WHAT WE DO

Our Takoda (Dakota for “Friend to All”) programming addresses educational and employment disparities on four fronts:

  • Takoda Institute Training
  • Takoda Works Career Coaching
  • Takoda GED & Adult Basic Education
  • Takoda Prep Alternative High School
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OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

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TAKODA INSTITUTE

Takoda Institute: 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.

TAKODA WORKS

Takoda Works: Personalized, no-cost assessments and career planning (such as resume building, job search strategies and interviewing skills) help job-seekers find and keep work.

TAKODA GED

Takoda GED & Adult Basic Education: No-cost tutoring and small group instruction provide the tools needed to successfully earn a GED, get a job or pursue higher education.

TAKODA PREP

Takoda Prep: Our accredited, alternative high school — affiliated with Minneapolis Public Schools — focuseson core academic competencies while maintaining a strong connection to American Indian culture.