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We will be closed on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will reopen at 8:345 a.m. on January 21.

Community Workshop

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 eight weeks. The topic changes every week. You can begin class any time. You are welcome to repeat classes.

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About This Class

We will cover different topics every week. You can join any time. Here’s an outline of what you can expect:

  1. Community Navigation
  2. Family Adjustment
  3. Safety Awareness
  4. Health Literacy
  5. Housing Literacy
  6. Financial Literacy
  7. Educational Readiness
  8. Job Readiness
  9. Progress Towards Citizenship
  10. Assistance Resources
  11. 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)

    Monday – Thursday
    11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    In-person: International Institute of Minnesota
    1694 Como Ave, St. Paul

  • Community Workshop (English, online)

    Mondays and Tuesdays
    1 – 2:30 p.m.
    Online

  • Interpreted Community Workshop (Ukrainian)

    Fridays
    10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Ukrainian American Community Center: 301 NE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

  • Interpreted Afghan Women’s Community Workshop  (Dari, offsite)

    January 9 – March 20
    Thursdays
    10 a.m. – 1 p.m
    Minnesota Council of Churches

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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 Workshop is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Churches with the support from the MN Refugee Program Offices (MN DHS).

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  • Housekeeping Training

    Learn and practice skills to work in the hospitality and cleaning industry. Graduates receive help finding a job.

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  • English Class

    Learn how to read, write and speak in English. We teach adults at all levels: beginning, intermediate or advanced.

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  • Dietary Aide Training

    Learn about food safety, basic nutrition, special diets and communication skills. Graduates receive help finding a job.

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Contact Us

Please call or email us if you have questions about our Community Workshops.

Kaija Bergen
Instructor and Program Support
(651) 377-8100

Email Kaija