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The Twin Cities RISE! Core Program provides a comprehensive work skills and Personal Empowerment training program, which leads to long-term success in a living wage job. Our curriculum is based on input from employers and the expertise of adult education professionals.

The Core Program requires a commitment of 12-15 hours per week while in training, with classes in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. Each session lasts ten weeks and includes a two-week period of formal evaluation.

We offer more than 30 courses in educational, career development and Personal Empowerment skills. The curriculum includes:

• Work Skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service 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 each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment.
• Employment placement: With concentrations in office support and operations, participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position.