CareerForce in Wadena Address 405 SW Colfax- MState, Wadena, MN, 56482 Phone: (218) 632-2450 Email: careerforce.wadena@state.mn.us

Employment readiness assessment Training program finder Compare skills and interest assessment Skills assessment Jobs in demand now Workforce strategy solutions

The Wadena MN Unemployment Career Center Office is a local branch of the Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), a private, nonprofit agency that provides services to job seekers and employers in the area. The office is located at 405 SW Colfax- MState, Wadena, MN, 56482. The phone number is (218) 632-2450. The office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Some of the services offered by the office include:

• Employment readiness assessment
• Training program finder
• Compare skills and interest assessment
• Skills assessment
• Jobs in demand now
• Workforce strategy solutions
• Hiring tax incentives
• Help hiring foreign workers
• Help before, during and after layoffs

You can also visit their website¹ for more information and online tools.

The unemployment rate in Wadena County is 4.0%, which is lower than the state average of 5.7%. The unemployment rate varies by age and educational attainment. For example, the unemployment rate for people aged 25-44 is 3.2%, while the unemployment rate for people with a high school diploma or equivalent is 5.6%.

How can I apply for MN unemployment insurance benefits?

You can apply for your UI Benefits online or by phone:

• Apply for benefits Online at www.uimn.org
• Apply By phone by calling
  • Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
  • Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 (Toll Free)
  • TTY (for the deaf and hard of hearing): 1-866-814-1252

Self-Service System available online or by phone Sunday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m

What are the qualifying requirements for getting MN unemployment insurance benefits?

To qualify for MN UI benefits you must be:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have sufficient earnings in your base period
• Be unemployed, or working reduced hours, through no fault of your own
• Actively seeking suitable employment each week
• Be able and willing to begin suitable work when offered.

What is the Maximum UI benefit I can get In Minnesota?

• The maximum UI benefit you can get in MN is $740 per week; depending on how much you made while previously working.
• Minnesota law limits most UI benefit applicants to 26 weeks of benefits.

What do I need to do when I return to work while getting UI benefits in MN?

• Stop requesting benefit payments if you are hired full time
• If you start work in the middle of a week, report your hours and earnings for the week.
• Keep your password and unemployment debit card safe in case you need to start requesting benefits again.
• Keep the address on your account up-to-date for at least four years if you get audited.

What help can I get finding a job while getting MN UI Benefits?

MN CareerForce will assist you with:

• Staying connected to work after an illness or injury
• Help before, during and after layoffs
• Getting on a rewarding path to career success
• Veterans Employment Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Programs
• Help Jump-starting your first or next career
• Increase your talent connection support
• Widen your career support circle

How do I contact Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development?

Contact Us

Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090
Teletypewriter (TTY) users: 1-866-814-1252

Customer service Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays.

Mailing address and fax

UI Customer Service
P.O. Box 4629
St. Paul, MN 55101-4629
Fax: 651-205-4007

Appeals

Questions about your appeal – call 651-296-3745
(no appeals are accepted by phone – File an Appeal)

TTY-Teletypewriter for the deaf and hard of hearing: 1-866-814-1252