EMERGE Community Development Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
EMERGE Community Development is a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals with the highest barriers to employment connect to economic opportunities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2007, the group operates a network of workforce programs across the city, supported by facilities such as the EMERGE Career & Technology Center and the Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center, and it has expanded its reach through partnerships and social enterprises that provide transitional work experiences. Its approach combines skill building, employment services, and economic opportunity to support people and communities, with a long-standing emphasis on North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside neighborhoods. In addition to direct employment pathways, EMERGE has integrated social enterprises, including mattress recycling and furniture resale, to offer transitional jobs while participants prepare for the workforce. The organization has received recognition for innovation and impact from multiple local and national bodies over the years. EMERGE operates within the individual and family services sector, aiming to create pathways for emerge-and-thrive outcomes for its participants.