Long-Term Care Foundations (for Speakers of Karen & Karenni Languages)

Long-Term Care Foundations is a free, short-term training program that prepares participants for entry-level union jobs in residential care homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. This program is offered in partnership with The Urban Village and provides a welcoming, culturally and linguistically responsive learning environment for speakers of Karen and Karenni languages. You will learn the skills employers are looking for and receive work readiness training to help you get hired quickly. The program includes hands-on instruction, career coaching, language-accessible support, and opportunities to connect with employers who are actively hiring. No prior long-term care experience is required. Our goal is to help you start a stable union job and begin building a long-term career in the healthcare field while honoring your strengths, experiences, and cultural background.

We are now enrolling for this program.

COHORT 1: Complete application by 5/11/2026 to start training on 5/18/2026. Training ends 6/12/2026.
COHORT 2: Complete application by 7/20/2026 to start training on 7/27/2026. Training ends 8/21/2026. 
COHORT 3: Complete application by 12/21/2026 to start training on 1/4/2027. Training ends 1/29/2027.

All in-person training will take place at The Urban Village (1082 Arcade St., Saint Paul, MN 55106). The program will run Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm for four weeks at The Urban Village.

Interested individuals must first complete and return  the following online inquiry form, available HERE.

After we receive this form, we will contact you to discuss your interest, validate your eligibility, and conduct assessments to ensure this program is a good fit for you at this time. Then, we will discuss the enrollment process and schedule you for the orientation session.