Michael’s Journey of Perseverance and Hope

by American Indian OIC | Sep 19, 2025 | News, Success Stories

Michael’s journey to success began in an unlikely place—prison. In 2021, he found himself incarcerated in Minnesota’s Togo Correctional Facility and facing the consequences of years spent struggling with addiction. It was at the tail end of his addiction that...

From Training to the Timberwolves: Tyler Mullen’s Hands-On Internship in NBA Tech

by American Indian OIC | Aug 6, 2025 | News, Success Stories

Takoda Institute graduate Tyler Mullen spent his summer doing an internship in the IT department of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. The company’s internships are designed to give early-career professionals meaningful experience across multiple areas of...

Jessica’s Story: One Step at a Time

by American Indian OIC | Jun 18, 2025 | Internal, News, Success Stories

Jessica first heard about American Indian OIC through the South Minneapolis community. She had previously enrolled in our GED program, but didn’t finish. After gaining custody of her nephew, she felt a renewed motivation to attain her GED—a personal goal she was ready...

Success Story: Ashley’s Journey to Career Happiness

by American Indian OIC | May 27, 2025 | News, Success Stories

Ashley first learned about American Indian OIC’s Takoda programs through word of mouth. Her mother heard about us from her aunt, who then passed the information along to Ashley and her father. At the time, Ashley was working overnight shifts and was uncertain about...

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...

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...