Our Programs

Whether it is improving communication skills, brushing up on computer skills, learning how to do a job search, managing finances, or dealing with the stresses of everyday life, we take a comprehensive approach to give our clients the support that they need to be successful. The program is tailored to each client so that we meet them at their point of need.

If you would like to learn more about our programs, contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

Digital Literacy

TIBICO offers the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments, aimed at helping adults acquire
the basic skills they need in today’s workplace.

Job Search

Job and career coaching is all about you. Instead of thinking about the holes in your life, we encourage you to think about where you want to go.

The Corporate Edge

This 12-week skills training program prepares participants for entry-level positions in a variety of industries.

The Money Gym

This program offers financial literacy workshops with a budget coach to provide clients with tools to build their credit history and set goals for the future.

Communicate With Confidence

In this weekly workshop held via Zoom, clients who may not be able to practice their English every day can join in the conversation.

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We Evolve to Meet Today's Challenges

The negative impact of the pandemic has been felt by everyone. Retail and service industry jobs were lost, and schools and day care centers closed making childcare problematic.

As restrictions imposed during the pandemic have lifted, there is an abundance of job postings. However, for individuals already struggling with re-entry or homelessness, technology becomes one more barrier to overcome. Even if you want to apply for a job at McDonald’s, you must have some sort of internet savvy. You must have an email address. You must know how to apply from a computer. And if McDonald’s is doing it, any job paying higher wages is also going to require it. Consider the wealth of information and services offered at no cost through the DOL website. The basic digital skills some take for granted are barriers that keep many people from either finding work or moving into better paying employment.

A core service offered by TBICO to almost every client is working with them to develop a resume they can use for a job search. If needed, we help them to create a professional email address to use on the resume and on an application. We also teach them how to use a computer to find job openings. We help them create a profile on job boards and show them how to upload their resume. In almost every case, clients referred by housing programs are doing job searchs on their smartphone. When appropriate, we assist the client to download job search apps and demonstrate how to navigate them. Because applying for a job using a smartphone is difficult, clients are encouraged to continue working with TBICO or to use a computer at a local library.

What Our Students Have to Say

"I love my new job. It is in a wonderful employer and I have the room to grow with them. My boss comes to me with Excel questions, and I know I can figure it out. TBICO gave me the confidence to know that I can do it."

Theresa T

“TBICO taught me everything I needed to pick myself up – from how to use a computer and build a resume to how to dress for an interview and speak in a way that showed my ability and enthusiasm.”

Lisa J

"I wish more women could experience the greatness of TBICO. The program is such a gift to the community and women in general. My greatest hope is that TBICO will be around for many years to come, so that they can touch many lives in the same way as they have touched mine. So that many women like me can assure their children and families that life will go on, there will always be someone to turn to, nothing will break us as women and mothers, with a little guidance and support there can be a positive outcome and the best person to pin their hopes and happiness on is themselves. Thank you TBICO for changing mine and my children’s lives for the better, for a lifetime. "

Sara G

"I am so thankful for the people I have met here, every one of them has left a mark in my life. I will always remember what I have learned not only about this program, but about myself in the time I have spent here. I cannot thank everyone enough for all they have done for me. I hope that many people will know about this program and it will do the same for them. If you are feeling “stuck” and want a change for yourself TBICO may be just what you are looking for."

Amanda W