Struggling to fill those critical roles? Career Lift’s got your back. Whether you’re a hospital, pharmacy, elder care facility, tech firm, or manufacturer, we’re delivering the talent you need to thrive—no strings attached. Become a Career Lift Business Partner and snag fully trained employees without spending a dime.
Tap into this pipeline of motivated pros, all Scott County locals ready to work for you, by joining a network of forward-thinking employers shaping the future of our community.
Picture this: Fully trained, certified pros—CNAs, Med Aides, Pharmacy Techs, EMTs, and more—ready to hit the ground running at your business. No hiring costs. No training headaches. Even their salaries are covered. Sound too good to be true? It’s not—it’s Career Lift, and it’s transforming Scott County’s workforce, one game-changing hire at a time.

The Three Reasons You’ll Wish You’d Signed Up Yesterday
- All Gain, No Risk: Career Lift trains, vets, and covers up to $20 in hourly wages for top-tier candidates—your business benefits without the expense..
- High-Demand Talent: From Emergency Responders to Medication Aides, we’ve got the skills you’re scrambling to find, certified and ready to roll.
- Hassle-Free Hiring: The Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce handles placement and retention, while Scott County Employment and Training provides wraparound support—childcare, transportation, you name it. You just say “yes” to the perfect hire.
The Career Lift Edge
Born from a $1.2 million Drive for 5 grant, the Career Lift Initiative is a powerhouse partnership between the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, South West Metro Intermediate District, and over a dozen local heavy-hitters—businesses, schools, and community groups. Together, we’re building Scott County’s most unstoppable jobs program ever. And you’re invited to the party.
What You Get: FREE access to grads trained at respected institutions like SW Metro and
DCTC/Inver Hills, equipped with credentials in CNA, Med Aid, Pharmacy Tech, EMT/MER, IT, Cybersecurity, and Boiler Operations.
Who’s Already On Board: Over 50 adults are trained and waiting—your next CNA, Pharmacy Tech, or EMT is one click away.
Calling All Scott County Businesses!
Struggling to fill those critical roles? Career Lift’s got your back. Whether you’re a hospital, pharmacy, elder care facility, tech firm, or manufacturer, we’re delivering the talent you need to thrive—no strings attached. Become a Career Lift Business Partner and:
Snag fully trained employees without spending a dime. Tap into a pipeline of motivated pros, all Scott County locals ready to work for you by joining a network of forward-thinking employers shaping the future of our community.
The clock’s ticking, and your competitors are already eyeing this free talent goldmine. Visit
https://shakopee.org/careerlift/ today to sign up as a Business Partner. Let Career Lift turbocharge your workforce with the best hires Scott County has to offer—fully funded, fully prepared, and fully yours.
(952) 445-1660