Workforce Wonders
This program allows students to earn hands-on experience while learning a trade through on-the-job training.
What is Apprenticeship
This free service offered by Job Service North Dakota provides job seekers with access to resume templates, cover letter samples, and advice on formatting to increase their chances of getting hired
What is resume writing assistance
This occupation involves designing and building structures like homes, schools, and office buildings, and often requires a degree in architecture or civil engineering.
What is an Architect
This is a document that tells potential employers about your skills and past experiences
What is resume
These three things should be checked before you start your job searching
What is voicemail, email, and social media
This demonstrates that a worker has met specific skills and knowledge requirements in a trade. Usually comes in a paper form
What is a certification
Job Service North Dakota offers this service for employers and job seekers helping employers find qualified candidates and allow job seekers to gain skills while getting paid
What is OJT or On the Job Training
These professionals work to ensure the safety of people and property by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, and preventing crime.
What is a Police Officer
This section of a resume includes your name, address, phone number, and email address
What is contact information
When looking for jobs, this strategy involves reaching out to people in your circle for potential leads.
What is networking
Many trades are projected to have a shortage of workers in the next decade, especially in this sector known for building and repairing infrastructure.
What is construction
Job Service North Dakota partners with this federal program to provide job placement assistance and training opportunities for veterans.
What is Veterans Employment and Training Services
This occupation in North Dakota is growing rapidly as the state sees a rise in demand for skilled professionals who can provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.
What is a Registered Nurse
This part of your resume should list the schools you have attended and any degrees or certificates you have earned
What is education section
This is a good practice when applying for jobs to keep track of your applications and follow-up dates.
What is notebook or calendar
Job Service program that offers funding for classroom training and on the job training
What is WIOA
This is the name of the online portal that job seekers in North Dakota can use to access training programs, job listings, and career resources.
What is ND Workforce Connection
This job involves operating heavy machinery used in construction, mining, and agriculture, requiring specialized training to handle equipment like bulldozers and backhoes.
What is a heavy equipment operator
This section details your previous jobs, including your roles, responsibilities, and dates of employment.
What is work history
You should read this carefully when looking at a job opening to know exactly what the employer is looking for.
What is job description
By 2030, this percentage of skilled trades jobs is expected to be filled by workers aged 35 and younger, highlighting the need for attracting new talent.
What is 50%
This free service offered by Job Service North Dakota helps high school students and recent graduates find part-time or full-time jobs, internships, and apprenticeships, while also offering career advice and job search tools
What is youth employment services
As this industry continues to expand, these professionals build and repair infrastructure
What is Construction
This is a common mistake to avoid on your resume, as it can give the impression you lack professionalism.
What is grammar and spelling errors
This term refers to the online platforms that allow job seekers to find job listings, apply for positions, and connect with employers
What is job boards