BUILDING CAREERS

EMPOWERING LIVES

At Twin Cities R!SE, we assist systemically oppressed populations in poverty on the path to long-term and stable employment. Our work skills training prepares participants with the skills they’ll need on the job. And through internship opportunities, job search assistance, and employment placement services, we work with participants to find meaningful employment. 

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.

ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

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.

TWIN CITIES RISE

OUR PROGRAMS

Our 8-week career training programs provide you with the skills needed to be successful on any job. This training focuses on your individual development, Personal Empowerment, Career Training, and the 21st Century Skills that today’s employers are in search of. Graduates of this program typically double or triple their annual income.

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FOR EMPLOYERS

HIRING THE BEST CANDIDATE

Twin Cities R!SE works with companies to find the right TCR participant for open positions. Our coordinators use specialized interview methods and assessments to select candidates who will meet your specific requirements and provide quality service.

“Twin Cities R!SE works with companies to find the right TCR participant for open positions. Our coordinators use specialized interview methods and assessments to select candidates who will meet your specific requirements and provide quality service.”

— ISABELLE DAY, CEO | QUALITY INGREDIENTS CORPORATION

EMPLOYER PARTNERS

"I came to Twin Cites R!SE after being incarcerated, and it was the best thing to happen to me outside of meeting my wife. Before coming to TCR, I was a lost man. I had lost my then wife, my job, my home, and my life savings. I decided to give TCR a try. The course that helped me the most was Personal Empowerment."

leonard
LEONARD

TCR Graduate

"I'm happy that I have the job, and that it’s consistent and it pays me. It pays my bills. Before TCR, I had low-self esteem. I didn’t think highly of myself, so I never tried. Personal Empowerment has helped me to make better decisions and not let my feelings control my actions all the time. Everything that they taught me in empowerment has helped me on the job and in life."

ronald
RONALD

TCR Graduate

"TCR is a place for new beginnings. It’s a place for structure, discipline. and encouragement. TCR is not just a place where you come and sit in a class. TCR is a place of opportunity. It’s a place for you to discover what your skills are. It’s a place for you to have people help you build upon your skills. It’s a place to meet new people. It’s not just a learning institution."

anna
ANNA

TCR Graduate

TCR EMPOWERMENT INSTITUTE

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Our Empowerment Institute was selected as one of the 12 premiere partners that SixSeconds highlights each year, which is a true testament to the Empowerment Institutes work and partnership.

Twin Cities R!SE has been providing career training services to disadvantaged individuals for over 30 years. They quickly realized that to be successful in its mission, they needed to provide more than just skill-building and job placement opportunities; they had to address the underlying emotional challenges people faced and support them in unlocking their potential, both personally and professionally.

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