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Twin Cities RISE! Core Program

Twin Cities RISE! Core Program develops work skills and leadership, leading to finding a living wage career at a local company. Our curriculum is based on input from hiring partners and the expertise of adult education and training professionals.

Participants progress through the program in phases. Each phase has a set of core courses as well as defined skill outcomes, becoming more advanced and more specialized as skill levels and expectations grow. The program requires a commitment of 12-15 hours per week while in training. Each phase lasts for ten weeks and includes a two-week period of formal evaluation, as participants review achievements from the previous session and set and refine new short and long-range goals.

We offer more than 30 courses in basic educational and vocational skills. The curriculum includes:

• Work Skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, interpersonal relations, and more.
• Personal Empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success.
• One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with participants during the program, job search, and a year after employment.
• Employment placement: With concentrations in office support and operations, participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position.

For further information or questions, please contact Education Services by email at educationservices@twincitiesrise.org or call (612) 338 - 0295.