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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.
Contact us
Neighborhood & Community Relations
Phone
Address
Crown Roller Mill105 Fifth Ave., Room 425
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday