by American Indian OIC | Dec 8, 2025 | Internal, News
Ravo’s journey into trucking began with a desire for independence. While he enjoyed his role as a supervisor at a fueling company, he felt there was more out there—an opportunity to be his own boss and take control of his career. After doing some research, he attended...
by American Indian OIC | Oct 28, 2025 | News, Success Stories
When Marie joined the AIOIC’s career counseling program last year, she was at a turning point. After leaving a job that wasn’t fulfilling, she found herself receiving cash benefits and searching for a new direction. Having worked in several industries Marie knew she...
by American Indian OIC | Oct 3, 2025 | Internal, News
In this MPR News interview, American Indian OIC President and CEO Joe Hobot shares his perspective on the City of Minneapolis’ consideration of permanent homeless encampments. He speaks to the risks of normalizing encampment living and urges the need for...
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...
by AIOIC | Sep 15, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
American Indian OIC has always believed in the power of culturally grounded education and workforce development to uplift families and communities. Now, thanks to research by The Constellation Fund, we have powerful new data to support what we’ve seen firsthand: our...
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...
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...
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...
by AIOIC | May 19, 2025 | News
6:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2025 Anishinabe Academy 3100 East 28th Street, Minneapolis American Indian OIC’s Takoda Prep High School and Adult Basic Education Program will celebrate 2025 graduation on the evening of Thursday, June 5, at Anishinabe Academy in...
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,...
Jessica’s Story: One Step at a TimeJune 18, 2025Jessica first heard about American Indian OIC through […]
American Indian OIC Featured on CBS Minnesota: Founders’ Day Block Party & Career FairMay 15, 2025On Thursday, May 8, 2025, American Indian OIC hosted […]
April is Youth Employment Month in MinnesotaApril 28, 2025In celebration of Youth Employment Month, we are […]
From Jail to Success: Brigette’s Inspiring Story of Overcoming Addiction and IncarcerationApril 25, 2025After a years long battle with incarceration and […]