Minnesota Life College


Location: Richfield, MN
Program Type: Apartment-living, post-secondary life and vocational skills program
Established: 1995
Age Range: 18-26
Specialties: Learning Disabilities, Aspergers, ADHD and other neurological disorders
Website: http://www.MinnesotaLifeCollege.org/
Phone: (612) 869-4008


Minnesota Life College (MLC), located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a not-for-profit, vocational and life skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities. Since 1996, MLC has been dedicated to helping our students make a successful transition to independent living and financial self-sufficiency. Our students are involved in a challenging vocational and independent living curriculum with an emphasis on “Real Skills for Real Life.” Students have the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom in places such as the grocery store, in the workplace, at restaurants, on public transportation and in their own apartments. We give students the opportunity to learn the skills they need to know in the real world.

The undergraduate program at Minnesota Life College challenges the personal growth of each student. The first two years, the students are introduced to a vocational skills curriculum and volunteer work opportunities where they will gain work and social experience in a “real world” setting. They learn and practice vocational skills, personal financial management; self-management; social skills; self-esteem building; leadership development and fitness and nutrition. During their senior year, students begin to make the transition to independent living by participating in internships or attending traditional postsecondary educational institutions.

Vocational Readiness: Being able to get and keep a job that will allow our students to live independently is the heart of our program. We do this by providing students with the skills necessary to complete the job search process (obtaining employment) and an understanding of and ability to demonstrate skills and behaviors to maintain their employment.

Independent Living (apartment living): Classroom and apartment living instruction focusing on independent living skills is a part of everyday life at MLC. Some courses include grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation, personal grooming, public transportation usage and personal finances.

Social Skill Development and Wellness (community and campus living): It is important to us that our students not only understand how to access community resources, but also know how to succeed socially in the changing world. Extensive classroom instructions address community participation, fitness and wellness; social interactions; relationships and behaviors and society’s unwritten rules, (which are then able to be applied in the community itself in required social activities).

For More Information
Contact Minnesota Life College at

• Web http://www.MinnesotaLifeCollege.org/
• Phone (612) 869-4008
• Email admissions@mnlifecollege.org