Access to trusted, local resources can help individuals and families feel more informed as they make financial and career decisions. While each situation is different, knowing where to turn for guidance can be an important step forward. HIRED A Minneapolis based workforce organization supporting job training, career placement, and long term employment pathways, particularly for individuals facing employment barriers. www.hired.org Urban League Twin Cities Serves as a central

ABEP is pleased to share that our Executive Director, Debra L Hurston , will serve as a panelist at the upcoming Wealth & Wellness Summit presented by The Anika Foundation . The event will take place on Saturday, December 6 at 10AM at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach Engagement Center (UROC), located at 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411. The Wealth & Wellness Summit brings together community leaders, professionals, and educators to exp

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“This project has a bigger national image than it does in the state,” Hurston says. “I think what draws people outside of Minnesota to...