Brief description:
This class includes a Navigator to help guide students through the process, set goals, and determine what grade level and/or type of work the student would prefer.
Child Development and Teaching
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must have between 6.0 - 12.5 on a Tabe D Reading test and between a 5.0 - 12.5 on a Tabe D Math test, a high school diploma or GED,
and pass a background check.
Length & Hours: This class lasts for 14 - 15 weeks and is held Monday - Friday from 10:45 am - 12:15 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Certification: Upon completion of this class, the student will be prepared for the ParaPro Certification exam for Teacher Assistant or Educational Assistant.
The test is a PearsonVue test and is made up of 90 question on reading, math, and grammar.
Next steps: Completion of this class allows the student the opportunity to job shadow as a teacher assistant or educational assistant in the St. Paul public schools. This may lead to being hired by the St. Paul Public Schools.
Partner organization: St Paul public schools
Construction
Brief description:
This class includes job placement with follow up a year later.
Class Location:
GAP
381 Robie Street E.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Where students can register:
Call 651-222-0757.
Requirements: Students must have a 202 or higher on the CASAS Reading test, be 18-24 yrs old, have no high school diploma, and participate in the entire GAP program which includes ELL and civics classes.
Length & Hours: This class is held Monday - Friday from 8 am - 2:20 pm.
Registration: Registration is typically held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm - 4 pm in the months of January, May, and August. Call to schedule an appointment.
Certification: Upon completion of 9 modules, students will receive the NCCER Certification.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for jobs in construction.
Partner organization: Youth Build
Class Location:
Classes are through the Hubbs Center but held at various locations.
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Length & Hours: The days and times of the class vary depending on what partner agency students are working with.
Registration: Registration is at the Hubbs Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Certification: Students can get certified in OSHA 10 (Forklift), Scissor Lift, Flagging, and First Aid/CPR.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for a job in construction.
Customer Service
Brief description:
This class provides preparation and training for retail and customer service careers.
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must be in ELL levels 3-5 and have between a 200 - 229 on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: This class lasts 10 weeks and is held Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for sales or customer service jobs in a variety of work settings.
Brief description:
This class prepares students for sales/customer service in a variety of work settings, provides hands-on experience running a school store, improves money and communication skills and helps students create a job search portfolio.
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must be between a 5.0 and 12.5 on the TABE "M" Reading test or have a 220 or above on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: This class lasts 12 weeks and is held Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for sales or customer service jobs in a variety of work settings.
Driver’s License
Brief description:
This class includes instruction to pass the General Knowledge permit test and introduces students to the different endorsements for Truck Driver and Bus Driver licenses.
Class Location:
Hub@Harding
1526 E 6th St
St. Paul, MN 55106
Where students can register:
Hub@Harding
1526 E 6th St
St. Paul, MN 55106
Requirements: Students must be 21+ years of age, have a valid driver's license with no DWIs, speeding tickets, or accidents within the last 5 years and have between a 5.0 - 12.5 on the TABE D Reading test or a 220 or above on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: This class lasts for 8 weeks and is held Monday - Thursday from 10:30 am - 1 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person Tuesdays from 9 am - 5 pm or Thursdays from 9 am - 1 pm.
Certification: Written permit test
Next steps: Completion of the class and passing the written permit test prepares students for behind-the-wheel training in truck or bus driving.
Partner organization: Harding High School
Food Service
Brief description:
This class teaches students safe food handling practices.
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must have a 6.0 - 12.5 on the TABE D Reading test or a 226 or higher on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: This class lasts for 12 weeks and is held Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or from 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Certification: ServSafe Exam
Next steps: Upon completion of this class and passing of the exam, students will have their Minnesota Certified Food Manager License.
Health Care
Brief description:
This class includes help from a job counselor finding relevant employment.
Class Location:
Hmong Cultural Center
375 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55103
Where students can register:
Hmong Cultural Center
375 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55103
Requirements: Students must be at an Intermediate ELL level and have a 210 or higher on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: Variable
Registration: Registration is on site.
Certification: Upon completion of this class, students will receive their Blood Borne Pathogen credential.
Next steps: Upon completion of this class, a job placement counselor will work with students to find employment as a PCA, in another health care field, or in a non-health care field.
Agency: Hmong Cultural Center
Brief description:
This class introduces the student to the health care field through direct and indirect care. Students will learn vocabulary and computer skills and develop a greater understanding of health care jobs.
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must be in ELL level 4-5 and have between a 200 - 226 on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: This class lasts 10 weeks and is held Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for further classes in the health care field.
Brief description:
This class includes medical terminology, basic anatomy, computer skills, communication and college readiness skills and an exploration of different Medical Office careers.
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must have between a 6.0 - 12.5 on the TABE Reading test, between a 5.0 - 12.5 on the TABE Math test, and be able to pass a background check.
Length & Hours: This class lasts 12 weeks and is held Monday - Thursday from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.
Registration: Registration is in person Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students to work as a medical office receptionist or go on to further medical classes in college.
Class Location:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Where students can register:
Hubbs Center
1030 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Requirements: Students must have between a 4.0 - 8.0 on the TABE Reading test or have a 225 or above on the CASAS Reading test and have been taking ELL classes for at least 3 months.
Length & Hours: Students can choose between two options:
1. A 12 week long class held Monday- Thursday from 5 pm - 8 pm
2. A 14 week long class held Monday - Friday from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Registration: Registration is in person on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 5:30 pm.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students to enter CNA training.
Brief description:
This class often results in a student being hired as a CNA by Serenity Care Center.
Class Location:
GAP
381 Robie Street E.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Where students can register:
Call 651-222-0757.
Requirements: Students must be 18-24 years old and not have a high school diploma. Students must also participate in the entire GAP program which includes ELL and civics classes.
Length & Hours: Classes are held Monday - Friday from 8 am - 2:20 pm.
Registration: Registration is typically held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm - 4 pm in the months of January, May, and August. Call to schedule an appointment.
Certification: Clinical and written state boards for CNA
Next steps: Completion of this class and passing of the state boards prepares students for jobs as CNAs.
Agency: Change Inc.
Partner organization: Serenity Care Center
Brief description:
This class includes clinical training at Episcopal Homes or St. Anthony Park Home. Century College provides on-site state certification testing.
Class Location:
International Institute
1694 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Where students can register:
Call 651-647-0191 x 314.
Requirements: Students must be at a 4th - 12th grade reading level and be foreign-born with work authorization. Students must also pass an entrance test and an interview.
Length & Hours: Students have two choices:
1. An 8 week class that is 25 hours per week
2. An eleven week class that is on Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Registration: Call Julie Garner- Pringle at 651-647-0191 x 314 to register for an entrance test.
Certification: MN CNA state certification
Next steps: Completion of this class and the associated certification prepares students for employment as nursing assistants, College Readiness classes, or another medical degree program.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: Century College, Episcopal Homes, and St. Anthony Park Home
Brief description:
This class helps students with test-taking and study skills. BIOL 1730 is a challenging class that moves along quickly and demands a lot of time and effort. The support class reviews the material at a slower pace, allowing for greater retention and understanding.
This class is held at St. Paul College with bridging and support through International Institute staff.
Class Location:
St. Paul College
235 Marshall Ave
St. Paul. MN 55102
Where students can register:
Email knewman@iimn.org.
Requirements: Students must be currently registered for BIOL 1730 at St. Paul College.
Length & Hours: This includes a 4 day bridge class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - 1 pm and semester long support classes that are held once a week for 2 hours with various times to choose from.
Registration: Register by emailing Kristal Newman at knewman@iimn.org.
Certification: This program provides help towards completion of the BIOL 1730 course.
Next steps: This class is a prereq for the nursing degree program. Upon completion of this course, and the other prerequisites, students are prepared to begin a nursing degree program.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: St. Paul College
Brief description:
This class is held at St. Paul College with an additional prep class given by International Institute staff.
Class Location:
St. Paul College
235 Marshall Ave
St. Paul. MN 55102
Where students can register:
Email instructor.
Requirements: Students must currently be registered for PHLEB 1405 at St. Paul College.
Length & Hours: This class includes a one week bridge class on Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 12 pm and a semester-long support class on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Registration: Registration is by email through instructor.
Certification: This program helps students pass the PHLEB 1405 class.
Next steps: This class is one of the requirements for the phlebotomy certificate program.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: St. Paul College
Brief description:
The TEAS Prep Class provides support to students who study better in a classroom environment with:
- Review math, anatomy, physiology, physical science, scientific reasoning, English language usage, and reading comprehension - all areas assessed in the TEAS
- Practice test-taking strategies and critical thinking skills
This class is held at St. Paul College and includes a prep class given by International Institute staff.
Class Location:
St. Paul College
235 Marshall Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102
Where students can register:
Email rebbers@iimn.org.
Requirements: Students must have completed prerequisite classes for, and have applied to, the nursing program at St. Paul College.
Length & Hours: This class is a 12 week, semester-long, prep class held Tuesday - Thursday from 9 am - 12 pm.
Registration: Register by email to Roberta Ebbers at rebbers@iimn.org.
Certification: TEAS test
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students to begin a nursing program.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: St. Paul College
Class Location:
International Institute
1694 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Requirements: Students must be in CNA classes or applying to a nursing program.
Length & Hours: On going
Registration: This class is included as part of CNA classes.
Next steps: Students will complete their CNA or apply to a nursing degree program.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: Multiple Colleges
Class Location:
International Institute
1694 Como Ave
St. Paul. MN 55108
Where students can register:
Call 651-647-0191 x313.
Requirements: Students must be enrolled in a college medical program and be foreign-born.
Length & Hours: This class includes on-going guidance while students are enrolled in medical degree programs.
Registration: Telephone Brooke Ashland at 651-647-0191 x313 for an interview.
Certification: Students receive LPN, RN, Phlebotomist, and other health care professional degrees.
Next steps: Completion of this class allows LPNs to upgrade to RNs and RNs to upgrade to BSNs.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: Students attend a variety of public and private colleges in the Metro Area.
Hotel Work
Class Location:
International Institute
1694 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Where students can register:
Call 651-647-0191 x336.
Requirements: Students must be foreign-born.
Length & Hours: This class lasts for 6 weeks and is held Monday - Friday from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Registration: Call Julie Rawe at 651-647-0191 x336 to register.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for a job in hotel housekeeping or other hospitality career entry-level jobs.
Agency: International Institute
Class Location:
International Institute
1694 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Where students can register:
Call 651-647-0191 x336.
Requirements: Students must be foreign-born, have a diploma or GED, and currently be working in hotel housekeeping, preferably for at least 6 months.
Length & Hours: This class lasts 6 weeks and is held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Registration: Call Julie Rawe at 651-647-0191 x336 to register.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students for a job as a supervisor in the hospitality industry.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: Normandale Community College
Class Location:
International Institute
1694 Como Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
Where students can register:
Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431
Requirements: Students must be foreign-born.
Length & Hours: This is a 2-semester course and is held for 4 hours on Tuesday evenings.
Registration: Registration is at Normandale Community College.
Certification: This class is worth 8 college credits and students also get a AHLA Guest Service Gold certification.
Next steps: Completion of this course prepares students for a paid internship or jobs in the hospitality and tourism industries.
Agency: International Institute
Partner organization: Normandale Community College
Mechanical and Trade
Brief description:
This class teaches the operation of a boiler machine for State Licensing.
Class Location:
Hub@Harding
1526 E 6th St
St. Paul, MN 55106
Where students can register:
Hub@Harding
1526 E 6th St
St. Paul, MN 55106
Requirements: Students must have between a 5.0 - 12.5 on the TABE D Reading test, or a 226 or higher on the CASAS Reading test.
Length & Hours: This class lasts for 8 weeks and is held Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 1 pm.
Registration: Registration is in person on Tuesdays from 9 am - 5 pm or Thursdays from 9 am - 1 pm.
Next steps: Completion of this class prepares students to take the state license.
Partner organization: Harding High School