
Greg’s Story – Hitting the Ground Running
Greg came across a flyer for EMERGE while he was still incarcerated. He reached out and connected with our staff while still in prison. Because he was so eager to
Read moreGreg came across a flyer for EMERGE while he was still incarcerated. He reached out and connected with our staff while still in prison. Because he was so eager to
Read moreLooking for a job? This event is a great opportunity to connect with professionals, employers, and companies! Open to everyone in the community, this career fair offers walk-in interviews and
Read moreEvery year in May, the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) hosts an amazing, free event called Art-A-Whirl, the largest open art studio tour in the country. Thousands of artists, galleries, and businesses
Read moreEMERGE is very excited to announce that we will be resuming in-person services beginning Monday April 4th at our EMERGE Career & Technology Center and Cedar-Riverside locations. All programs and services will be
Read moreRyan first heard about EMERGE through his halfway house. He was on work release – which means he was given 2 months to find work. Two weeks before the deadline,
Read moreAfter a long illness kept her out of the workforce, Jackie decided she needed to make a change. Because of her criminal background, she knew it would not be easy.
Read moreLydia lost her job and then her home. She was pregnant and concerned about the future of her baby. She applied for public assistance, but she knew that she needed
Read moreFor 7 years, Denise was a full-time grandmother while her daughter held a job outside of the home. But this summer, Denise’s daughter decided she wanted to quit her job
Read moreGrowing up, Deandre struggled in school. Due to family issues, his mom moved the family frequently, making it hard to keep up. He also suffered from test anxiety and says,
Read moreK’Sean was homeless and struggling when he came to EMERGE. When he first walked through our doors, he didn’t know what to expect. “I thought it would be like any
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