Minnesota Resource Center

1900 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Website: www.mrc-mn.org

Contact: Eric Hughbanks, Director
Email: ehughbanks@resource-mn.org
Voice: (612) 752-8102
Fax: (612) 752-8001

Contact: Lena Balk, Training Services Manager
Email: lbalk@resource-mn.org
Voice: (612) 752-8138
Fax: (612) 752-8001 Fax

MRC, The Minnesota Resource Center, provides vocational opportunities for people with disabilities, people who are economically disadvantaged, and others who face special challenges. MRC offers a full range of services including Vocational Evaluation, Training, Placement and Employment Retention.

In the year 2002 MRC served a total number of 1,078 individuals. Of those individuals, 489 started one or more computer training classes. Eighty-four percent of those who started a class completed it successfully. An additional 126 consumers received one to one computer training.

MRC’s Training Services Program offers training in the following areas: Information Technology, Office Technology, Warehouse Operations, Maintenance/Custodial, One to One Customized Training and Adaptive Software.

The following courses are currently being offered at MRC:
Computer Technician (1300 Hours)
A+ Certification (240 Hours)
Office Careers (160 Hours)
Administrative Support (160 Hours)
Microsoft Skills (60 Hours)
Accounting Principles (27 Hours)
Maintenance/Custodial (360 Hours)
Warehouse Operations (94 Hours)
Adaptive Software (Dragon Naturally Speaking, JAWS and Zoom text)

Courses at MRC are instructor led and small in size (8-12 students) so students receive a lot of one to one time with an instructor. Tutorial labs are also offered for students currently enrolled in a training course.

All training program are registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office, accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and certified as a training provider under the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

Membership Type: Member Program