Job & Life Skills Training

Become a Gateways Trainee:

  1. Get in Touch: You can reach out to Gateways through Shira (shira@shaarim.org) or Chana (cshagalow@shaarim.org), or contact Sha’arim directly. We’re here to help you every step of the way!
  2. Public School Transition Partners: If you are already enrolled in a transition program through the Public School system, you may be able to request Gateways as a training site. We partner with some Transition Programs throughout the greater Minneapolis area. 
  3. Intake Process: Once you connect with us, we’ll guide you through our intake process to get you started on your trainee journey.

Trainee Journey:

  1. Pre-Training: You’ll begin your journey at the Gateways office, in an initial orientation phase with peer support before diving into formal training.
  2. Discover Your Potential: Together with our Training and Curriculum Specialist, we’ll identify your interests, strengths, and areas for growth to tailor your training experience.
  3. On-Site Job Skills Training: You’ll start hands-on training at partner sites to develop job skills that match your interests and goals.
  4. Flexible Enrollment: Our enrollment is open-ended, allowing you to take the skills you’ve learned to potential job opportunities whenever you’re ready.

Join us on this exciting journey of growth and development! We can’t wait to see where it takes you.