Schedule

The Community Connections learning lab series consists of free, 90-minute labs on effectively engaging multiple segments of the community in Minneapolis. There are both afternoon and evening schedules available. Those who complete the Community Connections learning labs will earn a Community Connector certificate.

Registration is required.

Afternoons (12-1:30 p.m.)

All afternoon learning labs will be in Crown Roller Mill, 105 Fifth Ave., first floor, Room 110, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

• Tue., Oct. 3, Effectively Planning for Community Engagement
• Wed., Oct. 11, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and Community Considerations
• Mon., Oct. 16, American Indian Community and Effective Engagement
• Tue., Oct. 17, Southeast Asian Community and Effective Engagement
• Mon., Oct. 23, Latino Community and Effective Community Engagement
• Tue., Oct. 24, Disability Awareness
• Thu., Oct. 26, African American Community and Effective Engagement
• Mon., Oct. 30, East African Community and Effective Engagement
• TBA, Youth engagement

Evenings (5:30-7 p.m.)

All evening learning labs are held online over Microsoft Teams.

• Tue., Oct. 3, Effectively Planning for Community Engagement
• Tue., Oct. 10, Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and Community Considerations
• Tue., Oct. 17, Southeast Asian Community and Effective Engagement
• Mon., Oct. 23, American Indian Community and Effective Engagement
• Tue., Oct. 24, Disability Awareness
• Wed., Oct. 25, Latino Community and Effective Engagement
• Note new date: Thu., Oct. 26, African American Community and Effective Engagement
• Mon., Oct. 30, East African Community and Effective Engagement
• TBA, Youth engagement

Learning objectives

City staff, neighborhood organizations and community partners are invited to learn effective community engagement strategies, including considerations about:

• Accessibility.
• Immigration and refugee status.
• Gender dynamics, religion and norms.
• Historical experiences and trust in government.
• Culturally specific media, communication styles.
• Significant institutions, nonprofits, sacred spaces.
• Major events, holidays or festivals.