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Takoda Institute of Higher Education - American Indian OIC

1845 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Eligibility
Individuals who have a high school diploma or GED and are residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Required documents
Application/registration form picture ID proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Monday and Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday
Languages
Ojibwe, Lakota
Application process
Call for appointment; walk in; email; website; must complete eligibility testing held on Tuesdays before beginning program
Fees
Financial aid is available upon eligibility; fee cost per credit; vary
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

  • Walk In
Prepares people for employment in offices, schools, stores, casinos, government agencies, medical facilities, and many other settings where management, service, and information processing staff are needed. Programs include:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Human Services Technician
  • Small Business Ownership
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Trained Medication Aide
Takoda Prep: Alternative high school program for youth 14 - 21 who live in Hennepin County. Program includes:
  • Employment skills instruction
  • High school credits
  • Individualized attention
  • Specialized education services
Last Assured
10/27/2025
Providing organization
American Indian OIC

Provides employment services, vocational education, high school education, and adult basic education including GED preparation.