The City of Minneapolis Employment and Training (MET) will implement a New American Resource Exchange project using grant funds issued by the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards. The Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards defines “New American” as people who might consider themselves new arrivals in the United States and anyone who is a non-native English language speaker. This project has two, primary objectives: 1. To enhance culturally responsive employment and training services and resources, and 2. To foster a community of practice to boost successful employment outcomes for New Americans. This project seeks to serve New American job seekers with an expanded array of services, including, but not necessarily limited to: • Employment-related navigation and support services, including credential evaluation and verification. • Host three job and resource fairs, customized for New American job seekers; and • The creation of a Community of Practice to share resources and information.
