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 The 2018 NAMI Minnesota State Conference: Transforming Attitudes will be held Nov. 3, at the St. Paul RiverCentre
Keynote speakers include Daniel E. Dawes and Sam Miltich. The conference is sponsored in part by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Community Supports Administration; Medica; Accra; River Oaks of Minnesota; Reed Psychological Services, PLLC; Vail Place; Geritom Medical, Inc; Northwood Children's Services; Ellie Family Services; and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Breakouts: this year's conference will feature 18 breakout sessions, with sessions for professionals, individuals living with mental illnesses, family members, advocates, and students. Full breakout information is available here.
CEUs: the 2018 NAMI Minnesota State Conference has been approved for 5 CEU hours for social workers by the Minnesota Board of Social Work; LPCs, LPCCs, and LADCs by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy; and LMFTs by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. This event has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing's continuing education requirements. It is the individual licensee's responsibility to ensure that this event meets their continuing education requirements.
Cost: registration is $60 for members, $100 for non-members, or $35 for students. Lunch is included. Limited partial scholarships for youth and adults are available - contact Briana Libby at blibby@namimn.org for more information. If you are interested in becoming a NAMI Minnesota member, annual membership fees for individuals are as low as $5; join here.
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 Collateral Consequences: Life After Conviction
Thursday, October 25, 2018
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Hamline University-Anderson Center
This full-day conference addresses the challenges that individuals face after criminal conviction including access to housing, employment, parenting, and voting rights. Presented by the Hamline Center for Justice and Law and the Minnesota Second Chance Coalition.
Hamline University Anderson Center rooms 111 / 112 (Corner of Snelling and Englewood - on site and street parking available).
Conference check-in begins at 8:30 pm. Catered lunch included in registration fee.
Speakers include:
Medaria Arradondo, Minneapolis Chief of Police
Lee Buckley, Chief Operations Officer, Ujamaa Place
Emily Baxter, Executive Director of We Are All Criminals
John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney
James Cross, Natives Against Heroin
Andrew Freeberg, Ph.D., Workforce Director, Goodwill-Easter Seals
Stevenson Morgan, Ujamaa Place
Rebecca Shlafer, Ph.D., Professor of Adolescent Health, University of MN
Rea Smith, Metropolitan State University
Terencio Safford
Sarah Walker, MN Second Chance Coalition
Maria Wilberg, Minnesota Department of Health
Chris Uggen, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology & Law, U of MN
Nick Zerwas, Minnesota Representative - District 30A
Agenda:
9:00: Overview of the collateral consequences of criminal conviction
10:00: Barriers panel - housing, employment, children, voting rights
11:30: Panel of personally impacted individuals
1:00: Table conversations and reflection
1:30: Solutions panel discussion
3:00: Keynote by Emily Baxter of ‘We are All Criminals’
Approval pending for 6.5 hours of continuing education credit:
Minnesota Board of Social Work
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health
Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
Registration is now available for Minnesota Second Chance Coalition Members. Open Registration is available September 4. Register online here.
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Connect, Learn and Inspire! The Midwest Mentoring Collaborative invites you to the 6th Annual Midwest Mentoring Forum, "Moving Beyond Trauma."
Schedule
- 8:30am Registration
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9:00am Opening: Chris Doege - Director, Community Justice Division, Volunteers of America - Minnesota
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9:05am Greetings: Ron Solheid - Minnesota Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner
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9:20am Keynote Speaker: Ms. Tonier Cain - Author, trauma survivor and internationally recognized trauma-informed care expert
- 10:30am Resource Break
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10:45am Workshop: Dr. Donna L. Minter - Founder and Executive Director of MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
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11:45am Lunch: Provided
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12:45pm Keynote Speakers: Dr. Tom Blee - Trauma surgeon and Co-Director of LIFEteam w/Pastor John Turnipseed - Vice President of Urban Ventures, transformed community leader and author
- 1:45pm Resource Break
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2:00pm Panel Discussion: "Stories of Resilience" Co-led by Prison Fellowship Academy Program Manager Pamela Page and Department of Corrections Caseworker Sandy Hand
- 3:00pm Closing
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Date and Time: Thu, November 8, 2018, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM CST
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Location: Bethlehem Baptist Church, Downtown Campus, 720 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
 Mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday of each month for the Free MCA workshops:
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 Workshop: Labor Market Information to Assist Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds
- Monday, November 19th, from 1-4 PM
- North Minneapolis Workforce Center, 800 West Broadway
Details: This 3-hour, hands-on training session will help attendees learn where to find and how to use the most relevant data tools to understand the local economy and provide the best guidance to job seekers that have criminal backgrounds. Attendees will navigate our website to gain experience with the data tools. This is a great session for WorkForce Center staff and partners in the workforce development system who work with ex-offenders. Topics include:
- Occupations in Demand and Current Job Vacancy Results
- Occupational and Industry Employment Projections
- Wage and Salary Data and Career Profiles
- Cost of Living
- Graduate Employment Outcomes
- Other data tools may also be covered upon request.
This training is interactive and participants will benefit from bringing a laptop to use to go through the data tools. This training session offers CEUs for GCDF certification.
Speakers:
Tim O'Neill is DEED's regional analyst for the seven-county Twin Cities region of Minnesota. He has a bachelor's degree in history and political science from St. Olaf College in Northfield and a master's degree in public policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Mark Schultz is a regional analyst with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). He previously worked as an offender specialist at the Winona Workforce Center and as a corrections officer. Mark has a master's degree in sociology, with an emphasis on criminology and inequality, from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
Registration:
Please go online to register for this, and other, LMI training sessions: https://mn.gov/deed/events/lmi-training/. At the bottom, that there are three sessions on “Labor Market Information to Assist Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds,” including the one on 11/19 at 800 W Broadway. Please register for this event.
Call or e-mail with any questions to:
Marie Larson, City of Minneapolis ,Community Planning and Economic Development Industry Relations Manager, 612-673-5292 / marie.larson@minneapolismn.gov
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Our Community’s Untapped Workforce: A Discussion of Why and How to Hire Job...
In a tight labor market where businesses of all types and sizes need employees, companies are looking to meet demand by hiring ex-offenders. This strategy has not only a positive ROI for the hiring business, but for society as a whole.
Join the Northwest Private Industry Council as we host a series of important conversations about this workforce strategy. The event includes an opening keynote presentation from Emily Baxter founder of the organization We Are All Criminals, a panel discussion with local businesses and services providers currently implementing these strategies, and a valuable learnings from Jacquelyn Carpenter with Twin Cities Rise who will walk attendees though the recently published Minnesota Fair Chance Hiring Guide.
After a break for lunch (provided), we will continue our disucssion of workforce strategies, including picking up on the Live + Work conversation for workforce attaraction strategies.
The organizer of this event is Northwest Private Industry Council
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena
525 Brooks Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Register Here
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State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Career Fair
The State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul career fair will bring together representatives from every state agency and City of St. Paul department to connect Minnesotans with opportunities in government.
Attendees will learn about current job openings, network with leaders, and attend application workshops.
When and Where
- Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- St. Paul RiverCentre, Roy Wilkins Auditorium 175 W Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102
- Career Fair event flyer
Need an accommodation?
Individuals with disabilities in need of reasonable accommodations should call 651-201-8207 by Oct. 26. ASL interpreters will be available on site.
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TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER
Construction • Automotive Service
Banking and Finance • Medical Office
NO COST TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
Receive classroom instruction, hands-on experience, resume development and job placement assistance
 TO GET STARTED: attend an Information Session
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Medical Office and Banking & Finance:553 Fairview Ave NorthSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Automotive Service and Construction:635 Prior Ave North,St. Paul, MN 55104
WHEN: The 2nd and 4th TUESDAY of EVERY MONTH from 2-3 pm (arrive by 1:45pm) on 23rd,Nov. 13th and 27th.
Click HERE For More Info
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Work at MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference. A full listing of positions can be found at the Minnesota Careers website. Some of our current job openings:
Fergus Falls
Luverne
Minneapolis
Silver Bay
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