Author name: twincities

As I retire from Twin Cities R!SE today, I am reflecting on my wonderful journey here.  There is an environment at Twin Cities R!SE that creates successful people. I have worked in the social services field for over twenty years, working with the homeless, chemically dependent, formerly incarcerated and mentally challenged.   In my work with each […]

In partnership with Dakota County Technical College, Twin Cities R!SE is offering a 10 week service training course. Trainees will learn proven customer service strategies, hidden skills that will impress employers, and how to anticipate customer needs before any problems arise. This program will give in-depth, behind the scenes access to the hospitality and service

Job seekers interested in pursuing a career as a Metro Transit light rail technician are invited to apply for a spot in a Twin Cities R!SE training program that will get underway later this year. Modeled after an industry-first Bus Maintenance job training program that launched in late-2015, the Light Rail Technician Training Program will put participants

In our most recent newsletter, hear from Twin Cities R!SE CEO Tom Streitz on the continuation of our pioneering \”pay-for-performance\” grant, learn how our Reentry Connect program helps returning citizens find success, and read Dylan\’s story of second chances and more. Winter 2016 Update

In partnership with Dakota County Technical College, Twin Cities R!SE is offering a 10 week service training course. Trainees will learn proven customer service strategies, hidden skills that will impress employers, and how to anticipate customer needs before any problems arise. This program will give in-depth, behind the scenes access to the hospitality and service

Keith Simons, TCR Empowerment Institute Director, recently talked with Kare11 about his bladder cancer diagnosis and life changes in January. \”TCR is really the backdrop for my story. My abilities to do what I have to do can be linked directly to the Personal Empowerment training I received and the countless number of classes I

A look back at 2016 that includes what Twin Cities R!SE has accomplished in working towards the mission of \”transforming lives out of poverty through meaningful employment\”. 2016 Annual Report

If you want to work on future light rail construction projects in the Twin Cities, there are some potential opportunities. An orientation program started Monday in Minneapolis for unemployed or underemployed residents. There were 40 people at the inaugural seminar, which is part of a 10-week program that began at Twin Cites Rise in north

SEE ME RISE- Davis\’s Journey Growing up in a single parent home, Davis moved around a lot. His father was not involved in his life, in fact, the first time that he met his father was at the age of 18 in a hospital room as his father was passing away from cancer. Several factors

Graduation day for construction students Light rail expansion is still in the planning stages, but some students are ready to help build it. Sixteen graduated from a construction apprentice program Friday at North Hennepin Community College. Family and friends packed the Grand Hall to celebrate students who completed the 10 week LRT Build Program. No