Transitional benefits of child care, medical assistance and support services are available to qualifying individuals. This program provides services to those receiving food stamps while on a job search or involved in other activities associated with preparing for work. FSET participants work closely with a job placement consultant to prepare them for employment through counseling, job referral , job search training, and supportive services. After employment is found, the food stamp allotment ceases or is reduced. This program is funded by an employer-paid tax to cover job seeking expenses for the unemployed or underemployed.
Eligibility is based on program requirements under Minnesota reemployment law.
To apply for a new claim, visit your local WorkForce Center or click here . As required by law, WorkForce Center provides priority job referrals to qualified veterans and training opportunities to all eligible veterans. Older Worker Program Older workers, age 55 and older, represent a continually growing segment of the population in Northwest Minnesota. This has been a largely untapped resource for the business community. This program provides a way for qualified, experienced workers to receive assessment for their skills, counseling, job referrals, work training, and employment in the private sector.