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This spotlight from the Star Tribune affirms our belief that Emotional Intelligence training truly transforms lives. But this is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go on this journey towards fostering inclusive and compassionate workplaces. And we need your help to get there. Join us by investing in Emotional Intelligence training […]

Twin Cities R!SE is CRAVE Cares January partner! CRAVE is proudly committed to supporting the communities they serve and have selected Twin Cities R!SE as their January non-profit partner. When you order from the CRAVE Cares menu or “Round Up” your check, you support Twin Cities R!SE in our mission to transform lives out of

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

Three times a year we celebrate and affirm Twin Cities R!SE participants and graduates along the journey to their success. This March we honored 19 Full-time Job Placements, 13 Graduates(a participant that has successfully held their job for at least one year), and 7 Internships. We also heard encouraging words from TCR alumni! A big thank

Twin Cities R!SE Settling Into Midway Location April 14, 2016  (Published in the St. Paul Midway-Como Monitor) Full Article Article and photos by MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN The Spruce Tree Center at Snelling and University avenues has a new tenant: the St. Paul branch of Twin Cities R!SE (TCR). The 22-year-old organization works with the hardest to

May 4, 2016  (Published in the Southwest Journal) Full Article Juanita Moss credits Twin Cities Rise with helping her turn her life around during a dark chapter. She graduated from one of the North Minneapolis-based nonprofit’s job training programs in November and now works full time as a certified clinical medical assistant at Open Cities Health Center

We are honored to have Autumn Amadou-Blegen join the Board of Directors at Twin Cities R!SE. Autumn has been involved with Twin Cities R!SE since 2011 as an employer partner, while at Northern Brewer. She has also been an active member of the TCR Employer Advisor Committee in recent years. “ I found myself as

Twin Cities R!SE and the State of Minnesota Partner for Economic Equality Minneapolis, MN- June 2, 2016 – Yesterday was a historic day for the ongoing partnership between Twin Cities R!SE (TCR) and the State of Minnesota.  Governor Dayton signed a bill that invests substantially in reducing employment disparities in our State. The bill provides Twin

June 4, 2016 — This year\’s event kicked off with a Stop the Violence march with friends and family members of murdered victims. It was somber moment, yet we were able to witness many neighbors come together to address the violence plaguing the community on the north side of Minneapolis. There were police officers marching hand

June 8, 2016 – We are pleased to announce, that as of today, Twin Cities R!SE (TCR) no longer requires a G.E.D. for program participation, nor will individuals be excluded from our program who have already earned a college degree. This change is a part of our three year strategic plan implementation to continue to be