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  • Entrepreneurship Class

    An 8-week interactive class where you will develop your business plan and receive support from knowledgeable teachers, financial coaches and business experts.

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  • Professional Leadership Training

    Develop leadership skills to advance your career. Students learn emotional intelligence, networking, American leadership culture, training techniques and digital literacy for professionals.

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  • Professional Leadership Training (online)

    Develop leadership skills to advance your career. Students learn emotional intelligence, networking, American leadership culture, training techniques and digital literacy for professionals.

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  • Customer Service Training

    Learn how to be successful in any cashiering job. This class teaches American customer service skills, cash handling and computer skills. For students with conversational English skills. Graduates receive help finding a job.

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  • Dietary Aide Training

    Learn about food safety, basic nutrition, specials diets and communication skills. For students with intermediate English. Graduates receive help finding a job.

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  • Housekeeping Training

    Learn cleaning skills to work in hotels, nursing homes, hospitals and office buildings. For students with beginning English or no work experience in the U.S. Graduates receive help finding a job.

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  • Professional Leadership Training

    Develop leadership skills to advance your career. Students learn emotional intelligence, networking, American leadership culture, training techniques and digital literacy for professionals.

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  • Professional Leadership Training (online)

    Develop leadership skills to advance your career. Students learn emotional intelligence, networking, American leadership culture, training techniques and digital literacy for professionals.

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  • College Readiness Academy

    Gain support and confidence in preparing for college or other higher education. We teach New Americans the same skills as expensive prep classes.

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  • College Readiness Academy (online)

    Gain support and confidence in preparing for college or other higher education. We teach New Americans the same skills as expensive prep classes.

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  • Nursing Assistant Training

    Receive quality training to start your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Students also practice interview skills and receive support finding a job after graduation. Placement in 7- or 11-week class depends on an English reading assessment.

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  • Nursing Assistant Training

    Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Minnesota. Students receive support finding a job after graduation. Placement in 7- or 11-week class depends on an English reading assessment.

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  • Driver’s Education

    Learn the skills and knowledge needed to pass the Minnesota driver’s permit test.

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  • English

    Learn how to read, write and speak English. From literacy to pre-college readiness, we teach all levels of adult English classes.

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  • Work Readiness

    Learn the skills needed to find and keep a job in the U.S.

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  • Economic Empowerment

    Set up an appointment with one of our skilled financial coaches to answer questions about credit, savings, budgeting, and more.

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  • Home Stretch Workshop

    Learn how to buy a home, how to apply for a mortgage and earn points off the mortgage rate in this one-time, $40 workshop.

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  • Medical Career Advancement

    Meet your potential as a student in nursing or another medical career program with our support. Receive expert guidance, tuition assistance and potential scholarship funding.

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  • International Medical Graduates

    Work with us through the licensing process to address Minnesota’s doctor shortage. International physicians receive career guidance, healthcare field connections and professional networking opportunities.

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  • Internationally Trained Professionals

    Continue to elevate your healthcare career with our guidance and support. Internationally trained medical professionals can receive career guidance, exam prep, tuition assistance and much more.

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  • Professional Leadership Training

    Develop leadership skills to advance your career. Students learn emotional intelligence, networking, American leadership culture, training techniques and digital literacy for professionals.

    Get Started Learn More
  • Professional Leadership Training (online)

    Develop leadership skills to advance your career. Students learn emotional intelligence, networking, American leadership culture, training techniques and digital literacy for professionals.

    Get Started Learn More
  • Medical Career Advancement

    Meet your potential as a student in nursing or another medical career program with our support. Receive expert guidance, tuition assistance and potential scholarship funding.

    Get Started Learn More
  • College Readiness Academy

    Gain support and confidence in preparing for college or other higher education. We teach New Americans the same skills as expensive prep classes.

    Get Started Learn More
  • College Readiness Academy (online)

    Gain support and confidence in preparing for college or other higher education. We teach New Americans the same skills as expensive prep classes.

    Get Started Learn More
  • International Medical Graduates

    Work with us through the licensing process to address Minnesota’s doctor shortage. International physicians receive career guidance, healthcare field connections and professional networking opportunities.

    Get Started Learn More
  • Internationally Trained Professionals

    Continue to elevate your healthcare career with our guidance and support. Internationally trained medical professionals can receive career guidance, exam prep, tuition assistance and much more.

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  • Entrepreneurship Class

    An 8-week interactive class where you will develop your business plan and receive support from knowledgeable teachers, financial coaches and business experts.

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  • Citizenship Class

    Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test and interview in this class. For students with beginning English skills.

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  • Community Orientation Workshop

    Practice English and learn skills about life in the U.S. Weekly topics include transportation, community resources, job readiness, money, health and more.

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  • Community Orientation Workshop (English, online)

    Practice English and learn skills about life in the U.S. Weekly topics include transportation, community resources, job readiness, money, health and more.

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  • Interpreted Community Orientation Workshop (Ukrainian)

    Practice English and learn skills to help you live in Minnesota. Weekly topics include transportation, community resources, job readiness, money, health and more. A Ukrainian interpreter will be present.

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  • Interpreted Community Orientation Workshop (Swahili)

    Practice English and learn skills to help you live in Minnesota. Weekly topics include transportation, community resources, job readiness, money, health and more. A Swahili interpreter will be present.

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  • Interpreted Community Orientation Workshop (Spanish, online)

    Practice English and learn skills about life in the U.S. Weekly topics include transportation, community resources, job readiness, money, health and more.

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Who Can Take Classes?

Classes and job training programs with IIMN are free for New Americans. Our goal is to provide financial stability, career advancement, leadership and mentorship to every New American looking for a strong start to life in Minnesota.

Requirements include:

  • Adults (17 years and older)
  • Individuals living in Minnesota
  • Those not currently enrolled in high school
  • Covid-19 vaccinated individuals (if attending in-person classes)
Please note all classes are located at the International Institute of Minnesota in St. Paul unless otherwise noted.
Who can take classes

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You must come to an in-person intake session to register for the following classes:

  • Citizenship Classes
  • Driver’s Education
  • Community Orientation Workshops

When: Fridays| Arrive between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Get directions.)

The following classes have intake on specific Fridays:

  • English
  • Housekeeping Training
  • Customer Service Training
  • Dietary Aide Training

When:

  • December 6, 2024
  • December 20, 2024
  • March 21, 2025
  • June 20, 2025
  • September 19, 2025

Arrive between 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Get directions.)

No appointment is needed.

Please plan to be here for at least two hours, depending on how many students are waiting.

Contact us for interest in other classes or services.