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From R!SER to Career Coach
When Dwayne Starr came to Twin Cities R!SE, he was facing a barrier he had never dealt with before. He knew he did not want to take just any job. He wanted to rebuild with purpose, and that decision shaped where he ended up next.
Emotional Intelligence in Action at MDI
MDI brings in the Empowerment Institute to help learners and employees strengthen Emotional Intelligence skills they can use on the job. In a fast-paced production environment, participants are learning to recognize emotions, communicate more openly, and respond professionally when frustrations and setbacks happen.
Why Empowerment Training Matters in Dunwoody’s Pathways to Careers Program
Since 2021, Dunwoody has brought in the Empowerment Institute to provide Empowerment training for their Pathways to Careers students. The sessions help students build confidence, strengthen self-awareness, and develop tools to work through challenges as they move through school and toward their careers.
A Decade of Service, Support, and Belief
For the past decade, Tom Sherman has been one of TCR’s most committed volunteers and champions, helping R!SERs strengthen their job search skills, recognize their strengths, and approach new opportunities with confidence. He also shows up in a big way for community events, often arriving first and staying until the very end.
Empowered People, Stronger Organizations, Stronger Communities
Through Northside Achievement Zone’s partnership with The Empowerment Institute at Twin Cities R!SE, Vincent Frazier expected to gain tools to better support others. Instead, the training also challenged him to look inward, strengthening his self-awareness, relationships, and leadership.
From Participant to Partner
FreedomWorks refers residents to Twin Cities R!SE for career training and Personal Empowerment. It has also hired several R!SERs, including Program Manager Mark Hershberger, who completed the program himself in 2022.
The Reward of Watching Confidence Grow
Through mock interviews and classroom support, longtime volunteer Meg McMonigal has had the opportunity to watch R!SERs recognize their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for what comes next.