Office Administration

Free Career Training: Starting September 8, 2025
Average Starting Wage: $18-$26/hour

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDES:

• NorthStar Digital Literacy Certifications
• Job readiness skills; resumes and interviewing
• Coaching and mentoring from business professionals & job shadowing opportunities
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications
• Instruction on:
  • Microsoft Office programs (including Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Keyboard and 10-key typing
  • Business communication and professionalism Hybrid, in-person and online

TRAINING LOCATION:

Hybrid, in-person and online

Northwest Family Service Center
7051 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

TRAINING LENGTH:

September 8 - October 23, 2025
Hybrid (first 2 weeks in-person, remainder online)
4 days/week for 7 weeks 
Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months office experience and/or some college
• Can type 30 words per minute
• Some experience with Microsoft Office
• Low-income household eligibility

BENEFITS: 
Average starting wage: $18-$26/hour

• Job coach & placement opportunities with City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, State of MN & University of MN
• Support services available
• Minneapolis resident preference
• Stipends available for Minneapolis residents