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Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota with a population of 387,970 according to the 2006 Census. Lucrative careers and opportunities await recent college graduates and students interested in entry level position in Minneapolis. It is the home of Target Corporation, U.S Bancorp, and Xcel Energy as well as many more Fortune 500 companies. As a high tech city with numerous honors, Minneapolis is the place to be for advanced degree professionals or students wanting a career in a fast-paced industry.

According to the 2006 Kiplinger poll of the Smartest Cities to Live, Minneapolis ranked 2nd in the country. If this does not speak for itself, students with an eye in engineering, computer science, finance, and commerce may overlook career opportunities. The Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul, is the fifteenth largest metro area in the United States with a population of 3.5 million. Large and small components of Minneapolis’ economy encourage growth within its population every year.

More recent graduates and college students are making their way to Minneapolis to take over the publishing, health care, rail and trucking services, insurance, and high tech industries. Current estimations of population and revenue growth is expected to rise in the next 10 years. Job opportunities are currently off the charts for the city. Students interested in internships and entry level positions can apply as well as attend company recruiting sessions for: Ameriprise Financial, IBM, Wells Fargo, Piper Jaffray, RBC Dain Rauscher, and the Star Tribune.

Interested in fun, sports, and excitement? Minneapolis has a few spots to ease young professionals’ mind after a long work week. Football fanatics can catch a game of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL seasons. Basketball lovers can watch the guys get down and dirty on the court as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominate the NBA or the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) handle their opponents with no mercy. Baseball fans enjoy hot dogs in the warm weather watching the Minnesota Twins work their way to the World Series. Other sports include the Minnesota Wild (NHL) and Minnesota Thunder (USL-1 Soccer). If sports are not as entertaining as music and arts, Minneapolis has some great getaways for cultural fluent individuals: Gutherie Theatre, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Visitors and residents can take it to the next level by attending one of Minneapolis’ colleges and universities:

Metropolitan State University – most popular degrees are Operations Management, Sales and Distribution, Advertising, Computer Science, Elementary Education, Psychology (General), and Nursing (RN).

National American University – most popular degrees are in Computer Programming (General), International Business, Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Hospitality Administration/Management, Accounting, and Information Sciences.

North Central University – most popular degrees are in English, Christian Studies, Psychology (General), Missionary Studies, Music (General Performance), ESL Teacher Education, Journalism, Sign Language Interpretation, and Humanities.

Minnesota State University – most popular degrees are Marketing Management, Finance/Banking, Computer Science, Accounting, Physical Education, Industrial Technology, Spanish, Gerontology, History (General), and Paralegal/Legal Services.

Saint Cloud State University – with over 13,000 students in attendance, SC State University’s most popular degrees are International Business, Finance/Banking, Accounting, Real Estate, Instructional Media, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, English, and History (General).

St. John’s University – most popular degrees are in Biochemistry, Computer Science, Nursing (RN), History (General), Humanities, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Sociology, Social Work, Mathematics (General), and Business Administration/Management.

University of St. Thomas – most popular degrees are in Clinical/Medical Social Work, Japanese, History (General), Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Social Work, Anthropology, Geography, Criminology, Econometrics, Predenistry, Foods/Nutrition Studies, Public Health Studies, and Creative Writing.

University of Minnesota: Twin Cities – with over 32,000 students in attendance, UM’s most popular degrees are Actuarial Science, Fashion Design, Banking/Financial Services, Computer Science, Art Teacher Education, Chemical Engineering, Nursing (RN), History (General), Forest Resources Production, and Forestry (General).

Recent college graduates and students interested in pursuing a higher education in Minneapolis can attend one of the many college and universities available:

Academy College
Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Art Institutes International Minnesota
Bethany Lutheran College
Bethel University
Capella University
Century Community and Technical College
Concordia University: St. Paul
Dakota Country Technical College
DeVry University: Edina
Dunwoody College of Technology
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamline University
High-Tech Instritute
ITT Technical Institute: Eden Prairie
Lakeland Academy Division of Herzing College
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Martin Luther College
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minnesota School of Business
Minneapolis Business College
Minnesota State University: Mankato
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Northwest Technical Institute
Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
Rasmussen College
Walden University

Minnesota’s colleges and universities are great, but the internship and entry level positions are even better. If you are looking for a great city to begin your career, Minneapolis is waiting for you. Opportunities are available at one of the major corporations:

Target Corporation – the fifth largest retailer in the United States and ranked 33rd on the 2007 Fortune 500 as well as a perfect place to begin ones career. Recent college graduates and students interested in internships and entry level positions can find a position in human resources, marketing, communications, sales, and high technology.

U.S. Bancorp – a financial services holding company that offers internships and entry level positions in banking, finance, marketing, sales, high technology, human resources, financial analysis, investing and accounting. Banking and finance students will find U.S. Bancorp a promising start in their financial careers.

Xcel Energy – a public utility company with higher that is located in Minneapolis with internships and entry level positions for electrical engineering, sales, and marketing. Xcel Energy is the perfect start for recent college graduates and internships interested in the natural gas and oil industries.

If success is what you want, Minneapolis is where to go. Recent college graduates and students interested in internships and entry level positions will find a home in Minneapolis. Outside of the career-ambitions, Minneapolis can be the best place to raise a young family. Kids enjoy the attractions and gain a valuable education through the outstanding school districts throughout Minneapolis. Why choose to be anywhere else?

*Source: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
**Statistics courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau - 2006 Census.