We all start somewhere. And we all have a better chance of success with the right support. If you’re between the ages of 14 and 24 and want to gain work experience—or need help finishing your education—CareerForce is your first stop.
ABOUT US
Based in North Minneapolis and Cedar Riverside, EMERGE helps people facing significant obstacles redefine themselves. Every year, we help thousands of adults and youth access jobs, financial coaching, supportive housing, and other key services, along pathways to brighter futures. We are committed to creating better jobs, better lives, and better community.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to reveal the potential in people and communities through skill building, employment, and economic opportunity.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where all people have the opportunity to emerge and thrive.
OUR VALUES
Community Facing--We work in and are a part of the communities we serve.
Equitable--We embrace diversity and seek inclusiveness and fairness in all we do.
Innovative--We deliver strategies that combine the best of community development with social innovation.
Collaborative--We seek to amplify our impact through collective action.
Responsiveness--We strive to be flexible and adaptive to changing needs while remaining urgent in our actions.
EMERGE at Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center
This is our primary Cedar Riverside location, where we provide training, workforce and MFIP services.
EMERGE at Enterprise Center
Enterprise Center houses the operations of two of our social enterprises: Custom Manufacturing and Second Chance Recycling. It is also the location of our agency's administrative offices.
EMERGE at Furnish Office & Home
Furnish Office and Home is our nonprofit retail store offering used and new office and home furnishings.
EMERGE at Nielsen Metal Manufacturing
Nielsen Metal Manufacturing specializes in fabricating custom pieces for commercial and residential stainless steel kitchens, providing training jobs in welding and manufacturing.
Programs and Services
Other Locations
EMERGE Community Development in Maple Grove
Maple Grove, MN 55369
EMERGE Community Development in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 55411
EMERGE Community Development in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 55414
EMERGE Community Development in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN 55413