BUILDING CAREERS
EMPOWERING LIVES
Twin Cities R!SE has provided comprehensive workforce development to under and unemployed individuals since 1993. Our mission is to transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through Personal Empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment. We envision a community where all individuals, especially people of color, have attained financial independence through employment success.
ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Twin Cities R!SE began in 1993 – our founder, Steve Rothschild, former executive Vice President at General Mills, was motivated to find a solution to the poverty experienced by many people of color in the Twin Cities. Using a market-driven approach, he sought to assist individuals in finding stable and well-paying employment.
TWIN CITIES RISE
OUR PROGRAMS
Our 8-week career training programs provide individuals with the skills needed to be successful on any job. Our trainings focus on your individual development, Personal Empowerment, Career Training, and the 21st Century Skills that today’s employers are in search of. Graduates of this program typically double or triple their annual income.
BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT
At Twin Cities R!SE, we welcome individuals from all walks of life and work with them to overcome their employment barriers. Our dedicated career coaches collaborate with each person to create personalized plans and set achievable goals, empowering them to remove obstacles and achieve meaningful employment. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent with no work history or education, or someone with an extensive criminal record, and everyone in between, Twin Cities R!SE can help you break through barriers and reach your full potential.
Read About our Most Historic Gift!
In a remarkable act of generosity, global philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $3 million to Twin Cities R!SE, marking the largest single gift in our organization’s history. This transformative donation will enable us to accelerate our ambitious strategic plan and our mission of empowering individuals facing significant barriers to employment. “We are humbled and inspired
FOR EMPLOYERS
HIRING THE BEST CANDIDATE
“Twin Cities R!SE works with companies to find the right TCR participant for open positions. Our coordinators use specialized interview methods and assessments to select candidates who will meet your specific requirements and provide quality service.”
— ISABELLE DAY, CEO | QUALITY INGREDIENTS CORPORATION
"I came to Twin Cites R!SE after being incarcerated, and it was the best thing to happen to me outside of meeting my wife. Before coming to TCR, I was a lost man. I had lost my then wife, my job, my home, and my life savings. I decided to give TCR a try. The course that helped me the most was Personal Empowerment."
TCR Graduate
"I'm happy that I have the job, and that it’s consistent and it pays me. It pays my bills. Before TCR, I had low-self esteem. I didn’t think highly of myself, so I never tried. Personal Empowerment has helped me to make better decisions and not let my feelings control my actions all the time. Everything that they taught me in empowerment has helped me on the job and in life."
TCR Graduate
"TCR is a place for new beginnings. It’s a place for structure, discipline. and encouragement. TCR is not just a place where you come and sit in a class. TCR is a place of opportunity. It’s a place for you to discover what your skills are. It’s a place for you to have people help you build upon your skills. It’s a place to meet new people. It’s not just a learning institution."
TCR Graduate
TCR EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE
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Our Empowerment Institute was selected as one of the 12 premiere partners that SixSeconds highlights each year, which is a true testament to the Empowerment Institutes work and partnership.
Twin Cities R!SE has been providing career training services to disadvantaged individuals for over 30 years. They quickly realized that to be successful in its mission, they needed to provide more than just skill-building and job placement opportunities; they had to address the underlying emotional challenges people faced and support them in unlocking their potential, both personally and professionally.
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