Vocational Evaluation Services
Discover job options in the community that work for you and your needs
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Explore
Job Options
Work with an evaluator to research and test out jobs and find a good fit for yourself.
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Real Local
Businesses
Rise offers opportunities at real local businesses, not simulated work environments.
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Find the
Right Fit
Discover a career that works for your needs and preferences.
What is Vocational Evaluation?
Rise and the State of Minnesota offer paid work or vocational evaluations to eligible job-seekers who have limited work experience and workers hoping to re-enter the workforce. A Rise team member supervises the worker, ensuring quality work. Evaluations broaden an individual’s work experience. Staff also learn more about a person’s performance and abilities.
Key Features
Career Field Options
Rise offers tryouts in a wide variety of career fields, including:
Partner Business Examples
We partner with well-known companies throughout Minnesota, including:
How to Apply
Step 1
Identify the correct
program for you
Step 2
Reach out to learn more
Step 3
Fill out the paperwork and get started!
Locations
East Central &
Central Minnesota
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Kanabec, Pine, Chisago, Mille Lacs, Isanti Counties