Community Workshops

Learn About Life in Minnesota

Adjusting to a new country brings many changes. We help you transition to life in Minnesota.

In this free class, we teach useful topics like transportation, jobs, money management, health care and more. Our supportive teachers will also help you practice reading, writing, listening and speaking English (classes can be interpreted for qualifying students).

Community Workshops are offered online and in-person and repeat every 11 weeks. The topic changes every week. You can begin class any time. You are welcome to repeat classes.

Organizations and programs can also request specific workshops be presented to their classes based on client needs. Email kbergen@iimn.org for more information

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About This Class

We will cover different topics every week. You can join any time. Classes repeat every 11 weeks.

Here’s an outline of what you can expect:

Community Navigation
Family Adjustment
Safety Awareness
Health Literacy
Housing Literacy
Financial Literacy
Educational Readiness
Job Readiness
Progress Towards Citizenship
Assistance Resources
Community Bridges

Image of a highway road sign in the shape of the state of Minnesota. It says Minnesota Welcomes You.

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Community Workshop (English, online)

Mondays
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Online
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Open Door Learning Center Community Workshop (In-person, offsite)

Fridays
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
In-person: Open Door Learning Center
1115 Greenbrier St, St Paul, MN 55106

No registration needed.
English Learning Center Community Workshop (In-person, offsite)

Mondays – Thursdays
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
In-person: English Learning Center
2315 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Who Can Take Classes?

Adults with humanitarian protection immigrant status who have been living in the United States for five years or less can attend Community Workshops. This includes people with refugee, asylee, certified victim of human trafficking, special immigrant visa, Amerasian or Cuban/Haitian entrant status. Classes are free.

*Community Workshops are offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Churches with the support from the MN Refugee Program Offices (MN DHS).

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