This class is currently in session. Future dates to come. Please fill out the class interest form to be kept up to date on future classes. 

Dates: 

• • • NO class on November 21st (Thanksgiving)

Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-6:00pm                                                         

   Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm

Registration Deadline: 

Delivery Platform: Online

1. • Flyer

   • Class Interest Form

This 10-week course is designed to prepare students for work in retail and office environments. The training will focus on two areas:

1. Students will work toward earning a professional certificate from the National Retail Federation. This certification is the NRF training program that provides foundational employability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail and beyond

2. Students will work on the Northstar Digital Literacy certifications to foster development of computer skills, proficiency in commonly used office software, and various employability skills

Requirements:

1. CASAS Goals Reading 239+; CASAS Math 2 ________ (TBD)

2.  Must be at least 18 years old

3.  Can not be enrolled in any K-12 school

4.  Must be eligible to work in the US

5.  Must qualify in one of the following areas:

   • Individuals of color

   • Individuals with disabilities

   • Individuals lacking stable housing

   • Individuals with a criminal record

   • Individuals without a high school diploma or equivalent

   • Individuals who have been unemployed for 26 or more of the past 52 weeks

   • Individuals with limited English or math proficiency 

   • Individuals at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

Host Site: Rochester

Instructors: Kathy Loecher and Karen Cook

Navigators: Denise Bailey - Rochester students ONLY dbailey@wdimn.org

Alicia McNiel - All other students amcniel@wdimn.org