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BENEFITING: Twin Cities Rise
EVENT: JobRaising
THE STORY:
Last year, Twin Cities RISE! (TCR!) was named one of the most innovative market-based solutions that create economic opportunity and generate employment for disadvantaged populations. The Ashoka Changemakers competition had nearly 900 applicants worldwide, and TCR! was one of five winners.
Over nearly 20 years, TCR! has developed a transformational anti-poverty program under the vision of founder and social entrepreneur Steve Rothschild (www.steverothschild.org). We provide long-term job training and placement for adults facing barriers to employment success and financial independence.
With this competition’s award, we will increase our ability to serve low-income adults by expanding staff capacity to teach, connect with employers, and secure job placements.
Our program incorporates hard skills training and rigorous Personal Empowerment, one-on-one coaching, internships and employment placement, and culminates in full-time, living wage jobs.
TCR! is a performance-driven organization that is committed to ongoing evaluation. Our outcomes reflect that dedication:
Learn more at www.twincitiesrise.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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