American Indian OIC Featured on CBS Minnesota: Founders’ Day Block Party & Career Fair

by American Indian OIC | May 15, 2025 | Internal, News

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, American Indian OIC hosted our Annual Founders’ Day Block Party & Career Fair, a gathering that was especially meaningful following a challenging week for the American Indian community. The event served as a time for healing,...

April is Youth Employment Month in Minnesota

by American Indian OIC | Apr 28, 2025 | Internal, News

In celebration of Youth Employment Month, we are excited to highlight our commitment to helping teens and young adults successfully transition into meaningful careers. By offering a range of vital services like career and college exploration, job training, resumé...

From Jail to Success: Brigette’s Inspiring Story of Overcoming Addiction and Incarceration

by American Indian OIC | Apr 25, 2025 | Internal, News, Success Stories

After a years long battle with incarceration and addiction, Brigette reached a turning point during her final encounter with the criminal justice system. She was determined to change her life, and she did. She served her last sentence in a county jail where she took...

AIOIC’s Annual Founders’ Day Block Party & Career Fair

by American Indian OIC | Apr 25, 2025 | News

Thursday, May 8, 2025 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 4pm- Program 4:30-7pm- Dinner & Activities Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor our founders and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community at the American Indian OIC Annual Founders’ Day...

Sarah’s Journey to Success in Healthcare

by American Indian OIC | Dec 11, 2024 | Internal, News, Success Stories

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

by American Indian OIC | Nov 13, 2024 | Internal, News, Success Stories

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....