The Employment Network
Connecting Talent and Employers
Meaningful work changes everything. The Employment Network connects Minnesota job seekers with businesses seeking reliable talent, while offering personalized coaching, career transition support, and barrier-informed guidance every step of the way.
Why Choose Us
Two Paths. One Mission.
Connecting job seekers and employers through personalized support and proven workforce solutions — all completely fee-free.
Job Seekers
Personalized career coaching, job search guidance, resumes, interviews, and transition support.
Employer Hiring Support
No-cost recruitment support, candidate referrals, workforce planning, and retention check-ins.
Our Mission
The Employment Network focuses on job placement and workforce development by matching Minnesota job seekers with opportunities that fit their skills and goals. Through strong employer partnerships and personalized support, we help people find the right fit and move into meaningful employment.
For Job Seekers
Personalized support for your next step
Looking for a new job can feel overwhelming, especially during a major life or career transition. You don’t have to do it alone. The Employment Network provides real support for people navigating job changes, employment gaps, career pivots, or uncertainty about what comes next.
Career & Job Transition Coaching
One-on-one coaching to clarify your goals and create a realistic plan.
Job Search Strategy & Support
Customized job search plans, weekly check-ins, and accountability to keep you moving forward.
Resume, LinkedIn & Personal Branding
Stand-out materials that match your strengths, experience, and the jobs you want next.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews, coaching, and feedback to help you feel confident and prepared.
Training & Upskilling Navigation
Support identifying programs, certifications, and pathways to build skills faster.
Recruitment & Talent Sourcing
Access to pre-screened, job-ready candidates for high-demand roles.
Workforce Planning & Hiring Support
Discovery meetings, job posting support, and consultative hiring guidance.
Onboarding & Retention Support
30, 90, and 180-day retention check-ins to support long-term success.
Career-Transition Talent Pipelines
Candidates with transferable skills who are prepared for new roles and new industries.
Community & Training Partnerships
Connections to training providers and workforce initiatives to strengthen your pipeline.
For Employers
Dependable Talent, No-cost Hiring Support
Hiring is hard. Turnover is expensive. When your team is short-staffed, everything slows down. The Employment Network is a value-driven hiring partner offering free, high-quality recruitment support that helps you find people who are ready to work and motivated to succeed.
Our Process
How it works
The Employment Network makes hiring and job searching easier through a simple, supportive process. Job seekers start by completing an intake, while employers share their hiring needs. From there, we create a personalized plan based on goals, barriers, and timelines, then connect employers with candidates who are the right fit for the role and workplace.
Connect
Job seekers complete an intake, and employers share hiring needs.
1
Plan
We build a personalized employment plan or hiring strategy based on goals, barriers, and timelines.
2
Match
We connect employers with candidates who align with the role and workplace environment.
3
Support
We stay involved after the hire through coaching and retention check-ins.
4
Personalized coaching and guidance
Expanded access to motivated talent
A mission-driven approach with measurable outcomes
Strong employer partnerships
The Employee Network
Let’s build what’s next — together.
Whether you’re a job seeker ready for your next step or an employer looking for dependable talent, The Employment Network is here to support your success.