WORKFORCE: FREE CAREER TRAININGS
2021-03-15 - 2021-06-11 | MN
FREE CAREER TRAININGS STARTING ON MARCH 15 2021!
Gain the skills and certification you need to increase your wages and create a better future for you and your family.
Programs include:
- IT Help Desk
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Customer Service
TRAINING BENEFITS:
- Career coaching
- Job placement assistance
- Financial coaching
- Public assistance screening
- Supportive Services and Stipends
*CLASSES WILL BE PROVIDED IN ENGLISH*
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• A valid MN ID
• High School Diploma or GED
• Social Security Number or documentation to work
• English proficiency
• High commitment to 13-week program/
• 3.5 hours per day / 5x a week.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and passionate attitude, enjoy a job assisting patients
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
CLUES offers free training, certification and job placement help.
-From March 15th - June 11th. Blended learning (virtual/in person classes)
For registration or questions contact:
Luis Michel | LMichel@clues.org | 612.405.0853
Estrella Chavez | EChavez@clues.org | 612.361.6786
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Covid-19 Vaccine Talk with Doctors | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Members of the Latinx community have an opportunity to get their COVID-19 vaccination questions answered by local doctors during a Facebook Live event on Thursday, March 18 at 12:00 PM.
Link here to join at the event.

YOUTH STEAM TECH TALK | BBTTC@CLUES
2021-03-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Are you interested in a STEAM career or want to learn more about them? Come join us at our Youth STEAM Talk, where two professionals in STEAM fields will come and talk about their journey getting into their field and any barriers they had to face. This is a great opportunity to learn how STEAM relates to the world around us and to ask any questions to professionals! If you are interested, please contact us at teentechcenter@clues.org to register now! This event will be on March 23rd at 5:00 pm.

Date: March 23, 2021

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Ages: 12 -18

Register here: http://bit.ly/CLUESBBTTCRegistration

Poetry Reading for ¡Presente!: 50 Years of Chicano & Latino Studies Art Exhibit | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-03-25 17:00 - 19:30 | MN
Palabristas, a Minnesota-based Latino poetry collective will present a series of poems created specifically for the ¡Presente!: 50 Years of Chicano & Latino Studies exhibition at the CLUES Latino Gallery.

Click here to join the event.

New Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Programs in Minnesota | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Good news for Minnesotans looking for rental assistance: a new program will be available soon and CLUES will present all the details and how you can apply. Join our live conversation in Spanish next Wednesday, April 7 at 6:30 pm on our Facebook page.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that many people have been directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession and are in great need of assistance. That is why it has created a new rental assistance program called COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance, which operates under the name RentHelpMN. This program will assist eligible tenants with back rent from April 2020, up to three months of upcoming rent at a time, and related utility payments. Applications for this program will be open very soon and we at CLUES will be assisting you in the process. Connect to the event to learn all the details and requirements to apply.
Join the event here.
*Program in Spanish.

Supporting victims and survivors. Sexual Assault Awareness Month | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
In the United States, April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities about ways to prevent it.
CLUES in collaboration with @HennepinAttorney's office have organized a live, Spanish-language chat where we will feature a specialized attorney and a sexual assault advocate who will open up space for us to talk
about consent, respect, and support for survivors of sexual violence.
SPEAKERS
- Attorney Sandra Filardo. Hennepin County Assistant District Attorney
- Pamela Mercado Michelli. CLUES Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Supervisor
Join the event here.
*Program in Spanish.

Unidos In Banking Training
2021-04-12 - 2021-05-31, 2021-06-14 08:00 - 2021-07-09 17:00 | MN
There are many exciting job opportunities in the banking industry, especially if you are bilingual! CLUES offers a FREE, 8-week training with job placement support for individuals interested in entry-level careers in the banking industry.
This program includes:
- Interactive classes meeting for 8 weeks
- Field trips to local financial institutions included
- Guaranteed interviews with local banking
- Partners and employer connections
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- 18+ years old with valid MN ID
- SSN or documentation to work
- High School Diploma or GED
- Customer Service or Sales experience for 6 months
- High commitment to an 8-week program / 3.5 hours per day / 5x a week.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
*This training is in English*
Fore registration or questions contact:
Luis Michel | LMichel@clues.org | 612-405-0853
Estrella Chavez | EChavez@clues.org | 612-361-6786
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CLUES Virtual Career Fair
2021-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | MN
ATTENTION TO ALL OF MINNESOTA!
The CLUES virtual hiring fair will be taking place on April 13th 2021 from 2pm – 3:45pm!
Join our Zoom event:
https://clues.zoom.us/j/91912562030...
Meeting ID: 919 1256 2030
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each employer will give a short presentation about their company, the positions they are currently hiring for and how to apply. Afterwards, we will have a short Q&A session.
The information will be in Spanish. If the employers are unable to provide the information in Spanish, our staff will try to facilitate any conversations and interpret.
Contact Sterling at 612-930-2754 or SDragoo@clues.org for more information.

Biden's new immigration policy | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-04-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Join us on Tuesday, April 13 for a live, Spanish-language chat with VLN attorney Colleen Beebe Purisaca to discuss the new immigration policy of the new Biden administration.
On January 20, 2020, Joe Biden assumed the presidency of the United States. His new administration has since announced the plan they would like to implement on the immigration issue. President Biden has already signed some orders to initiate certain changes and has proposed changes to the laws. The process of changing immigration laws can be a long and complicated process. The presentation will discuss the orders that have already been signed and their effect; the proposed law changes that are NOT law yet; and what we can do now as a community to move forward to make a positive change in the U.S. immigration system.
Questions will be answered such as:
- What is happening with the new U.S. government on immigration?
- Are there changes in immigration rules or laws?
- Why is the president signing executive orders, what are they, and what are they about?
- Can I apply for anything now?
- Is there going to be a new amnesty?
- Can people still be deported?
- What is going to happen to people who have DACA?
- What should we do?
- What are some reliable sources of information?
- Who can I talk to about my legal case?
SPEAKER
Colleen Beebe Purisaca, immigration attorney (working for the Volunteer Lawyers Network ("VLN"). The VLN is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income Minnesotans.
Join the event here.
Note: The attorney will answer general questions and not specific issues. Please note that this event will be recorded and replayed on our Facebook channel. Please do not share personal information

National Volunteer Week at CLUES
2021-04-18 - 2021-04-24 | MN
CLUES CELEBRATES THE POWER OF OUR VOLUNTEERS - NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2021

Happy National Volunteer Week! From April 18 through April 24 we celebrate and recognize our amazing volunteers. This week is not only about celebration but is also a week of acknowledgment. We are proud to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, and energy to making a difference in our community.

Check out our features for this week:
CLUES VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS
Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Conley
Volunteer Spotlight: Luisa Torres

COMMUNITY VACCINATION EVENT AGAINST COVID-19 BROWN COUNTY
2021-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
Brown County Public Health in collaboration with CLUES will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines.
• This event is aimed towards people of the Latino community 18+
• Free, medical insurance not required
• Will not be asked about immigration status
• ID will be required to verify registration

WHEN?
Wednesday, April 21 2021 | 4pm to 7pm
WHERE?
Sleepy Eye Public Schools
400 4th Avenue SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085

REGISTRATION MANDATORY:
Call us at 952-378-7989 or 507-233-6803 to book your appointment.

Mother's Day Crafts Workshop
2021-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
CELEBRATING MOM!
Join us in our FREE crafts workshop in the CLUES Latino Art Gallery. Create a flowers bouquet and a card with linoleum engraving to gift mom on her special day.
When?
May 8 | 1-4pm
Where?
CLUES St. Paul. 797 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
REGISTRATION MANDATORY
Send your name, last name, # of participants and arrival times (1pm, 2pm or 3pm) via text at 612-351-0677 or via email at arte@clues.org

CLUES Virtual Job Fair
2021-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | MN
ATTENTION TO ALL OF MINNESOTA!
The CLUES virtual hiring fair will be taking place on April 27th, 2021 from 2pm – 3:45pm!
Join our Zoom event:
https://clues.zoom.us/j/91912562030...
Meeting ID: 919 1256 2030
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each employer will give a short presentation about their company, the positions they are currently hiring for and how to apply. Afterwards, we will have a short Q&A session.
The information will be in Spanish. If the employers are unable to provide the information in Spanish, our staff will try to facilitate any conversations and interpret.
Contact Sterling at 612-930-2754 or SDragoo@clues.org for more information.

CLUES VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
2021-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | MN
ATTENTION TO ALL OF MINNESOTA!

The CLUES virtual hiring fair is taking place on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 from 2pm – 3:45pm!

Join our Zoom event:
https://clues.zoom.us/j/91912562030...
Meeting ID: 919 1256 2030
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Each employer will give a short presentation about their company, the positions they are currently hiring for and how to apply. Afterwards, we will have a short Q&A session. The information will be in Spanish. If the employers are unable to provide the information in Spanish, our staff will try to facilitate any conversations and interpret.

Contact Sterling at 612-930-2754 or SDragoo@clues.org for more information.

TPS with the Biden Administration - Updates | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-04-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Attorney Colleen Beebe Purisaca of VLNMN will be discussing the immigration changes regarding Temporary Protected Status, known as TPS. Learn all the details about this type of protection, the new changes and eligibility criteria and how it affects people from Venezuela who are in the US.
The current U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary recently designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Venezuela. Previously, the former Trump administration had issued a memorandum on January 19, 2021 providing for the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) from the U.S. of certain Venezuelan nationals. The talk will provide an overview of TPS, eligibility requirements, information on how to apply, and deadlines.
Speakers:
- Colleen Beebe Purisaca - VLNMN Immigration Attorney.
- Angelica Klebsh - Senior Director of Community Leadership and Advocacy CLUES
To join the event, click here.

**Program in Spanish

CLUES Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event Minneapolis
2021-04-29 14:00 - 18:00 | MN
Hennepin Healthcare in collaboration with CLUES will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines.
• Free, regardless of your immigration or health insurance status
• ID required to verify registration
• Latinos who meet MN state vaccine eligibility requirements

WHEN?
Thursday, April 29 | 2-6pm
WHERE?
777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

REGISTRATION MANDATORY
To schedule an appointment call 651-768-0000 and dial option 9. You can also make an appointment via email at covid-vac@clues.org

SEMINAR FOR ENTREPRENEURS | Module I
2021-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Online
Do you dream of owning your own business? Do you want to become an entrepreneur but need help? CLUES invites you to a free virtual chat for entrepreneurs.
WHEN. Saturday, May 1 | 10AM-12PM
WHERE. Virtual chat via Zoom. To receive the link to the meeting you must register here: https://CLUES.as.me/ProyectoMicroempresasModulo1
TOPICS:
- Possible business structure changes.
- Bank accounts, business cards and contracts.
- Different types of business insurance and their benefits.
- Our special guest, Ying Sa, will explain the differences and benefits of the different legal structures for operating a business in Minnesota.
Ying Sa. Founder and director of "Community CPA" and author of the book "Appointment with Ying @8am". Ying, has over 26 years of experience helping immigrant small businesses regarding taxes and business structures.
QUESTIONS:
Jose Alfredo, by calling or texting 612- 470- 4920 or via email Jvelazquez@CLUES.org
*Program offered in Spanish*.

PSEO: Free College Credits for High School Students. Save Thousands on College | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Are you a high school student or know someone in high school? Are you interested in learning more about how high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can save thousands of dollars in college costs? Join CLUES and People for PSEO on May 5 at 5:00 PM to learn more about dual credit programs such as Advanced Placement, College in the Schools, International Baccalaureate, and - you guessed it - PSEO! You will also have the chance to get your PSEO questions answered directly by current PSEO students and alumni!

Speakers
- Arianna Martinez, CLUES YA! Student
- Jesús Moreno, CLUES YA! Student
- Zeke Jackson, People for PSEO
- Aaliyah Hodge, People for PSEO

This is a perfect event that provides information and resources for dual credit and PSEO! See you there!

**Program in English

Click here to join the event!

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Talk with experts on Covid-19 vaccines - Updates | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us on Thursday, May 6 at 6:00 PM for a live, Spanish-language chat with Mateo Frumholtz, an epidemiologist from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Solve all your questions about the coronavirus and find out what the situation is in MN. We will talk about the importance of testing, the available Covid-19 vaccines and the new reality once we are vaccinated.
Submit your questions as comments during our Facebook Live event.
Click here to join the live event.
**Program offered in Spanish.

CLUES Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event Minneapolis
2021-05-13 14:00 - 18:00 | MN
Hennepin Healthcare in collaboration with CLUES will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines.
• Free, regardless of your immigration or health insurance status
• ID required to verify registration
• Latinos who meet MN state vaccine eligibility requirements

WHEN?
Thursday, May 13 | 2-6pm
WHERE?
777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

REGISTRATION MANDATORY
To schedule an appointment call 651-768-0000 and dial option 9. You can also make an appointment via email at covid-vac@clues.org

CLUES Health Fair for the Latino community in Brooklyn Center
2021-05-14 14:00 - 18:00 | MN
CLUES in collaboration with Hennepin Healthcare, Health on the Go and the cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center have organized a Health Fair to address food safety issues in the city. This event is Open to Latinos 16+ that meet the eligibility requirements to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
We will be providing FREE:
• 200 food baskets available first come first serve
• Covid-19 vaccines
• Mammograms
WHEN?
Friday, May 14
2-6pm
WHERE?
St. Alphonsus Church
7025 Halifax Ave N,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
REGISTRATION MANDATORY
• For vaccine appointments contact Nohely Arteaga, call or text at 651-315-7973
• For general questions contact Janelle Calvo, call or text at (612) 444-2156
• For mammograms scheduling call 651-556-0687

Community Voices Housing Workshop Series
2021-05-15 - 2021-06-12 | MN
Want to create change in your community? Join us for five ONLINE meetings during May-June 2021 as we work together to map out current realities Latino families and individuals face in the housing sector in Minnesota. The meetings will be interactive and include topics around sanitary living, security and affordable housing. Together we will be informed about our rights as workers and renters and how to become community advocates to make change. We will share valuable information about housing in your area and connect you with tools/resources for you and your family.
Who can attend?
• Wilmar Residents
• 18 years old and older
• Everyone is welcome no matter your immigration
Successful completion of cohort will receive $150 cash/gift card. Support services will be provided upon special request. Free event. Space is limited
Online Meetings via Zoom: Saturdays, 6:00pm-8:30pm

For registration:
Norma Carrera | 651-419-1721 | NCarrera@clues.or
Camila Mercado | 612-399-6140 | Cmercado@clues.org

SEMINAR FOR ENTREPRENEURS | Module II
2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Do you dream of owning your own business? Do you want to become an entrepreneur but need help? CLUES invites you to a free virtual chat for entrepreneurs.
WHEN. Saturday, May 15 | 10AM-12PM
WHERE. Virtual chat via Zoom. To receive the link to the meeting you must register here: https://CLUES.as.me/ProyectoMicroempresasM2
TOPICS:
- Possible business structure changes.
- Bank accounts, business cards and contracts.
- Different types of business insurance and their benefits.
- Our special guest, Ying Sa, will explain the differences and benefits of the different legal structures for operating a business in Minnesota.
Ying Sa. Founder and director of "Community CPA" and author of the book "Appointment with Ying @8am". Ying, has over 26 years of experience helping immigrant small businesses regarding taxes and business structures.
QUESTIONS:
Jose Alfredo, by calling or texting 612- 470- 4920 or via email Jvelazquez@CLUES.org
*Program offered in Spanish*.

Free employment programs and training workshops are available to Minnesota residents | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
CLUES will host a live, Spanish-language talk about FREE employment programs and training workshops available to Minnesota residents. Many of these trainings offer the possibility of obtaining certifications for free and are being offered virtually.
In addition, we will have an employer from Renewal by Anderson discuss their open positions and how to apply.
We will have a space for questions where you will be able to ask our experts any employment related questions you may have.
*Program offered in Spanish
Click here to join the event.

Dislocated Worker Program
2021-06-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Looking to advance your career by attending a certified training and education program? Have you been laid off and need help returning to work? Do you want to advance your career by attending a certified training and education program? GET BACK TO WORK QUICKLY!
CLUES invites you to a live chat in Spanish where our career counselors will present different options to formulate a plan to return to work. Learn more about the program for unemployed workers and their training opportunities.
training opportunities.
We will also discuss our relationships with training facilities throughout the state, as well as the Minnesota State University system.
Explore some of the following educational options:
- Higher Education
- Short-term training
- Online learning
- Internship programs
- Work-based learning
- Adult Basic Education
During the event, we will allow time to answer questions you may have.
Click here to join the event.
*Program offered in Spanish

Early childhood education and the challenges of bilingual education | CLUES Facebook Live
2021-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Join us next Thursday, June 10 at 6 p.m. for a live talk in Spanish about the importance of early childhood education. High quality early learning experiences help children prepare to learn and succeed in and out of school. On this occasion we will be joined by early education experts from the team at AFA, a Spanish immersion early learning academy in Minnesota.
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Early childhood education is more important than ever, especially as we help young children in their developmental stages as young learners. Children who learn a second language and become bilingual are able to read in two languages and often make deeper connections with other friends, improve their working memory and problem solving by enhancing their critical thinking skills. In addition, children who are immersed in a second language more quickly gain the ability to multi-task and become creative and flexible thinkers = all critical elements for school readiness and academic success. Immersion programs favor the bilingual brain and help foster empathy and acceptance of others. Being able to read and converse in a second language increases a student's social and emotional well-being and gives them unique confidence in their place in the world. The research is clear on academics, but in addition, giving your child the opportunity to be bilingual will give your toddler, preschool, or school-age child the advantage that will benefit him or her by opening up a new and richer world.
*Program in Spanish
Click here to join the event.

Virtual Presentation and Q&A for Rising Seniors | College Application Advice
2021-06-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Do you want to know how to stand out in your college application? CLUES invites you to attend a live Facebook event in English where you will gain insight into trends, tips, and tricks for applying to college this fall.

Speaker
-Marisa Zepeda, College Advisor

*Program in English

Click here to join the event.

CLUES Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event Minneapolis
2021-06-24 14:00 - 18:00 | CLUES Minneapolis, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407, Minneapolis, 55407, United States
Hennepin Healthcare in collaboration with CLUES will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines.
• Free, regardless of your immigration or health insurance status
• ID required to verify registration
• Open to anyone who meet MN state vaccine eligibility requirements

WHEN?
Thursday, June 24 | 2-6pm
TIME?
• With appointment: 2-4pm
• Walk-ins: 4-6pm
WHERE?
777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

To schedule an appointment call 612-552-3282. You can also make an appointment via email at covid-vac@clues.org

CLUES Community COVID-19 Vaccination Event St. Paul
2021-06-29 14:00 - 18:00 | CLUES Saint Paul, 797 7th St E, St Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Hennepin Healthcare in collaboration with CLUES will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines.

Free, regardless of your immigration or health insurance status
ID required to verify registration
Open to anyone who meet MN state vaccine eligibility requirements

WHEN?
Tuesday, June 29 | 2-6pm
TIME?

With appointment: 2-4pm
Walk-ins: 4-6pm

WHERE?
797 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106

To schedule an appointment call 612-552-3282. You can also make an appointment via email at covid-vac@clues.org
