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The MnDOT-DEED Highway Heavy Construction Training (HHCT) Program Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

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Page 1: Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

The MnDOT-DEEDHighway Heavy

Construction Training (HHCT) Program

Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

Page 2: Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

10 days - Pre-Apprentice Highway Construction Laborer

Orientation to highway construction industry

OSHA-30 Federal Safety Certification MnDOT Flagger Training Wellness and conditioning Power, pneumatic and hand tool use Highway construction terminology Applicable mathematics and formulae Job search methods and resources

MnDOT-DEED HHCTWhat training do I get?

Page 3: Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

Employer outreach w/updated graduate profiles and contact information

Current job leads Ongoing job search skills building, including

targeted resume and interviewing assistance

Group and individual advisories Case management - direct counsel/support When you’re hired – limited financial

support for job retention including work clothing, gas, tools, child care and food

MnDOT-DEED HHCTWhat help do I get after training?

Page 4: Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

Female/minority Independent vehicle ownership and

insurance Valid and current driver’s license No current or completed apprenticeships High school graduate/GED E-mail and telephone Achieve National Career Readiness

Certification (Silver/level 4)

MnDOT-DEED HHCTHow do I establish eligibility?

Page 5: Partnering to Fulfill Minnesota’s Diversity Employment Goals

Free of charge, available at most larger WFCs

Registration generates access to Keytrain – online mentoring/skills training program

3 test parts – “Reading for Information”, “Locating Information”, “Applied Math”

NCRC exams total approximately 4 hours You can achieve several skill levels: bronze,

silver, gold or platinum certification Certification applicable to multiple

employers and industries

MnDOT-DEED HHCTNational Career Readiness Certification

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Read the HHCT program brochure thoroughly

Read the application FAQ thoroughly Take the NCRC test and achieve a Silver

Certificate Fill out the application carefully and

completely Send in the application by mail, e-mail, fax

or give it to the WorkForce Center representative

Include your NCRC scores Call the Coordinator with any questions

MnDOT-DEED HHCTHow do I apply?

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Application reviewed and screened Successful applicants will be notified by e-

mail and scheduled for an interview Bring required documentation Background and documentation check

performed Successful candidates will be notified by e-

mail and scheduled for training

MnDOT-DEED HHCTWhat happens after I apply?