The job seeker's responsibility is to follow that plan. The intent of MFIP is to offer the most direct path to employment. Most people who show up for employment services will be instructed to begin a job search and will receive information and support for that. People who want to pursue specific jobs should put together an employment plan and show it to their employment counselor at their first meeting or sometime during their job search. That plan can include short-term education or training if it leads directly to a job.
Education plans no longer than two years can be approved.
People who do not succeed at the job search and who develop an employment plan with their counselor may get up to one year of training or education. People who are already attending educational institutions when they are referred for MFIP employment services may continue their education plans if they meet the MFIP criteria. People who are working at least 20 hours per week for over 6 months can ask for a secondary assessment that includes education or training. Women Venture is running the Self Employment Investment Demonstration for Ramsey County. The phone number is 646-3808.