Programs
What We Do
Our Takoda (Dakota for “Friend to All”) programming addresses educational disparities on four fronts: training, career coaching, adult education and an alternative high school.
CAREER EDUCATION
No-cost, short-term vocational training in fields such as healthcare, IT, warehouse support and logistics provide the opportunity for a living wage in high-demand careers.
CAREER SERVICES
Personalized, no-cost assessments and career planning (such as resume building, job search strategies and interviewing skills) help job-seekers find and keep work.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
No-cost tutoring and small group instruction provide the tools needed to successfully earn a GED, get a job or pursue higher education.
HIGH SCHOOL
Our accredited, alternative high school — affiliated with Minneapolis Public Schools — serves students ages 14-21, focusing on core academic competencies while maintaining a strong connection to American Indian culture.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Offers services that provide a social safety net to participants to help them set on a path to self-sufficiency and economic independence.
GET TO KNOW US
Since 1979, Minneapolis-based American Indian OIC has focused on serving our community through education and training.
A nationally-recognized leader in workforce development, more than 25,000 of our neighbors have partnered with us to strengthen skills, find jobs and improve their lives.
OUR IMPACT – SUCCESS STORIES
Following graduation, career training students see their hourly wages jump
%
“Top Performer”
in a U.S. Dept. of Labor criminal reentry workforce program
Takoda Prep students are
%
more likely to graduate – and 20% more likely to enroll in secondary education – then their peers.
Get Involved
Looking to make a difference?
The success of American Indian OIC and its clients is tied to the generous financial and volunteer support of individuals, employers, foundations, corporations and community partners … people like you.
RECENT NEWS
AIOIC’s Annual Founders’ Day Block Party & Career Fair
Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor our founders and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community at American Indian OIC’s Annual Founders’ Day Block Party & Career Fair!...
Sarah’s Journey to Success in Healthcare
We’re thrilled to share a success story from our job training program, the Takoda Institute. One recent phlebotomy graduate, Sarah, secured a job in a hospital lab, just two miles from her home. This achievement is especially meaningful as her journey was filled with...
Reentry Support Improves Outcomes for Returning Citizens
Several times a week, a team of American Indian OIC career counselors head out of the office and into prisons and jails to engage in the challenging work of supporting youth and adults as they prepare to leave incarceration and integrate back into the community....