Mission Statement
Our mission is to reveal the potential in people and communities through skill building, employment, and economic opportunity.
Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
EMERGE operates two successful service centers in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside and three Social Enterprise businesses in Minneapolis and the northern suburbs. In 2019, 2,309 people were active in services, including those in job search and those receiving support to retain jobs gained in a prior year; 661 people were placed in jobs, more than 150 people received financial wellness services, and 215 took part in career training.
Current Goals
EMERGE is pursuing the following the goals:
Two place-based community hubs will operate in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside connecting communities to state, county and city resources; workforce services; area employers; career training and education; and other opportunities.
600+ people will access foundational skills training.
150+ people will access Financial Wellness services, including education and coaching.
140+ people will access career training and certification.
140+ youth ages 16-24 will receive youth employment services that address violence prevention, poverty and lack of education through internships, mentorship and connection to educational opportunities.
100+ high-needs adults will be employed in transitional jobs in recycling, manufacturing, and reuse-services, through EMERGE social enterprise businesses building work readiness and employability skills for long-term employment.
60,000+ mattresses will be deconstructed and 100 tons of batteries will be recycled.
EMERGE Enterprises will contribute earned income to the agency bottom line in excess of the cost of business operations and will increase net income over prior years.
AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THESE SERVICE, 600-800 PEOPLE WILL BE PLACED IN JOBS
Community or Constituency Served
Of those served by EMERGE during 2019, 95% identified as people of color with the largest groups served African American (59%) and African (23%) primarily Somali. Our participants are 91% low-income with 76% under the poverty-line. Last year, 59% were receiving some form of public assistance; 35% were overcoming a criminal background; 33% report no high school diploma or GED; 17% speak a primary language other than English; 9% shared they are struggling with a disabling condition; and 10% identified as an immigrant or refugee.
Geographic Area Served
Hennepin County, mainly Minneapolis, primarily neighborhoods of North and Cedar-Riverside.
