Explore 10 Twin Cities programs in healthcare, technology, skilled trades, transportation and entry-level careers. Compare costs, schedules and requirements, then take the next step with the provider.
Healthcare
Medical Office Administration
Takoda — American Indian OIC
Prepare for patient registration, insurance verification and medical records work.
Cost / pay: Free for eligible students.
Location & schedule: Minneapolis / hybrid; provider describes 12 weeks, Monday–Thursday.
Who can apply: No previous healthcare or office experience required; attend an information session for full eligibility.
Next step: Listed 2026 cohorts have already started. Ask about the next intake and confirm duration.
Healthcare
Medical Administrative Assistant
Summit Academy OIC
Learn medical office software, billing, coding and patient information practices.
Cost / pay: No cost to students through financial aid and other funding; complete the aid process.
Location & schedule: Minneapolis; 20 weeks in person, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Who can apply: 18+, diploma/GED, government ID, placement test and financial-aid steps.
Next step: Contact admissions for the next start date and available seats.
Technology
CompTIA A+ Training
Takoda — American Indian OIC
Build troubleshooting and computer support skills for help desk and IT support work.
Cost / pay: Free.
Location & schedule: Minneapolis provider; seven weeks, Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Confirm attendance format.
Who can apply: ITF+ certification, six months of IT support experience, or 45 IT-related college credits; confirm with Takoda.
Next step: Provider lists November 4–December 18, 2026. Confirm a seat and application cutoff.
Skilled trades
Carpentry
Summit Academy OIC
Hands-on construction skills and preparation for entry-level carpentry work. This is classroom training, not a paid apprenticeship.
Cost / pay: No cost to students through financial aid and other funding; complete the aid process.
Location & schedule: Minneapolis; 20 weeks in person, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Who can apply: 18+, diploma/GED, government ID, placement test and financial-aid steps.
Next step: Contact admissions for the next class and available seats.
Paid apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship — Minneapolis
Minneapolis Electrical JATC / IBEW Local 292
Learn electrical installation and safety while working toward journeyworker status.
Cost / pay: Paid employment after selection and hire; $40 application fee. Ask about books, tools and other costs.
Location & schedule: Five years; contractor work plus classroom/lab training in St. Michael.
Who can apply: 17+ to apply, 18+ to be hired; diploma/GED, qualifying algebra with C or better and valid driver’s license.
Next step: Complete all steps within 30 days of opening the application. Selection and hiring are competitive.
Paid apprenticeship
Electrician Apprenticeship — Saint Paul
St. Paul Electrical JATC / IBEW Local 110
Combine electrical trade instruction with practical work experience.
Cost / pay: Earn while employed as an apprentice; $45 nonrefundable application fee. Confirm books, tools and other costs.
Location & schedule: Five-year electrical apprenticeship; Saint Paul training center and contractor worksites.
Who can apply: 17+ to apply, 18+ for selection; diploma/GED, algebra with C or better, valid driver’s license and aptitude testing.
Next step: Provider accepts applications; selection depends on its process and hiring demand. Confirm the next test date.
Transportation • paid training
Bus Operator Training & Apprenticeship
Metro Transit
Learn commercial bus operation with on-the-job practice and mentoring.
Cost / pay: Paid CLP/CDL training after hire; this is an employment application.
Location & schedule: Twin Cities; initial driver training followed by a two-year Bus Operator Apprenticeship.
Who can apply: Meet the current Bus Operator posting’s driving, licensing and hiring requirements. Some roles allow applicants without a CDL.
Next step: Apply to an available Bus Operator role. Training starts after selection and hire; shifts vary.
Entry-level careers
Financial Services
Summit Academy OIC
Prepare for customer-facing banking, insurance and financial office roles.
Cost / pay: No cost to students through financial aid and other funding; complete the aid process.
Location & schedule: Minneapolis; 20 weeks in person, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Who can apply: 18+, diploma/GED, government ID, placement test and financial-aid steps.
Next step: Contact admissions for the next class and available seats.
Entry-level careers
Case Management
Takoda — American Indian OIC
Learn service coordination, client support and documentation for human-services support roles.
Cost / pay: Free.
Location & schedule: Online via Teams; three weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Who can apply: No previous social-services experience required; confirm full enrollment criteria at an information session.
Next step: Provider lists December 1–17, 2026. Ask about seats, class times and the application cutoff.
Entry-level careers
Customer Support Career Pathway
Twin Cities R!SE
Career training, workplace skills and coaching to support a customer-service career.
Cost / pay: Free for eligible adults.
Location & schedule: Eight weeks, hybrid; serves the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
Who can apply: 18+, metro resident, work authorization, income limits and commitment to full-time work; review all provider criteria.
Next step: Eligibility applications are available. Confirm the next Customer Support cohort; some pathways have waiting lists.
