Side Stories

Wednesday, April 20
Youth Exploring Careers in Construction
This spring, a group of youth got to explore unique career paths in the trades and learn about Heavy Highway Construction. With food and transportation […] More »

Wednesday, September 8
71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day Celebration
This year, the 71st Anniversary of Karen Martyr’s Day, hosted by the Karen Community of Minnesota (KCM), was commemorated the weekend of August 14th and 15th. After the in-person event was canceled last summer, Minnesota’s […] More »

Wednesday, September 8
Career Training Programs Open This Fall
This fall, new sessions of our adult career pathways programs are starting up again, and there is still time to get involved. Below, find information on programs currently looking for […] More »

Wednesday, August 4
Building Bridges with Karen and Karenni Youth
Asian Youth Outreach (AYO) is an initiative that provides a safe space, opportunities, training, programming, and mentorship for at-risk Asian youth in the Karen and […] More »

Thursday, July 8
Welcoming New Staff and Summer Interns
This month, the Karen Organization of Minnesota would like to welcome four new staff members and summer interns. Mar Htay (pictured above) is joining KOM as a […] More »