Hospitality Careers Pathway - International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Eligibility
Individuals must be born outside the United States, live in Minnesota, and be able to read and write basic English
Required documents
Vary by program
Hours
- Office: 8:45 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
- Sessions: 9:30 am -12:30 pm Monday - Friday
Email[email protected]
Languages
Somali, Tigrinya, Spanish, Indonesian, Hebrew, Arabic, German, Hindi, Italian, Karen, Swahili, Burmese, Dutch, Amharic, French
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
- Walk in, email, call or visit website for information and paperwork; make an appointment for citizenship assistance, employment counseling or testing for nursing assistant program.
- In-person intake session to register for classes 12 noon - 1 pm Monday. No appointment needed.
Service area
Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Languages
- Spanish
- Somali
Application Process
- Walk In
Prepares new Americans to work in the hospitality industry as hotel housekeepers.
6-week class runs throughout the year and focuses on industry-specific English language training, skill training and soft-skill development.
After training, the IIMN employment specialists provide employment assistance, placement and ongoing employment support. Graduates from the Hotel Housekeeping Program, Cashiering Skills, Professional Leadership Training, Dietary Aide Training work throughout hotels and in other cleaning-based positions in the Twin Cities. The Institute also offers advanced training for housekeepers wanting to move up in hospitality.
Last Assured
12/18/2025
Providing organization
International Institute of Minnesota
Provides assistance to immigrants and refugees in their transition as new Americans by providing critical services for integration into a new community. Comprehensive services range from refugee resettlement and citizenship and immigration support to English education, college preparation, and workforce and leadership development.