Fun Facts
How many refugees came to the U.S. in 2022?
25,465 refugees were admitted to the U.S.
An increase from 11,411 in the previous year but far below the 84,994 of 2016.
This department prepares students for higher education and replaces developmental education courses.
College Readiness Academy
Who can join classes in the Education Department at IIM?
Anyone 17+ & not in high school
What is COW?
Community Orientation Workshops
MN Class
COW is the official name from the state of Minnesota for the Institute program designed for new refugee arrivals in their first 5 years in the U.S. The class teaches about education, housing, healthcare, finances, resources, and more.
How much does one developmental English education class cost at St. Paul College?
approximately $350 - $450 per class
Entirely avoidable with College Readiness Academy
This department offers over 15 different classes including English, Science, Citizenship, and MN Classes (Community Orientation) and serves 600 people annually.
Education Department
What languages are the MN Classes (Community Orientation) taught in?
Class is taught in English, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, French, and Ukrainian.
It has been individually interpreted in Oromo, Arabic, Somali, and more!
What is ESL?
English as a Second Language
The phrase commonly used to describe English classes in the U.S. Many current programs will say "EL" to remove the "S" knowing that many people know many more than one or two languages.
What percentage of U.S. workers were born outside of the U.S.?
17%
28,000,000 workers
This department is the helps people complete documents like the N400 and other applications.
Immigration Services
Over 70!
What is ABE?
Adult Basic Education
Minnesota Adult Basic Education is a state-wide system that serves 65,000 adults every year. ABE students are working towards a high school credential, learning English, improving math skills, and/or preparing for post-secondary education or employment.
What are the top 5 most common non-English languages spoken in Minnesota?
2. Somali
3. Hmong
4. Karen
5. Vietnamese
This department has case managers who work directly with clients who are asylees, refugees, victims of human trafficking, and unaccompanied minors.
Refugee Services
Can you name four programs or services the Institute has?
Workforce Training - Nursing Assistant, Housekeeping, Dietary Aide, Leadership, Cashier, Medical Career Advancement
Education - English, Citizenship, MN Classes, College Readiness, Economic Empowerment
Refugee Services - Refugee Resettlement, Anti Human Trafficking, Unaccompanied Minors, Asylum, Housing Services, Employment Services, Medical Services
Immigration Services - Citizenship, Green Card Replacement, Employment Authorization, DACA, Human Trafficking Visas, Lawful Permanent Residency for Refugees & Asylees
Other - MNSure Assistance, Passport Photos, SNAP
What is IIM?
International Institute of Minnesota
This place! We call it by many names:
IIM
The Institute
The International Institute
The International Institute of MN