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Career Training

Prepares participants by providing tools to develop hard and soft skills, reach career goals and obtain proper certifications and licenses.

Workforce Services

Connects individuals to employers, provides one-on-one coaching to address individual needs and goals, and prepares people for today’s job market.

Youth Services

Aids youth in developing transferable skills, improving understanding of technology, preparing for college or the workforce, and developing customized career goals.

Family & Cultural Services

Cultural activities for families, financial wellness training, and support for families who qualify for MFIP.

Home Testimonial

Having a workforce coach has helped me tremendously as someone who is new to this country. If it wasn’t for the dedication and hard work [of my coach] I wouldn’t have been able to get paid.” – Mr. Abdirahman, EMERGE Workforce Participant

Featured Programs & Workshops

The programs, services, and workshops are ever-changing in response to community needs. Below is a sampling of what we do.

Commercial Driver’s License

Duration: 6 weeks

Enrollment: Active

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Nursing Assistant

Duration: 10 weeks

Enrollment: Active

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Work Readiness

Duration: 1 week

Enrollment: Active

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Homework Help

Duration: Continuous

Enrollment: Rolling

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About us

Our Staff

reflect the diversity of the community. All staff members have lived experience similar to people we serve, are culturally responsive, and/or have a long history in providing culturally-specific programming.

Collectively, our staff speaks more than 7 languages to further assist any community members with language barriers.

About Us

Mohamed Ali

Director of Workforce Programs at C-ROC

Ahmed Nur

MFIP Manager

Alan Stovall

Alan Stovall

Program Manager

Khadro Mohamed

Khadro Mohamed

Workforce Coach

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C-ROC News

Aug 31

April 2019; In light of recent violence, Cedar-Riverside community weighs public safety solutions

The Cedar Riverside Partnership & Opportunity Center weigh in on safety strategies, specifically youth engagement.
Aug 31

July 2019; Cultivating opportunity in the East African community

C-ROC demonstrates the synergy between public and private sectors when addressing systemic disparities.
Aug 31

March 2016; Center aims to address unemployment in Cedar-Riverside — and create a model for other neighborhoods

The center is a one-stop-shop for services available to the, primarily African immigrant, community members.
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