Career Center Central
by Michelle Dreier
Member Engagement/Gov't Affairs Manager
Did you know that Minnesota Electrical Association has a strong workforce development program to assist our members with the labor shortage?
You can now post job advertisements on our website at https://jobs.electricalassociation.com/. To use this page, you must first purchase the ability to do so.
Another option to view resumes is MEA's new Resume Center. We have partnered with community-based organizations to develop a pipeline of workers with the aptitude and drive to complete MEA’s apprenticeship program and become the journeyworkers of the future. Check out the Resume Center at
www.electricalassociation.com/resume the next time you are in the market for a new apprentice. We currently have over 30 individuals looking for the opportunity to apprentice. The Resume Center is FREE for MEA members.
Recent Avivo graduates came with a $1,000 scholarship towards the first year of our electrical apprenticeship tuition. Avivo provides candidate screening and 60 hours of workforce readiness training. Avivo also provides job coaching and wrap around support to make certain your new hire is successful in their new role.
Goodwill Easter Seals Construction program provides 300 hours of construction and workforce readiness education over a 12-week period. Individuals spend 6 weeks working in the classroom and shop. Their final 6 weeks is spent working in the field. This program refers candidates interested in electrical careers for members to hire.
Midwest Renewable Energy Association offers a 48-hour training in Solar Panel Installation. They refer graduates to our membership.
I realize the tight labor market is making it difficult out there and many members are in need of journeyworkers to supervise apprentices. The lack of journeyworkers is restricting the growth of crews. The Electrical Association provides instruction and support to educate entry-level talent to journeyworker status. If you are unfamiliar with our apprenticeship program and workforce initiatives please give us a call!