IUEC Local 9, Minnesota / western Wisconsin: the EIAT and how to apply
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The state's own labor department describes the full cycle plainly: applications open for 30 days every two years, testing happens two weeks after applications close, and the ranked hiring list stays valid for two years before applicants have to reapply.
Source
- Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryDescribes this local's application window, testing timeline, and two-year ranked-list validity.
What's true for every local
A few things hold across every IUEC local, not just this one. NEIEP administers the EIAT on a common national standard, with a 70% pass/fail cutoff that gates the interview stage rather than ranking candidates by score. The application carries a $25 non-refundable fee. Full citations for both are on the sources page.
Recruitment status right now
Check current openings directly: NEIEP recruitment system. Windows for this local run about 30 days and don't repeat for roughly two years, so most people checking today are outside one.
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