualify. \nEmployers\, we are continually looking for guest speakers\, mentors\, business tours\, and placements for students taking the course. If you are looking to hire welders or interested in connecting\, please fill out our interest form here and indicate specifically that you are interested in the welding course. \nProgram Flyer: \n	Welding Course - Worthington - June 17\, 2024
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/welding-training-worthington/
LOCATION:Center for Career Education – Worthington\, MN\, 1215 3rd Ave\, Worthington\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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