Hubbs News

May 7 - School store open and PC's for People visit Hubbs

May 14 - PC's for People visit Hubbs

May 21 - HKI at Hubbs with Free Eye Exams (appointments only)

May 26 - No School, Memorial Day

May 28 - Sunrise Banks Visit Hubbs

May 28 - GED Graduation

June 10 - Last Day of Classes

June 16 - Summer School Begins

June 19 - No School, Juneteenth

August 14 - last day of Summer School

Click on the calendar icon on the right for the full year calendar

On behalf of the Intro to Small Business class, we invite Hubbs staff and students to shop at our HubbsZone pop-up store this Wednesday, May 7th in the Student Lounge at the Hubbs Center. Please see below for more details.

We have two very exciting changes to announce and one reminder:

1. We now have daytime and evening openings! 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM AND 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

2. We are teaming up with PCs for People!

3. CASH ONLY!

A representative from PCs for People will be at Hubbs Center in conjunction with the small business pop-up store!

The representative (Travis) will offer information about low-cost laptops, internet service, and computer repairs. Students can stop by the PCs for People table during the school store on May 7 and they will return the following week.

PCs for People Info and Laptop Sales

Wednesday, May 7 and 14

10:00am - 12:00pm

4:30pm - 5:30pm

If students want to purchase a refurbished laptop from PCs for People, they can sign up for one with Travis on May 7 and then return to Hubbs Center on May 14 (same time slots) to purchase it from him. Students can choose between a $100 and $150 option (cash or card is OK). To make a purchase, students will need to bring a photo ID (student ID is OK) and documentation of low income. Documentation must be dated in the last 12 months, and the name must match their ID. See attached document for more info.

On April 17, Hubbs students, along with other students from the state gathered at the Minnesota History Center and read their stories published in Journeys An Anthology of Adult Student Writing at an event sponsored by Literacy Minnesota. Adult learners wrote original stories and submitted them and they were then published in this book. Congratulations, students!

Thank you to all Hubbs Volunteers for their service, helping students and teachers in the classroom! Congratulations to two of our volunteers who recently received the Outstanding Volunteer Award at the Literacy Minnesota Journeys Reading Event on April 17, 2025:

Jennifer Strautman (pictured below, second from the left )

Cynthia Hanson (pictured below on the right end)

Ruth is the sparkling employee with the colorful, vibrantly patterned skirts who works evenings at the Hubbs Center. She divides her time assisting with George Schooley’s ELL-A2 classes working behind the scenes in the advising & administrative offices where she cleans laptops and inputs data, or as the hospitality ambassador making coffee for the students and staff three nights each week.

Ruth is a first generation college student, starting her first year and was referred to the Hubbs Center for a work-study employment opportunity because she is interested in pursuing a career in social work. She is also interested in pursuing two minors in psychology and studio art.

Art is a strong interest and passion for Ruth, who is working towards a minor in Studio Arts and enjoys a variety of art mediums such as ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, and graphic design. Ruth was the recipient of statewide honors at the Minnesota State High School League contest for her Mixed Media painting submission. Ruth credits her inspiration to her love of impressionism, and especially the works of Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet. Ruth plans to include Art Therapy in her Social Work practice upon graduation.

In her free time, she enjoys roller skating, roller blading, and watching documentaries. She also enjoys going to church and spending time with her family. Her faith is very important to her and is the center of her life, and helps guide her everyday.

Many thanks to Ruth for her contributions to the Hubbs Center.

Current students who need basic tech help can drop in the Student Services office (1101) during these hours:

Tech Help Drop-in Hours

Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 3:30pm

Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm

CareerForce can work with you to match your skills and interests to a job that's available right now or help connect you with short-term training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs on promising career paths.

• View career fairs and other hiring events taking place around Minnesota.
• Search open positions across the state by location, keyword, job title and employer

May 14 - Hiring event and training resources Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411Join us Wednesday, May 14, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

May 19 - Hiring event and training resources Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis SOUTH location, 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 Join us Monday, May 19, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

May 22 - Employer of the Day hiring event -- City of Minneapolis Hosted at CareerForce Minneapolis NORTH location, 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 Level up your career! The City of Minneapolis flyer provides details of what to expect at the fair. Join us Thursday, May 22, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

May 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Hennepin County Library - Brookdale, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Read the flyer for details on employers and resources scheduled to attend.

Register on Eventbrite. Walk ins also welcome.

Tuesday, May 20, from 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be hosting a career fair at the Cedar Truck Station, 1900 East 66th St, Richfield, MN 55423.

Come visit maintenance supervisors and HR representatives to learn more about Highway Maintenance Worker job opportunities and the benefits available for State employees. Read the event flyer for full details

Join us Wednesday, May 21, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

An in-person event hosted at Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center (formerly called the Earle Brown Heritage Center) at 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.

A list of employers is available. How to prepare and additional information can be found on the CareerForce Minnesota's website.

Job Connect is Ramsey County’s job board created in collaboration with local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and municipalities. It is free for employers and job seekers to use and includes several unique features, such as the ability to search for limited English friendly jobs or by transit accessibility, keyword and location using an interactive map.

Visit the Job Connect webpage to learn more!

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