News

In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about:

• The latest impact to our Refugee Services program
• New Math Academy and STEM careers support
• Client story: New American achieves dream of home ownership
• You’re invited! New Americans New Beginnings on May 7
• Meet our newest board members
• Know your rights
• Upcoming classes and job trainings

As a new arrival to the U.S. and Minnesota, Alessandro thought it would take years to build credit and qualify for home ownership. Last summer, however, he and his family purchased a cozy, two-bedroom home with guidance from a financial coach at the International Institute of Minnesota.

After meeting in the Institute’s Entrepreneurship class, Svitlana learned about Manoj’s company, Himalko Tea. As a lover of tea herself, and after tasting Manoj’s high-quality Nepalese product, Svitlana knew she wanted to share her marketing knowledge and expertise to help her new friend succeed.

When Emmy and Edwin walk across the stage to receive their college diplomas, their biggest cheerleaders will be right there: each other. The mother-son duo, originally from Tanzania, encourage each other as they both pursue the same dream of nursing careers.

Palpable joy and excitement filled the air as Mahamud embraced his wife and five daughters outside the airport baggage carousel after living apart for nearly eight years. Mahamud recounts his family’s journey to reunite in the U.S.

Star Tribune | President’s crackdown on immigrants and refugees has some members of the caregiving industry, and those who rely on it, on high alert. Star Tribune spoke with JP Holwerda, the Institute’s Senior Director of Workforce Development.

Twin Cities PBS – TPT | “Almanac” spoke with International Institute of Minnesota’s Senior Director of Immigration and Refugee Services, Micaela Schuneman, on the Refugee Admissions Program.

KARE 11 | The dismantling of USAID and freeze on foreign assistance hits close to home, according to longtime aid organizations based in Minnesota.

Meet Paul McEnaney-Rodriguez, a board member of the International Institute of Minnesota.