Programs offered in 2022:
- English for Career Development:

• Enrollment Requirements:

          1. Valid Social Security number
          2. High-intermediate - Low-advanced English language ability (tested upon registration)

• Program Length: 8 weeks (6 weeks class, 2 weeks career search)
• Class Type: Virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) 
• Class Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 10 am - 12 pm on Zoom 
• Topics: Education, Current Events, Job Search, Paragraph Writing, Time Management, Negotiation & Problem Solving 

* Students will receive financial aid and career support throughout the program
Next session: May 23 - July 15

-Licensed Child Caregivers / Licencia de Cuidadores de Niños:

• Enrollment Requirements:​

1. 25+ years of age
2. 3-5+ years of experience caring for children other than your own children directly
3. Have a desire to pursue this profession, be passionate about working with children 
4. Own your own home or be the person on your rental agreement (must have your name on the lease) 
5. Be able to pass a background check (every person 13 and older in the home where children are cared for must be able to pass it)
6. Want to get your child care license in Ramsey and Hennepin.

• Training Length: 6-7 months
• Training Type: Blended (virtual and in-person)
• Program Language: Spanish

For more information, send text message or an email to our Early Milestones team: 612-399-6140 / cmercado@clues.org

- Commercial Drivers License (CDL):

• Enrollment Requirements:

          1. 18+ years of age
          2. Right to work in US
          3. High school diploma or GED
          4. Class A driving permit 
          5. Pass drug and physical test 

• Training Length: 16 weeks
• Training Type: Blended (virtual and in-person)
• Partners by location: Ridgewater College Willmar, Riverland College Austin 

1st training: Orientation - January 31, 2022
2nd training: Orientation - September 26, 2022

- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): 

• Enrollment Requirements:

          1. 18+ years of age
          2. Right to work in US
          3. High school diploma or GED

• Training Length: 10 weeks
• Training Type: Blended (virtual and in-person)
• Partners by location: Heartcert Minneapolis, Ridgewater College Willmar, Riverland College Austin 

1st training: Orientation - March 21, 2022
2nd training: Orientation - May 9, 2022
3rd training: Orientation - July 25, 2022
4th training: Orientation - September 26, 2022

- Customer Service & Banking: 

• Enrollment Requirements:

          1. 18+ years of age
          2. Right to work in US
          3. High school diploma or GED

• Training Length: 8 weeks
• Training Type: Virtual 
• Partners by location: UNIDOSUS

1st training: Orientation - January 31, 2022
2nd training: Orientation - June 20, 2022
3rd training: Orientation - August 29, 2022
4th training: Orientation - October 24, 2022

- Youth @ Work Training & Internship Program: 

• Enrollment Requirements:

          1. 16-24 years of age
          2. Right to work in US

• Training & Internship Length: 10 weeks
• Training Type: In-person
• Partners by location: Varied

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All Programs: 
- Are delivered in English
- Require registration before orientation
- Require computer/internet access (supports available)
- Require employment attainment after graduation
- Include support services, financial empowerment, and incentives

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Who to contact?
CLUES Career Navigators 
Twin Cities:
Luis Michel / 651-379-4227 / lmichel@clues.org
Estrella Chavez / 612-746-3540 / echavez@clues.org
Willmar:
Jennifer Mendoza / 320-262-5106 / jmendoza@clues.org
Austin:
Maria Martinez / 507-355-2575 / mmartinez@clues.org

More information: https://clues.org/services/economic-empowerment/career-trainings/