DRIVE YOUR CAREER! Get started with 10 weeks of hands-on training that includes job placement assistance!
Apr 07 - Jun 13, 2025
Financial Industry Training
Monday, March 31, 2025 to Friday, June 6, 2025
Monday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online. Additional 20-22 hours/week of flexible, online training
Tuesday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Online
Invest in your future!
Fast-track your way into the financial industry in 10 weeks
- Launch your career with Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification, a gateway credential to mid/high level positions.
- Train for a financial services position with salaries starting up to $24-$28/hour; $35/hour with prior work experience.
- Professional career coaching and assistance with resumes, applications, interviewing, job search, retention, and advancement.
- Learn introductory fundamentals such as types of products and their risks, the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions, and prohibited practices.
- Interactive online training with your instructor, career navigator, and peers.
- Learn about career options with our employer partners, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise, US Bank, and Thrivent.
- Training available at NO COST to eligible students.
Online or Virtual Information
*Online training Mon-Thurs 9am-11am. Additional 20-22 hours/week of flexible, online training that fits your schedule.
*1st day of training is in person
*1st day of training is in person
Training Program Preview
Invest in your future! Fast-track your way into the financial industry in 10 weeks
How to Participate
Attend a virtual information session on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2–3 p.m. Register at https://www.gesmn.org/training
Outcomes
- Earn the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification, a gateway credential to mid/high level positions in 10 weeks.
- Learn about career options with our employer partners Wells Fargo, Ameriprise Financial, US Bank, and Thrivent.
- Train for positions including financial advising, licensed customer service professional, investment contact center, personal banker, and credit relations manager.
- We will help you find employment, assist you in maintaining your new position and even support you in career advancement opportunities.
- We will explore resources such as transportation and equipment that may be needed in order to work in your chosen field.
Program Costs
Training available at NO COST to eligible students
Eligibility Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Interest in working in the financial industry
- HS Diploma or GED
- Score at a 9th grade level or higher on a reading and math assessment
- No felonies; no misdemeanors involving breach of trust
- Eligible to work in the United States
- MN resident; Twin Cities Metro and surrounding counties
- Minneapolis residents given priority enrollment
Who to Contact for More Information
Financial Industry Training
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