ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
To transform the lives of those impacted by racial or socio-economic barriers through Personal Empowerment, career training, and meaningful employment.
OUR VISION
A community where all individuals, especially people of color, have attained financial independence through employment success.
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Values
At TCR, we embrace, support and cultivate an empowered community. We strive to understand, respect, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from our own. We value the importance of facing challenges and being uncomfortable as a part of real transformation.
Racism and Social Injustice in all forms, towards any individual or group, is hostile and unacceptable in the workplace and in our communities.
We are working diligently and methodically to disrupt systems that detract from the birthright of every human being; that they are loveable, important, valuable, and empowered.
At TCR, we create an atmosphere that honors…
Cultural Competence. We embrace the Swahili word NAKUONA, which means “I see you”. We approach our work with transparency, lead with kindness, and celebrate equity at every turn. Everyone is welcome—as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. We embrace and celebrate uniqueness. We Nakuona.
We recognize Core Value in others and will work to always show Empathy by intentionally responding from Power Mode.
We have courageous and honest conversations, create safe spaces with humility and empathy for everyone to create lasting change.
Compassion. Our approach will always flow through the filter of Humility. Our first response is to support. We do this by meeting staff, participants, community, and partners where they are. We believe all people are Loveable, Important, Valuable, and have the potential to Empower themselves.
Integrity means we choose to operate from Power Mode and Positive Self-interest in the forefront of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace of transformation where trust, responsibility and accountability are the norm. We take Responsibility for self and will strongly encourage it in others while creating an environment that fosters Interdependence.
Internally and externally, we are driven to ignite transformation.
ABOUT
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Our coaches provide one-on-one support, partnering with participants for two years after they’ve landed their new jobs. We focus on long term results – with 78% of our graduates staying at their jobs after two years, based on our ten-year retention rate.
Our curriculum goes beyond teaching – through our signature Personal Empowerment program, we provide transformative change, fostering self-confidence and self-reliance.
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HISTORY
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.
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IMPACT
In 2020 we had some amazing results…
Job Placements
1 Year Job Retention
The increase in total earnings by low-income adults who have been helped by Twin Cities R!SE
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