Takoda Institute

About

The Takoda Institute of Higher Education is a licensed career school that offers students industry-specific vocational training in occupations with a need for skilled workers. Education programs last from three weeks to six months and career counselors help students find employment in their field of study as they approach their graduation.

No-Cost Career Education

Through generous public and private grants and scholarships, almost all Takoda students attend the school at no-cost. To learn more or get started, submit the form below.

Program Areas

Construction & Logistics

Health & Human Services

Information Technology

Professional Development Courses

Information Sessions

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Course Catalog

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Are you tribally enrolled or identify as Native American? *

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Do you lack permanent housing or consider yourself homeless? *

Yes

Do you receive unemployment benefits from the State of Minnesota? *

Yes

Would you like help applying for food assistance? *

Yes

Our staff can help you apply for supplemental nutrition benefits, commonly referred to as SNAP or "food stamps."

Program of interest. Select all that apply. *

Case Management

CDL-B Permit Training

CDL-A Permit Training

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification (day)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification (evening)

CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA N+ Certification

Medical Office Administration Career Education (12 weeks)

Phlebotomy (12 weeks)

Warehouse/Equipment Operator Career Education

Digital Marketing Professional Development Course

Project Management Professional Development Course

Intro to Microsoft Office

ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager

GED/Adult Basic Education

Financial Coaching

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Interested participants are required to attend an in-person or online information session to learn more about Takoda. In-person sessions take place most Wednesdays at 9:45am on our south Minneapolis campus. Online sessions take place most Wednesdays at 11am on Zoom. Please select the date you will join us.

Reminder: After completion of this form, be sure to check your email inbox. If you have not received an email for Takoda, check your spam/ junk folder.

Please note, completing this form demonstrates your interest in Takoda, but this is not official documentation for program registration. Once we receive this interest form, we will follow-up with next steps for registration and enrollment.

The Takoda Institute, a Division of American Indian OIC, is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 1363A.82 – 136A.84. Licensure is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. The Takoda Institute is a division of American Indian OIC. Takoda is a Dakota word meaning ‘friend to all’ and all students regardless of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation are welcome at the school.