North Minneapolis Manufacturing Hiring Event Oct. 8 on West Broadway

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota, and the state's workforce agency is marking it on the North Side with a free manufacturing hiring event on Thursday, October 8, at CareerForce in Minneapolis North on West Broadway. Doors for the hiring floor open at 11 a.m. and stay open until 3 p.m., with a morning job club ahead of it for anyone who wants to warm up first.

One free, walk-in manufacturing hiring event on West Broadway this Thursday, plus two more CareerForce dates later in October for anyone who can't make it.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Manufacturing Month Hiring Event
Date	Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time	11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (job club starts at 9:00 AM)
Location	CareerForce in Minneapolis North, 800 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Cost	Free
Format	In person, multiple employers
Registration	Not required; optional through CareerForce
Walk-ins	Yes, drop in anytime during the event
Eligibility	Open to all job seekers

What's Happening on West Broadway Thursday

The day runs in two parts. The morning opens at 9 a.m. with a job club, run by Job Service staff, offering advice and referrals. CareerForce's Manufacturing Month calendar pairs that session with an employer panel, so expect to hear straight from the people doing the hiring before you ever shake a hand.

At 11 a.m. the hiring event itself opens, with recruiters from multiple employers on the floor until 3 p.m. No appointment is needed. Come early, come late, come on your lunch break.

One honest caveat: CareerForce has not published the list of participating employers. It says to call the sponsoring location for that, and the Minneapolis North office is at 612-299-7200. Knowing who will be in the room tells you which resume to print.

🔥 Why Manufacturing, and Why the North Side

Manufacturing is one of the steadiest employers in the Twin Cities, and many of its entry points don't ask for a degree. Production, assembly and packaging roles typically train on the job, and the skilled paths, from machinist and welder to maintenance technician, can be built from there.

Holding the event at the West Broadway office puts it inside the neighborhood, not out at a suburban industrial park. For anyone in Hawthorne, Jordan or Folwell, it's the rare hiring event you can reach without crossing the river.

📅 Can't Make Thursday? Two More Dates

Different event, different day, different setup:

Wednesday, October 14, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: another multi-employer hiring event in the same building at 800 West Broadway. It's a general job fair, not manufacturing specific.
Wednesday, October 21, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: a manufacturing Employer of the Day panel followed by a hiring event at CareerForce in Blaine, 1201 89th Ave NE. It appears on the state's Manufacturing Month list but not yet on the Blaine office's own calendar, so confirm before you go at 763-324-2300.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Several printed resumes, one page each. Put any equipment you've run, from forklifts to CNC machines, near the top.
A photo ID and the dates and supervisor names for your last three jobs.
Copies of any certifications you hold, such as a forklift card or OSHA 10.
Questions about shifts. Second and third shift often carry a pay differential in manufacturing, so ask what it is.

🔎 Start Searching Manufacturing Jobs

Manufacturers across Hennepin and Anoka counties post openings year round. These searches cover the roles they fill most often.

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Manufacturing Hiring Event FAQ

Is the October 8 hiring event free?

Yes. CareerForce lists it as free and open to all job seekers.

Do I need to register?

No. Registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can register through a CareerForce account if you'd like, but it's optional.

Which employers will be there?

The employer list has not been published. Call CareerForce in Minneapolis North at 612-299-7200 for the current list.

Do I need manufacturing experience?

No experience requirement has been posted. Many production and assembly roles train on the job, so first-timers are worth a conversation.

Get Ready Before the Doors Open

Recruiters remember the candidates they can look up afterward. Create your free LocalJobPage account so Twin Cities employers can find you between events, and browse every open job across the metro while you wait for Thursday.

Employers: hiring production, skilled trades or warehouse staff in the Twin Cities this fall? Post your openings here and reach local candidates who are actively looking.