TechFluent scales industry-leading technology training, mentorship and employment programs to offer in-person services to 40 individuals in Minnesota. The March 2025 Cohort is focused on the Minneapolis region as well as under-represented groups across the State of Minnesota.
The March Cohort is expected to launch on March 31, 2025. This Cohort will be offered as a Hybrid Learning Model – Live, Live-Virtual and Self-Study Coursework. Live and Live-Virtual Classes will be held at Sabathani Community Center, while some self-study courses may be performed at home.
Classes are scheduled to run Monday thru Thursday, 9am to 3pm on-site at Sabathani Community Center, 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis MN 55409. Every Friday, Office Hours are available in the TechCenter for extra assistance.
There are 5 Learning Modules:
- Introduction to the Technology Industry (Live) = Mar 31 - Apr 3 and Apr 7 - 10
- Microsoft Fundamentals / Project (Self-study) = Apr 14 - May 5
- Power BI / Capstone Project (Live) = May 6 - Jun 27
- CE / Power Platform / Capstone Project (Live and Live Virtual) = Jun 30 - Sep 19
- Soft Skills / Career Coaching (Live and Live Virtual) = Sep 22 - Oct 10
This Program will complete by early October. Capstone-style Projects will commence after each Learning Module. Certification Exams will follow in October with Graduation occurring in early November.
A sample of the Curriculum can be viewed on https://techfluentacademy.org/program/. A more detailed curriculum will be published as we near the launch date.
Apply online at www.techfluentacademy.org
TechFluent's Program Manager will contact you by phone to validate Eligibility, administer a Personality Assessment and any other required Assessments, and schedule an Interview with an Industry Professional.
Interview with an Industry Professional.
Enrollment into Program.
Attend Pre-Launch Webinar.
Attend Launch on-site on March 31, 2025 at Sabathani Community Center.
Each learner completing the program will receive a certificate of completion in the following areas:
- Microsoft Office Fundamentals
- TechFluent Academy Technology Industry & Business Soft Skills
- CE / Power Platform and Power BI Certification Preparation
Each Learner will choose two Certification Exams from the following list (*Learner must study for and pass the exams on their own):
- PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals
- MB-910 D365 CRM Fundamentals
- PL-200 Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant
- PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
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There is no cost for this training to those that meet the eligibility requirements. These requirements include:
+ adults in underserved communities who are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship,
+ AND are 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment,
+ AND who are not enrolled in any K-12 school,
+ AND who are seeking employment,
+ AND are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
+ OR are an individual of color
+ AND reside in Minnesota