Digital Technology: Training Series for African Youths

Technology can empower people to dream big and accomplish great things. Across the country, many communities lack support and access to the tools and training that can unlock a better future and prepare youth for the challenges ahead.

Minnesota Africans United, with sponsorship from Best Buy Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, provides a digital technology program offering training and professional mentoring to African youths aged 13 to 21 as a means of preparing them to succeed in their careers, education, business and communities.

Join Minnesota Africans United and Ovative in a six session training series where teens can develop critical digital marketing and technology skills.

Register once for all 6 Sessions!

Digital Marketing 101

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4-6pm – Session 1: Marketing Best Practices
• Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4-6pm – Session 2: Building a Digital Presence
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4-6pm – Session 3: Social Media Deep Dive

Digital Media 101

• Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 4-6pm – Session 4: Graphic Design
• Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 4-6pm – Session 5: Video Editing
• Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 4-6pm – Session 6: Website Building

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You'll also have experienced Minnesota Africans United mentors on hand who are prepared to help you realize your dream of entrepreneurship! As a part of joining this training program you'll be eligible to meet with a mentor to receive mentoring to help you define your goals, create action plans, and get encouragement and advice during your entrepreneurship journey. You will also be eligible to receive technical assistance from mentors through provision of information, tools, resources and personalized technical guidance as it directly relates to starting or growing your business. 

Location & Parking Instructions:

Ovative Group

729 N Washington Ave 

Floor 10

Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

Free parking is provided at the The Nordic's attached above ground ramp (southwest side of the building) during training session times only. Please email sarneson@mnafricansunited.org if you plan to park in the ramp and for which sessions to ensure we can accommodate an accurate number of parking spots.  Closer to the date we will send detailed instructions to training registrants who have informed us they would like to use the parking ramp. Parking in the Nordic Ramp is only applicable for your scheduled time at Ovative, meaning once you are done visiting Ovative you must vacate the Parking Spot in the ramp ASAP.