Our Impact

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Twin Cities R!SE supports underemployed and unemployed individuals across the seven-county Twin Cities metro as they build skills, pursue meaningful employment, and work toward greater financial stability.

EMPOWERED

& EMPLOYED

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The impact reaches beyond one person. When a R!SER increases their income, builds a lasting career, and gains greater stability, that progress can strengthen families and communities too.

FY2025 By the Numbers

2,820 People Served

Workforce Development

650

R!SERs received Workforce Development training

210

Achieved job outcomes

63%

One-year job retention

Employment Changes Income

+$27,279

Average increase in full-time income

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$16,305

Average pre-program full-time income

$43,584

Average post-program full-time income

Impact That Lasts

Getting hired is an important milestone, but lasting employment success is the goal.

R!SERs continue to receive coaching and career support for more than two years after completing training, helping them navigate challenges, grow in their careers, and continue building financial stability.

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Participant Experience

90%+

Reported meaningful personal and professional growth

100%

Rated their coaching experience highly effective

96%

Were satisfied or very satisfied with the program

100%

Of respondents who answered said they would recommend the program*

*Among participants who responded to the recommendation question.

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Stronger Families.
Stronger Communities.

The impact of meaningful employment extends beyond the workplace.

When R!SERs build careers, increase their income, and create greater stability, that progress can positively impact their families and the communities where they live.

By supporting underemployed and unemployed individuals throughout the Twin Cities metro, TCR is helping create more pathways to employment success and financial independence across our community.

Our Reach Through Personal Empowerment

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Our impact also extends beyond Workforce Development through the Empowerment Institute at Twin Cities R!SE.

2,170

People received Empowerment Institute training

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Did You Know?

Every dollar earned through the Empowerment Institute directly supports career training at Twin Cities R!SE!

52

Organizations served

Through Personal Empowerment training, we bring Emotional Intelligence skills and tools to businesses, schools, universities, and nonprofits throughout our Twin Cities communities.

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Explore More of Our Impact

Learn more about the people, outcomes, and work behind these numbers in our latest annual report.

View FY2025 Annual Report