Free Employment Program for New Americans
Our Professional Leadership Training is a 12-week class that helps people with U.S. work experience develop their leadership skills and advance in their careers.
Watch this short video to learn more: Professional Leadership Training
Professional Leadership Training Snapshot
- Leadership styles
- Emotional intelligence
- Employee training techniques
- Sincere, timely and specific feedback
- Advanced customer service
- Professional phone and email communication
- Computer skills, including Google Suite
- Goal setting
- Networking
- Financial coaching
- Employee scheduling
- Industry-specific English
- Final project culminates in presentation and leadership portfolio
- Graduates eligible for three-month paid internship with TPI Hospitality
- Employment navigation to support career goals
Student Eligibility
- Be born outside of the United States
- Have worked in the U.S. for six months
- Must have high intermediate or above English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
Class Schedule
Winter 2023 Session (currently registering)
January 24-April 13, 2023 | Online only
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays | 5-8 p.m.
Orientation: January 18, 5-8 p.m. OR January 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (choose one)
Spring 2023 Session
May 30-August 17, 2020 | In person or online
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays | time TBD
Orientation: May 24 or May 26 (choose one); time TBD
Fall 2023 Session
September 26-December 7, 2023 | In person or online
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays | time TBD
Orientation: September 20 or September 22 (choose one); time TBD
Register for Professional Leadership Training
Questions? Contact Lynn Thompson: lthompson@iimn.org, (651) 377-8626
