Category: Takoda Institute
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 …
Digital Office Professional Students Visit Amplifon HQ
Students in Takoda Institute’s Digital Office Professional training had a unique opportunity to visit Elite Hearing Network and its parent company, Amplifon and this week to tour its US headquarters, learn about its marketing department, …
Graduation at Takoda Institute
Takoda graduates shared their stories of resiliency during the Fall graduation ceremony Twice a year, graduates of Takoda Institute and Takoda GED are invited to attend a graduation ceremony to celebrate their incredible achievement. This …
No-Cost, Accredited Training for Everyone
Providing career pathways and bridging the labor shortage After a successful rebranding process, Takoda—American Indian OIC’s employment training subdivision—is proud to offer no-cost career training programs for all. The Takoda brand, originally created for the …
Two Certificates, One Great Career
Antonitte came to American Indian OIC’s Takoda Institute in 2012. She was a single mother looking to prove to herself that any situation could be made better, so she enrolled in the vocational school’s nine-month …
Second Chance Pays off for Computer Support Student
Chris enrolled in college following his high school graduation, and – like many young people – perhaps did not value higher education as strongly as he should have. Within a few months of starting his …
Takoda Institute plays a key role in bolstering minority IT workers
Excerpts from the Star Tribune Article of the same name by Neal St. Anthony. Jaquan Sloan worked in retail, home health care and building security for nearly a decade after high school. Usually part-time and without …
Commitment to Success
If graduate John, has just one secret to success, it’s commitment. After completing the Takoda Institute’s nine-month Computer Support training program, he quickly landed a job as a computer support technician and in less than …
A Fresh Start
In June of 2016, Cory, a proud member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, graduated after successfully completing the Computer Support Program at Takoda Institute of Higher Education. Prior to Takoda Institute, Cory had …
Josh’s Success Story
Josh completed the Takoda Institute of Higher Education’s accredited Health Information and Patient Services Specialist occupational training program. Grants and scholarships fully covered his tuition, books, and fees. He was also provided with free job …