ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

Pathway to Self-Sufficiency & Prosperity

CAPI walks alongside community members as they move from urgent needs to lasting stability. By combining immediate relief with tools for education, employment, and financial growth, our programs are designed to build long-term independence, dignity, and direction.

Benefits Enrollment Center

Career Pathways

Financial & Homeownership Services

Benefits Enrollment Center

CAPI’s Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) is part of a national network of BECs funded through the National Council on Aging. The BEC provides coordinated people-centered services to enroll low-income seniors and younger adults with disabilities in programs connected to health care, prescriptions, food, utilities, transportation assistance, and more.

Navigators can assist Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in five core areas including:

  • Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)

  • Medicare Savings Programs

  • Medicaid

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Eligibility:

  • Medicare beneficiaries 65 years of age or older

  • Individuals with disabilities who are Medicare eligible

  • Benefits eligibility may be based on household size and income

    For more information contact: 612-767-3671

Career Pathways

The Career Pathways program helps unemployed and underemployed immigrants and refugees find employment through credentialed training, paired with individualized career planning, work readiness, digital literacy, job search, placement, and retention services.

    • Unemployed or underemployed

    • Legally authorized to work in the USA

    • Ages 18 years or older

    • Committed to finding full-time employment

    • Certified Nursing Assistant

    • Medical Office Assistant

    • Health Unity Coordinator

    • Medication Aide Specialist

    • Phlebotomy Technician

    • Trained Medication Aide TMA

    Interested in Career Pathways? Click here.

    • CompTIA

    • Information Technology

    • STEM Degrees

    Interested in Career Pathways? Click here.

    • Property Maintenance Technician

    • Warehouse / Forklift Operator

    • Solar Panel Technician

    Interested in Career Pathways? Click here.

  • Career Pathways

    Maidawn Yang, CP Lead Navigator, Southeast Asian Economic Disparities Relief Program (SEA) – (651) 295-8052

    Eve Vang, Digital Literacy and Job Readiness AmeriCorps Coordinator (CTEP) – (612) 263-2185

    Pakou Vang, CP Navigator, Long Term Care Training Program (LTC) – (651) 272-7302

    Salma Said, CP Navigator, On Ramp Training Program (P2P) – (612) 368-1291

    Abhay Mane, CP Navigator, Minneapolis Adult Career Pathways Training Program – (612) 767-3682

    Arre Langer, Advanced Career Counselor, Individualized Training Pathways Program (ITP) – (612) 261-2834
    Greta Huff, Career Pathways Manager – (612) 491-5513

Specialized programs for City of Minneapolis Residents and individuals of Southeast Asian descent are also offered! Reach out to careerpathways@capiusa.org for more information!

CAREER PATHWAYS INTAKE FORM

Financial & Homeownership Services

CAPI’s Financial & Homeownership Services Program utilizes the Financial Opportunity Center® (FOC) model to help community members reach their goals. By integrating financial coaching, career development, and income support services, the program empowers individuals to build family-sustaining careers and achieve financial stability. As part of a national network of trusted community-based organizations supported by LISC, CAPI provides greater access to opportunity. Coaches meet participants where they are, offering support, tools, and information proven to foster lasting, positive change.

  • Through CAPI’s Financial Education program, individuals learn the basics of creating a budget, banking, building credit, and the importance of saving.

  • CAPI is a HUD-approved agency providing comprehensive housing counseling services to help individuals and families secure stable, affordable housing. In collaboration with MN Housing and the MN Homeownership Center, we offer the Home Stretch homebuyer workshop to guide aspiring homeowners through the process.

  • CAPI’s Financial Coach provides one-on-one service to help clients create a budget, review their credit report, work on financial goal planning, and learn how to begin building wealth to move clients toward financial stability and independence.

  • CAPI provides small business training in a cohort and one-on-one coaching model for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to open or expand their existing business.

  • In partnership with Prepare and Prosper, CAPI provides culturally competent tax assistance to over 500 low-income individuals.

For more information contact: financialservices@capiusa.org

Complete the Financial Services Intake Form