Schedule

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

Registration is required.

Afternoons

• Effectively Planning for Community Engagement
  Fri., Sep. 2, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, first floor conference room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and Community Considerations
  Thur., Sep. 15, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, first floor conference room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Southeast Asian Community and Effective Engagement
  Fri., Sep. 16, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, first floor conference room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Latino Community and Effective Community Engagement
  Mon., Sep. 26, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, first floor conference room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• African American Community and Effective Engagement
  Thu., Sep. 29, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, first floor conference room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• American Indian Community and Effective Engagement
  Fri., Sep. 30, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, first floor conference room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• Disability Awareness
  Thu., Oct. 13, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, 10th floor training room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

• East African Community and Effective Engagement
  Wed., Oct. 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
  Minneapolis Public Service Building, 10th floor training room, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Evenings

• Effectively Planning for Community Engagement
  Tue., Aug. 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
  North Market Community Room, 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

• Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and Community Considerations
  Wed., Sep. 21, 4:30-6 p.m.
  Minneapolis Central Library, second floor, RKMC room, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

• Southeast Asian Community and Effective Engagement
  Mon., Oct. 17, 5-6:30 p.m.
  Lao Assistance Center, 1st floor, Great Conference Room, 1015 N 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405

• Disability Awareness
  Tues., Oct. 18, 4-5:30 p.m.
  Zoom meeting. Register to receive link.

• Latino Community and Effective Engagement
  Thu., Oct. 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
  Mercado Central, basement level, 1515 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

• East African Community and Effective Engagement
  Wed., Oct. 26, 4-5:30 p.m.
  Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center, 505 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

• American Indian Community and Effective Engagement
  Thurs., Oct. 27, 4-5:30 p.m.
  Division of Indian Work, 1001 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55407

• African American Community and Effective Engagement
  Tuesday., Nov. 15 5:30-7p.m.
  University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), room 105, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

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.