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Summit Academy

Organization Description: 

Summit Academy OIC is an accredited vocational school located in North Minneapolis with a 50 year history of working in this community. We believe that the best social service program in the world is a job. We offer accredited training programs at no cost to students, and with no further debt and loans. These offerings include 20-week certifications in a variety of construction and healthcare training programs. Initially, upon enrollment, our typical student earns $5,640 per year and 59% are unemployed. After graduation, our alumni average wages are $30,950 annually?after just 20 weeks of training. We help low income adults in the Twin Cities transition from poverty and dependency to self-sufficiency.

Website: 
http://www.saoic.org/summit-prepged/volunteer-tutors/
Location: 
935 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55405
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Mission Statement: 

We exist to assist individuals in developing their ability to earn and to become contributing citizens in their community.

Our fundamental belief is: the best social service program in the world is a job.

EIN: 
41-0908458
Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Do you have a listing of your volunteer opportunities on your organization’s website?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
City Vision Site Interest: 
0
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Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
State/Province: 
Minnesota
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)
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