Welcome Cohort 1! Join us as we officially kick-off the 2024 Co-Lab summer pop-up experience. In this session, you will get to know your fellow cohort participants, get familiar with the JA North space, and receive a preview of our 4-week calendar and centralized scheduling tool.
Join us for the "Power is Yours!" workshop, a transformative experience designed to inspire and empower you to take control of your future. This motivational session focuses on fostering self-empowerment through actionable strategies that facilitate personal and professional growth mindset. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, you will learn how to set realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and cultivate a mindset oriented towards continuous improvement.
In this session (you must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a Hired Navigator for 60 min to discuss your needs and barriers, review resources available to you to address them, and work together to curate your Co-Lab pop-up calendar to attend the most meaningful program sessions.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this time, you will take a mini field trip with a Rêve team-member over to the Midway YMCA to tour the space and get set up with a month-long pass.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
In this session (you must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a Hired Navigator for 60 min to discuss your needs and barriers, review resources available to you to address them, and work together to curate your Co-Lab pop-up calendar to attend the most meaningful program sessions.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this time, you will take a mini field trip with a Rêve team-member over to the Midway YMCA to tour the space and get set up with a month-long pass.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
Welcome Cohort 1! If you missed our orientation on Tuesday, please join us during this make-up time. In this session, you will get to know your fellow cohort participants, get familiar with the JA North space, and receive a preview of our 4-week calendar and centralized scheduling tool.
In this session (you must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a Hired Navigator for 60 min to discuss your needs and barriers, review resources available to you to address them, and work together to curate your Co-Lab pop-up calendar to attend the most meaningful program sessions.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this time, you will take a mini field trip with a Rêve team-member over to the Midway YMCA to tour the space and get set up with a month-long pass.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
In this session (you must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a Hired Navigator for 60 min to discuss your needs and barriers, review resources available to you to address them, and work together to curate your Co-Lab pop-up calendar to attend the most meaningful program sessions.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this time, you will take a mini field trip with a Rêve team-member over to the Midway YMCA to tour the space and get set up with a month-long pass.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time, you will share where you would like to grow your financial literacy/health/wellness, where you feel gapped, and what big questions you want answered.
Themes: Understanding Financial Products and Services Money Management + Building Credit Employment and Income Investing Basics
During this time you will enjoy lunch while listening to Saint Paul College share post-secondary education and degree program options, break down what to look for in a college, and illuminate what supports are in place for first-gen and/or low income students.
You'll also have the opportunity to converse with near-peer mentors about their personal experience in post-secondary pathways.
During this group session, in just 90 seconds, you will have a better understanding of your career personality by interacting with a set of images. The Hired team will walk you through what your results mean and what careers could resonate with your results. You'll also have the opportunity to interact with the Bridgemakers team to hear how their results align to their current career pathways.
Cole is a serial entrepreneur, organizer, and public speaker with a deep lived experience of his material. Growing up poor and biracial in South Minneapolis taught him to enjoy diverse cultures and be a bridge between them. When COVID hit, Cole lost his service work job alongside... Read More →
Join us for the “Own Your Brand" workshop focusing on the creation/elevation of your career portfolio and professional brand. Synthesizing your experiences, James Coopering Consulting will guide you in crafting a dynamic resume that reflects their growth, experiences, and abilities. Additionally, you'll gain insights into strategically outlining your cover letter to align with your future aspirations.
Later in the session, we'll delve into the intricate relationship between personal identity and professional success, emphasizing networking, relationship building, and career advancement. You will gain practical advice on how to elevate your networking skills, effectively maintain professional relationships, and strategically use LinkedIn to enhance your online presence. By focusing on the cultivation of meaningful connections, including coaches, mentors, and sponsors, this workshop will empower you to take control of your professional narrative and stand out in a competitive job market.
During this panel discussion, you will be exposed to the breadth of career opportunities in healthcare from experts in the field, the education needed to get there, and how to access financial aid/advising support.
During this hands-on learning demo, you will work with an expert respiratory therapist from Children's Minnesota to simulate running a full code and starting IV's to go along with CPR in a car crash scenario.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this post-secondary exploration time, you can drop by tables manned by representatives from Saint Paul College and ECMC's The College Place to help answer your biggest questions about post-secondary pathways and ways to pay for it. The representatives on-site are equipped to discuss secondary and postsecondary educational planning, college and career exploration, college admission applications, financial aid applications (FAFSA, MN Dream Act and scholarships), and more.
Zoom link: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/6019970953 Hours: 11/2: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM, 11/3: 8:00 AM-12:00 PMThe College Place - Minnesota, launched in 2017, is located at Urban Ventures in South Minneapolis. The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college... Read More →
In the this group workshop you will work on regulating your nervous system (could include breathing exercises, sound bath, and/or yoga) and receive guidance on how to help break down psychosocial barriers in your life.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this post-secondary exploration time, you can drop by tables manned by representatives from Saint Paul College and ECMC's The College Place to help answer your biggest questions about post-secondary pathways and ways to pay for it. The representatives on-site are equipped to discuss secondary and postsecondary educational planning, college and career exploration, college admission applications, financial aid applications (FAFSA, MN Dream Act and scholarships), and more.
Zoom link: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/6019970953 Hours: 11/2: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM, 11/3: 8:00 AM-12:00 PMThe College Place - Minnesota, launched in 2017, is located at Urban Ventures in South Minneapolis. The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college... Read More →
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time, RealTime Talent will expose you to labor market insights driving Minnesota’s most in-demand workforce industries. Then, Hired will break down the do's/don'ts of interviewing and give you the opportunity to practice your workforce readiness skills via mock interviews.
During this time, you will learn about the breadth of careers in Minnesota's construction building trades, understand the role of unions, and discuss how to plan and prepare for apprenticeships.
In the first portion of this session, you will hear Knutson employees talk about their work, career paths, and the story of how they got to where they are today. Throughout, you'll have opportunities to ask questions and interact with a employees from different areas of the business to get a feel for the variety of roles within our organization.
Career paths to be discussed include: Laborer / Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Accountant, Marketing Coordinator, IT, Virtual Design in Construction (VDC)
During the second portion of the session, you will have the interact more deeply with each department. The VDC team will have technology on site for demo and use (laser scanner, drones, cameras, 3D printed models, etc.).
In this session, you will work through the following interactive learning modules with the Minnetronix Medical team:
Engineering in the Hospital - you'll will learn how medical device engineering impacts patients, doctors, and nurses in the hospitals. From device development through clinical support and use in patients, you'll get an in depth look at new technologies and how engineers support them.
Soldering Station - you'll learn about soldering, a process used to join different types of metals together by melting solder. Hands-on training and soldering practice will be conducted and you'll discuss how we use soldering in the assembly of electronic devices.
Career Paths in Engineering & Manufacturing - Minnetronix employees will talk about their work, career paths, and the story of how they got to where they are today. You will have opportunities to ask questions and interact with staff from different areas of the business to get a feel for all of the roles that make our devices possible.
During this panel discussion, you will be exposed to the breadth of career pathways in technology from experts in the field, learn how the field is evolving at a rapid pace, and understand what education/training is necessary to excel.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this post-secondary exploration time, you can drop by tables manned by representatives from Saint Paul College and ECMC's The College Place to help answer your biggest questions about post-secondary pathways and ways to pay for it. The representatives on-site are equipped to discuss secondary and postsecondary educational planning, college and career exploration, college admission applications, financial aid applications (FAFSA, MN Dream Act and scholarships), and more.
Zoom link: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/6019970953 Hours: 11/2: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM, 11/3: 8:00 AM-12:00 PMThe College Place - Minnesota, launched in 2017, is located at Urban Ventures in South Minneapolis. The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college... Read More →
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this panel discussion, you will hear from seasoned entrepreneurs and venture capital leaders to learn about what it takes to become an entrepreneur and start your own business.
Cole is a serial entrepreneur, organizer, and public speaker with a deep lived experience of his material. Growing up poor and biracial in South Minneapolis taught him to enjoy diverse cultures and be a bridge between them. When COVID hit, Cole lost his service work job alongside... Read More →
During this time you will discuss how to maintain relationships developed within the Co-Lab pop-up and work with Hired navigators to support with program enrollment and connect you to resources you can access beyond this summer experience.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this individual work time, you will have space to log-in and experiment with two free tools from CareerVillage:
CareerVillage.org - allows you to ask any question about any career and receive amazing advice from professionals around the world.
CareerVillage COACH - a career-based AI chat-bot designed to respond to your education and career development questions offers a huge menu of career-focused activities curated to support you at all stages of your career journey.
During this post-secondary exploration time, you can drop by tables manned by representatives from Saint Paul College and ECMC's The College Place to help answer your biggest questions about post-secondary pathways and ways to pay for it. The representatives on-site are equipped to discuss secondary and postsecondary educational planning, college and career exploration, college admission applications, financial aid applications (FAFSA, MN Dream Act and scholarships), and more.
Zoom link: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/6019970953 Hours: 11/2: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM, 11/3: 8:00 AM-12:00 PMThe College Place - Minnesota, launched in 2017, is located at Urban Ventures in South Minneapolis. The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am CDT
Incubator Floor
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time (must pre-register), you will work 1:1 with a therapist from Roots Wellness Center for a 30 min culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed counseling session.
During this time, we will celebrate your accomplishments over the past 4 weeks, break into groups to have more intimate small group discussions/reflection, and provide space for networking and open conversation.
Heidi Johnson is the Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff (COS) for ECMC Group. She works with the executive officer team in the planning and coordination of strategic, highly complex activities across the organization. In addition to her COS role, she leads the Records and Information... Read More →
Zoom link: https://ecmc.zoom.us/j/6019970953 Hours: 11/2: 12:00 PM-4:30 PM, 11/3: 8:00 AM-12:00 PMThe College Place - Minnesota, launched in 2017, is located at Urban Ventures in South Minneapolis. The College Place helps people of all ages pursue opportunities for postsecondary education. We use the umbrella term “college... Read More →
Cole is a serial entrepreneur, organizer, and public speaker with a deep lived experience of his material. Growing up poor and biracial in South Minneapolis taught him to enjoy diverse cultures and be a bridge between them. When COVID hit, Cole lost his service work job alongside... Read More →
