Pathways programs
Career training
Pathways Program
Kickstart your next career! Pathways are training programs designed for graduates to qualify for certain jobs. Hennepin County collaborates with community partners to recruit participants and deliver trainings.
Email ccintake@ppl-inc.org
Current Pathways
Building Operations Technician (BOT)
Prepares graduates for a career in residential or commercial building care and maintenance.
- Length: 8 months
- Career fields: facilities engineering, operations, and maintenance
- Program partners: Project for Pride in Living and Minneapolis College
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Building operations technician pathway
Building Services Engineering Program (BSE)
This program is an expansion of the Building Operations Technician (BOT) pathway. Participants receive all the BOT training and credentialling while also being offered additional paid training and work experience. This additional training will qualify candidates for roles as Facilities Maintenance Operation Engineers.
- Length: 9-months
- Careers: Building engineering, facility maintenance
- Program partner: Project for Pride in Living
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ccintake@ppl-inc.org
Human Services Representative
Participants build computer and professional skills to prepare for Human Services positions. These roles all involve helping community members navigate county benefits.
- Length: 9 months
- Career field: human services
- Program partners: Project for Pride in Living and Normandale Community College
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Human services representative pathway
Office Specialist
In a virtual and on-site setting, participants hone their administrative, technology, and customer service skills with Hennepin County laptops, courses are taught by Project for Pride in Living instructors in collaboration with Hennepin County staff. Graduates are eligible for a variety of job classes, including the most common Office Specialist III or Office Specialist, Principal.
- Length: 8 weeks
- Career fields: customer service and administrative
- Program partner: Project for Pride in Living
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Office specialist pathway
Operator Apprenticeship with Hennepin Energy Recovery Center
Apprentices gain hands-on experience in welding, working in confined spaces, and general machine maintenance. Graduates are eligible to apply for full time employment at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center and Hennepin County's Facility Services.
- Length: 9 months
- Career fields: heavy equipment operation, facilities, and maintenance
- Program partner: Project for Pride in Living
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Operator apprenticeship
