2/10/2021 1:06:02 PM
Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Assistant Commissioner Anisa Hajimumin
February’s Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Forum brought together state leaders, health care providers and business owners for an informative discussion regarding job opportunities, training programs and small business grants available to community members. The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) hosts these forums the first Tuesday of the month to bring together immigrant and refugee community advocates, business owners, elders and leaders.
Speakers included representatives from Care Providers, Leading Change MN, DEED’s Unemployment Insurance team, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Some of the topics covered during this month’s meeting included:
Upcoming Immigrant and Refugee Forums will continue to highlight and create ways to engage with communities seeking more information on state agencies and/or programs. Here are links to resources discussed and shared during February’s forum:
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