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Welcome to the Aanjibimaadizing Training Site!

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Aanjibimaadizing (Aanji) helps to empower participants with an acquired purpose or occupation that will contribute to the well-being of their community and family.Aanjibimaadizing, which means “changing lives” in our Ojibwe language, is operated as a division of the Mille Lacs Band’s Department of Administration. The goals of the program are centered on our mission statement:

To assist our fellow Anishinaabe with education, training, work experiences, cultural participation, and support services to be prosperous and change their life.

Our services support obtaining and retaining employment, improving or creating a position of job readiness, and addressing barriers that prevent our clients from leading their best life. For more information on our programs and services, or to apply, go to aanji.org.

What would you like to learn today!

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Expand My Education

Wanting to get your GED or brush up on reading, math, or writing skills?

Search for a Job

Explore your skills and interests and find jobs that match them, create resumes and more!

Explore New Skills

Build skills and credentials to advance your career. Check out job training opportunities here!

Start a Business

You’ve got a great idea. Turn your idea into a reality and make a plan to turn it into a great business!

Get My Drivers License

Need help with getting your driver’s license and reinstatement requirements? We can help!

Become More Financially Stable

Learn financial skills to help make informed financial decisions for yourself and your family.

Increase Family Stability

Invest in your parenting skills and help you and your children grow together!

Live Healthy

Want to learn more about healthy cooking, staying active, and stretching your food dollars? Go here!

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ABOUT OUR TRAININGS

Aanjibimaadizing (Aanji) works to produce and offer quality trainings that improve our client’s lives. These are centered around workforce development, adult education, and those that promote family stabilty or enrich the community.

In-person trainings are typically based out of our Aanji offices in the Urban area (Minneapolis), District I (Onamia), District II (McGregor), and District III (Hinckley).

Eligibility to be an Aanjibimaadizing client is limited to those who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe and live in our east-central Minnesota service area. This includes Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Morrison, Pine and Ramsey counties. Financial requirements apply. We often assist our clients with the registration cost, lodging and transportation needs.

With that, a few courses may be marked “Aanji clients only”. We encourage you to call or stop by your local Aanjibimaadizing office to apply if you would like to attend.
We open trainings to others in the community when able; these are marked, “Aanji clients have first priority.” In this case, we welcome others who are interested in attending to register. They are placed on the course waiting list and will be notified if there are openings.
We also work to promote trainings that meet our high standards and are held by outside sources that are open to the public. These are marked, “Open to the public.” If you are interested in one of these courses, but are not eligible to become a client, you are welcome to contact the facilitator or sponsoring organization to register.

Also note:

If a course has passed that you are interested in, please call 218-768-5339 and let us know that you would like to attend the next time it is offered.
Training orientation is required for clients beginning WEX or those taking in-person trainings that aren’t facilitated by Aanjibimaadizing.
If you are a current Aanjibimaadizing client, with the course added to your training plan by your case manager, you may be eligible for assistance to cover supplies, transportation, or lodging and completion incentives. If requesting support services to attend, please register at least two weeks in advance.

Training Guidelines

Failure to follow these basic rules may result in loss of incentives (no money) and suspension from future training session opportunities:

Be on time for the start of the training each day. Return from breaks on time or ahead of time. Actively participate in the training.
If unable to attend, please provide notice at least 24 hours before the start of the class. You must complete the entire training successfully with at least 85% attendance in order to receive a training completion incentive.
Cigarette smoking and vaping is only allowed in designated areas. No illegal drug use. No drinking of alcoholic beverages. If you are asked to leave a training due to being suspected of being under the influence, you will be suspended from trainings for 1 year.
Show basic respect for the trainers and other participants. No foul language. Remember you are representing the Aanjibimaadizing program and the Mille Lacs Band.
Have fun!

Completion Incentives

To be eligible for completion incentives, you:

Must be a current Aanjibimaadizing client with the course added to your training plan by your case manager.
Must attend all classes and complete the course in its entirety. The course must be completed satisfactorily and the Guidelines for Attending Aanjibimaadizing Trainings must be followed.
Turn in a copy of your certificate or proof of completion to your case manager for payment.
If you leave or are removed from a training due to behavior or failure to follow client responsibilities, you will forfeit your incentive.
If you obtain employment using your certificate within one year of the course completion, you are eligible to receive a $500 Bonus Incentive. (Submit employment verification to prove employment.)
Incentives could take up to 3 weeks to process.