About the Community Connections series

The Community Connections learning lab series consists of free, 90-minute labs on effectively engaging multiple segments of the community in Minneapolis. There are both afternoon and evening schedules available. Those who complete the Community Connections learning labs will earn a Community Connector certificate.

Registration is now closed for the fall 2024 learning labs.

Learning objectives

City staff, neighborhood organizations and community partners are invited to learn effective community engagement strategies, including considerations about:

• Accessibility
• Immigration and refugee status
• Gender dynamics, religion and norms
• Historical experiences and trust in government
• Culturally specific media, communication styles
• Significant institutions, nonprofits, sacred spaces
• Major events, holidays or festivals

Schedule

You can attend learning labs in the afternoon or the evening. You can mix and match schedules according to your needs.

Afternoon, in person

Afternoon labs are held in person. Spaces are limited.

• Immigrant and Refugee Issues and Community Considerations
  Fri., Sep. 13, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Effectively Planning for Community Engagement
  Tue., Sep. 17, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• American Indian Community and Effective Engagement
  Tue., Sep. 24, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Effectively Engaging People with Disabilities
  Tue., Oct. 1, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Latino Community and Effective Community Engagement
  Fri., Oct. 4, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• East African Community and Effective Engagement
  Tue., Oct. 8, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Southeast Asian Community and Effective Engagement
  Tue., Oct. 22, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

• African American Community and Effective Engagement
  Fri., Oct. 25, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Room 300A, Public Service Building, 505 4th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415

Evening, online

Our evening labs are online over Zoom.

• Effectively Planning for Community Engagement
  Tue., Sep. 17, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• Immigrant and Refugee Issues and Community Considerations
  Tue., Sep. 24, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• American Indian Community and Effective Engagement
  Thu., Sep. 26, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• Latino Community and Effective Engagement
  Wed., Oct. 2, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• Effectively Engaging People with Disabilities
  Thu., Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• Southeast Asian Community and Effective Engagement
  Mon., Oct. 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• East African Community and Effective Engagement
  Tue., Oct. 22, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.

• NOTE NEW DATE: African American Community and Effective Engagement
  Mon., Oct. 28, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Zoom link will be sent out to registered attendees.