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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 […]

You can’t help but smile when you meet Jacqueline. There is a presence about her that is the embodiment of joy.  According to her, this was not the case before she enrolled at Twin Cities R!SE. How has your Transformation been since coming to Twin Cities R!SE? “When I started at Twin Cities R!SE, I

We share the heavy news that our beloved Empowerment Institute Director, Keith Simons, passed away on July 26, 2017. Please join us in sending your thoughts and prayers to Keith\’s family. We are a strong and empowered group here at TCR in large part because of Keith’s courage , strength, and unshakeable belief in the power

Nunlock B.,  mother of five, sat down to talk to us about her journey at TCR.  What brought you to Twin Cities R!SE? I wanted to change my career and be successful for my kids. And to show my kids that it is never too late to follow your dream. What have you learned while

Sherry came to Twin Cities R!SE because she was ready for a change and wanted to increase her career skills with a new baby on the way! “Here I’ve learned a lot of stuff that I am capable of doing, things that I didn’t know I was capable of doing before.” “And through Empowerment, I

Evan found out about Twin Cities R!SE when he was at the Minneapolis Workforce Center looking for work. “A recruiter there gave me the flyer, the brochure, the pamphlet, everything. He told me that TCR could help me get a job and help me develop the skills that I needed. The rest is history. I

The formerly incarcerated represent an untapped national workforce of millions. This recent article in the Star Tribune business section highlights the work of Twin Cities R!SE  in preparing returning citizens for job success through Personal Empowerment and career training. Full Article  Photos by Shari Gross, Star Tribune Davis Powell works at Pomp’s Tire Service in Savage

Twin Cities R!SE has a long partnership with RBC. They work with us to not only provide participants with interview experiences that offer immediate and valuable feedback, but with volunteer grants and gift matching, RBC has donated over $150,000. Learn more by reading their volunteer spotlight featuring Twin Cities R!SE. Full Article RBC Wealth Management While

Eric came to Twin Cities R!SE in need of a change. “I was seeking direction in life, just sick and tired of being sick and tired. Twin Cities R!SE offered me an opportunity to get myself together.” What have you learned while at TCR? I’ve learned how to empower myself. I learned how to be

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