Tools to Explore New Careers
Invest in yourself and Minnesota State will invest in you!
Your future is worth the investment — and you don't have to do it alone. Minnesota State offers affordable, high-quality programs designed to help you gain the skills employers are looking for.
Are you looking for a new job? Maybe you're thinking about a new career or looking to gain new skills to land a promotion? Do you want to finish a degree you previously started?
A brighter tomorrow begins with the skills you learn today and Minnesota State is here to help you move forward.
Just follow these three easy steps!
Step One: Explore your interests and options
Online tools for career exploration are incredibly important! They provide a wealth of resources that can help you discover career paths, gain insights into different industries, and understand the skills required for specific jobs. Below are two tools that are great to start with.
Step Two: Investigate programs, scholarships, and different delivery options
Minnesota State Promise: Minnesota State promises to provide an extraordinary education that is accessible and affordable. We do that through flexible class schedules and delivery options, 26 colleges and seven universities, and 4,000 academic programs — including everything from the trades, to teaching, to technology.
Scholarships: We have scholarships that can help you pay for college, including our Workforce Development Scholarships for high demand careers.
North Star Promise: Free tuition and fees for all Minnesota students with a family Adjusted Gross Income under $80,000.
Program Search: Find out about the various academic programs offered at the colleges and universities of Minnesota State on our Program Search page.
Entrepreneurship: Thinking of going into business for yourself? We have a variety of entrepreneurship programs available— everything from short term certificates to bachelors degrees. Enter the word “entrepreneurship” in the program search box to learn more.
Graduate programs: Looking to take your career to the next level with a masters or doctorate degree? Our universities offer more than 800 graduate programs on campus and online.
Credit for Prior Learning: Get academic credit for what you already know.
Online Programs: Minnesota State offers more than 800 fully online programs so you can get your degree from the comfort of your own home.