Category: Success Story
Anthony’s Journey to Success at Takoda/AIOIC
Anthony’s life took a transformative turn when he discovered American Indian OIC’s Takoda programs. Incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Rush City, Anthony learned about AIOIC/Takoda from his caseworker, sparking his curiosity and …
Career Education & Coaching Works
Kevin’s hard work paid off when he completed Takoda’s warehouse training program. After working with his career counselor and attending Takoda’s Employer of the Day, Kevin landed a job in his field earning $19 per …
Alumni Spotlight – Larry K.
From the Takoda Institute, to CEO and radio host, our alum Larry is proof of a Takoda education in action. Larry is a proud member of the Ho-Chunk nation who graduated from Takoda’s Administrative …
From Student to Instructor: Amy’s Story
Amy is inspiring students just like her Amy’s time at Takoda began back in 2011. She enrolled in the former Nursing Assistant program and then got a job at Southview Acres in St. Paul, where …
Cody Found Success, Passion, and a Job
The BUILD program is an intensive work program designed to help Native youth build work and life skills. The first 7 weeks consist of life skills and work readiness training. The participants are then placed …
Jason’s Story
Jason found success at Takoda while taking advantage of the many resources available to him In a quick conversation with Takoda Institute graduate Jason, it’s clear how much ambition and perseverance he has to better …
Fresh Start for a Single Mother
Pam* is a single mother who started at Takoda in early 2018. She had been homeless with her young son for the past three years. During this time, Pam jumped from shelter to shelter and …