Norma’s Story
Like many students at the Institute, Norma had an established career before coming to the United States. In Mexico, Norma went to college to become a nurse. She has always... READ MORE »
Workforce Development
Thrivent Invests in College Students, Medical Professionals
In May 2018, the International Institute of Minnesota began a partnership with Thrivent to change the odds for people struggling to advance economically within our communities. The partnership does this by... READ MORE »
Guiding New Americans Through the Unemployment Crisis
Helping New Americans navigate a system that was not designed to serve them is now one of Scarlett Xiong’s most urgent tasks as Employment Counselor at the International Institute of... READ MORE »
New Job Resources for the Community
Get help applying for jobs and unemployment benefits, practicing for interviews and more as you work toward your employment goals. All services are free. Although the Institute building is closed,... READ MORE »
Rose’s Story: Dietary Aide Training
I came to the United States in 2016 and worked as a PCA in 2017, taking care of elderly and quadriplegic clients until 2019. I started my current job as... READ MORE »
