Self-Sufficiency Program - Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

277 University Avenue West, Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN 55103

Eligibility

Vary with program. Serves residents of Twin Cities area including Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties

Required documents

Call for information

Hours

- Office: 8:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday - Many activities are held evenings or weekends

(651)632-8927

Voice

https://www.vssmn.org/

[email protected]

Interpretation services

Interpreters available; Burmese; Karen; Somali; Vietnamese

Application process

Call; email; visit website

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Scott County, MN
Washington County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Somali

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Helps refugees and immigrants prepare for and obtain employment to support themselves and their families. Services include: - Client support, such as bus tickets, work clothes, and limited financial assistance for training - Job development - Job placement - Job coaching - Job clubs - Pre-employment assessment and planning, including English ability evaluation, work history review, employability planning, and referrals to additional support services as needed

Last Assured

12/23/2025

What's Here

Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs Job Development Job Search Techniques Job Search/Placement Vocational Assessment

Providing organization

Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota

Helps immigrants and low-income families with education, employment, health, youth and elder support, and housing assistance.