“Loving Lotus was founded in 2020 during the heart of the pandemic. We offer fast-paced Hybrid CNA (certified nursing assistant) training as well as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)/BLS (basic life support) certification training. Students can start their training in the comfort of their own home at their own pace. This can be completed in as little as 2.5 weeks." Loving Lotus is looking to enroll 15 students from the Sheridan neighborhood and assist them with training and preparing them for their state exam. They will also assist with interview skills and resume writing if needed. The requirements for this program is that the potential student is at least 16 years of age or older and a social security number.
Contact: lovinglotuscna@gmail.com
L.L.C.O.O.L.J., Let's Learn Collectively On Our Life's Journey, is a black woman led civic engagement cohort for adults that provides access to crucial literacy and civics education to open opportunity and provoke a mindset of self determination while igniting the entrepreneurial aptitude to thrive in BIPOC communities.
Let's Learn Collectively On Our Life's Journey meets Thursdays in the taproom at Broken Clock Brewery to network, learn how to do business with the government, and develop equity-infusing programs for our community. All are welcome.
In today’s world of digital media, live video streaming has emerged as a powerful tool for broadcast professionals to connect with audiences in real-time. This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to produce and broadcast live video content on various platforms.
Through practical hands-on exercises, students will learn about the equipment, software, and workflows involved in producing live video content for broadcast. The course will cover topics such as camera setups, lighting, audio, encoding, and streaming protocols. The course will also explore different live streaming platforms such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and Twitch.
The course will also focus on the communication skills required to manage live broadcasts. Students will learn about the importance of choosing appropriate content, engaging with the audience, and dealing with unforeseen issues.
Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid understanding of the technical and creative aspects of live video production, as well as the skills required to manage live broadcasts. Students will also have the opportunity to produce their own live broadcast project, which they will present to the class.
This course is suitable for broadcast professionals looking to expand their portfolio into live video production, as well as students who are interested in pursuing a career in the broadcast industry.
Contact: stuart@mcn6.org
Black Business Enterprises Fund (BBE) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in Minneapolis, M.N. We serve a large coalition who consist of young entrepreneurs, small businesses and low income individuals seeking to start a business and improve their financial well-being.
Our Purpose: To help minorities establish their worth to wealth
Our Niche: Access to “the grid” for entrepreneurs
Our program focuses on helping the community getting financially stable as well as providing empowerment, access to technology
We also have a program focusing on youth small business development and Financial Literacy
Contact: bbeplan@blackbizenterprises.org
Volunteer: https://blackbusinessenterprises.org/volunteer/
Inquire and sign up: https://blackbusinessenterprises.org/contact/
Colectiva Bilingüe works in partnership with each of the Minneapolis dual language schools’ family organizations and school staff to unite as a larger community of bilingual learners. We promote and advocate for dual language programming (classes are made up of 50-60% students whose home language is Spanish and 40-50% students whose home language is English), celebrate bilingualism through culturally relevant community-building events, and promote increased transparency and equity among partner schools in how resources are raised and allocated.
Our Bilingual Climate Action initiatives, supported by the Minneapolis Foundation and the Partnership Engagement Fund, will support the launch of a holistic environmental coalition across three Spanish Dual Language Elementary Schools. Learning in the classroom, on the playground, and after school, our majority Latinx and free- and-reduced school lunch communities will unite around environmental issues to lead change.
This project will connect environmental initiatives that are currently being piloted across our three schools in order to cross-pollinate ideas and resources. This grant will be led by a steering committee of paid BIPOC parent liaisons, executed by international Teaching Assistants (TA) at each school who are specifically dedicated to environmental education, and overseen by a school staff member at each site to ensure continuity and curriculum integration.
Recycling and Compost: Las Estrellas (NE Mpls) will grow their pilot lunchroom composting and recycling program, bringing environmental lessons around waste reduction to the science classroom and through an after school green club.
Contact: colectivabilingue@gmail.com
Interested in becoming a Host family: https://colectivabilingue.org/teaching-assistant-program-host-family
About the Partnership Engagement Fund
This program funds community organizations working with neighborhood organizations on projects that engage under-represented groups in local decision-making.
For details about the program, read the full program guidelines document.
2023 Partnership Engagement Fund guidelines
Directrices del Fondo para la Colaboración de Asociaciones