partnering to fulfill minnesota’s diversity employment goals
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The MnDOT-DEEDHighway Heavy
Construction Training (HHCT) Program
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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?