American Indian Oic Inc.
American Indian Oic Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO EMPOWER AMERICAN INDIANS TO PURSUE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IN A CULTURALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT.
About
EDUCATION PROGRAMSTAKODA PREP- TAKODA PREP IS AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER THAT OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF NOT OBTAINING THEIR DIPLOMA. THE MAJORITY OF TAKODA PREPS STUDENTS ARE OF AMERICAN INDIAN DESCENT AND AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE IS INFUSED INTO THE SCHOOLS CURRICULUM AND TEACHING PRACTICES. THIS APPROACH LED TO A 90% GRADUATION RATE FOR THE SCHOOLS CREDIT-ELIGIBLE SENIORS. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES- ADULTS WHO DID NOT OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR ADULTS WHO NEED REMEDIAL EDUCATION BEFORE PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES. IN THIS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION IN CORE SUBJECTS LIKE READING AND MATH WHICH PREPARES THEM FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR TO SIT FOR THE GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA EXAM. TAKODA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION- THE TAKODA INSTITUTE IS A POST-SECONDARY CAREER TRAINING SCHOOL ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. THE TAKODA INSTITUTE OFFERS SHORT-TERM TRAINING FOR THE OCCUPATIONS OF COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, HUMAN SERVICES TECHNICIAN, AND HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST. ALL OF THESE OCCUPATIONS ARE IN-DEMAND IN THE LOCAL LABOR MARKET AND TAKODA INSTITUTES GRADUATES INCREASED THEIR ANNUAL EARNINGS BY AN AVERAGE OF 93%. TAKODA INSTITUTE STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMSMINNEAPOLIS WORKS- AMERICAN INDIAN OIC IS CONTRACTED WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS TO PROVIDE ITS LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS WITH CAREER COUNSELING AND JOB SEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES. MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (MFIP)- AMERICAN INDIAN OIC IS CONTRACTED BY HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PROVIDE CAREER COUNSELING AND WELFARE-TO-WORK SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE MFIP BENEFITS. CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED TO TRAINING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS AND INCREASE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY. CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE CAREER COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WRITING RESUMES, COVER LETTERS, SEARCHING FOR AND APPLYING TO JOBS. NATIVE YOUTHWORKS- NATIVE YOUTHWORKS IS AN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NATIVE AMERICAN TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT HELPS THEM EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS AND SET GOALS FOR THEIR CAREERS. COUNSELORS THEN CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER GOALS. WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS FOR NATIVES (WIN)- WIN IS A WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM THAT HELPS NATIVE AMERICAN RESIDENTS OF HENNEPIN COUNTY CONNECT TO CAREER AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To empower american indians to pursue career opportunities by providing individualized education, training, and employment services in a culturally rich environment.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To empower american indians to pursue career opportunities by providing individualized education, training, and employment services in a culturally rich environment.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as MN.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 1845 E FRANKLIN AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404.
- The non-profit has reported 60 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $63,797.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- The organization pays $2,436,680 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $90,887 in fundraising expenses.