Classes & Job Trainings
for New Americans in Minnesota
Learn About Our Classes
Sign up for a class or job training, learn about your new community, advance your career and more.
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Entrepreneurship
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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.
Professional Leadership
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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)
Expand your career potential by strengthening your leadership and management skills.
Hospitality Job Trainings
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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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Office Assistant Class
This class is for those who want to improve their English, work in an office or get ready for a Microsoft Office course to earn a certificate.
College Readiness Academy
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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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Math Academy
Develop your math skills to manage finances, succeed in coursework, and advance your career.
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Math Academy (Online)
Develop your math skills to manage finances, succeed in coursework, and advance your career.
Nursing Assistant Training
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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.
English
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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.
Economic Empowerment
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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 (fee waiver is available).
Medical Career Advancement
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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.
Career Advancement
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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)
Expand your career potential by strengthening your leadership and management skills.
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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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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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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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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.
Citizenship
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Citizenship Class
Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test and interview in this class. For students with beginning English skills.
Community Workshop
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Community 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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Interpreted Community 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.
Math Academy
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Math Academy
Develop your math skills to manage finances, succeed in coursework, and advance your career.
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Math Academy (Online)
Develop your math skills to manage finances, succeed in coursework, and advance your career.
Who Can Take Classes?
Classes and job training programs with the Institute 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
Please note all classes are located at the International Institute of Minnesota in St. Paul unless otherwise noted.
Get Started
You must come to an in-person intake session to register for the following classes:
- Citizenship Classes
- Community Workshops
- English
- Housekeeping Training
- Customer Service Training
- Dietary Aide Training
When:
- Every Friday
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.
