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, Professional Leadership Training, or read this article, Spotlight on Professional Leadership Training to learn more about the program.
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 | 10am – 1pm
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 | 10am – 1pm
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
