"Understanding Transition Issues for Refugees in the Twin Ports" is topic of a free training session

"Understanding Transition Issues for Refugees in the Twin Ports" is the topic of a free training session from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, in Somers Lounge on The College of St. Scholastica campus. Every one is welcome; the event is intended for social service and healthcare workers and members of the public. There is no fee to attend.

The session includes:

--"A 25 Year Perspective on Hmong Refugee Resettlement" with Bea Larson, an instructor with the Duluth Adult Learning Center

--"A Personal Story of the Twin Ports Resettlement Experience" with Bee Vang

--"Lessons Learned: The Complexity of Providing Services to New Americans" with a panel of service providers representing the social service and healthcare communities.

This is fifth and final session of the "Getting to Know Our New American Neighbors" training series offered by the College's Social Work Program.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register for training sessions online at http://www2.css.edu/app/depts/swk/. Three CEU credits are available at the door for $15 (cash or check only).

The New American Training Project is funded by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and The College of St. Scholastica Social Work Program. Additional community sponsors include the National Association of Social Workers - MN Chapter, Duluth East Hillside PATCH, Duluth Adult Learning Center ESL Class and ESL Civic Involvement Project, and CHUM.

For more information contact newamericans@css.edu or visit http://resources.css.edu/academics/swk/newamericans/.