Twelve Clans Joins Ho-Chunk Nation for Career Day

September 22, 2025

Written by Ciara Johnson

Twelve Clans, Inc. and Ho-Chunk Labor are proud to announce our upcoming Career Day on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at The Winn, the 303-unit apartment complex and landmark investment by Twelve Clans.

The event will provide high school students, college students, and career changers with a unique opportunity to explore careers in real estate development, commercial construction, architecture, interior design, and city planning. Attendees will hear directly from industry professionals, ask questions, and gain insights into the diverse career fields connected to real estate and community development.

“This event is about showing our community what opportunities exist in the fields that make projects like The Winn possible,” said Joe Brown Thunder, Chairman & CEO. “From design and construction to property management, these are careers that build both our communities and our future.”

Event Highlights:

  • Tour The Winn with guided site visits of the new development
  • Ask one-on-one questions with professionals across real estate, construction, architecture, interior design, and city planning

  • Hear from career panelists about how they entered their fields, where they started, and what opportunities exist today

  • Learn directly from professionals who worked on The Winn and gain insight into their roles and experiences

Community members are encouraged to attend, bring questions, be curious, and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about career and training options available in the region. 

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: 620 Wisconsin Ave, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

How to Attend:

Please use the sign-up button below or click here to register.
Lunch will be provided, and transportation is available. Be sure to indicate if you require transportation when completing your registration.


About The Winn
The Winn represents a flagship project in Twelve Clans’ non-gaming investment portfolio. Located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, this apartment complex underscores Twelve Clans’ commitment to economic diversification and creating long-term community benefit. The Winn was developed in partnership with Monarch Commercial Real Estate and Sentinel Management Company, closing financing in late 2024.

About Twelve Clans, Inc.
Twelve Clans, Inc. is a Section 17 tribal economic development corporation dedicated to building sustainable economic growth, creating opportunities for tribal shareholders, and reinvesting in the future of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

About Ho-Chunk Labor
Ho-Chunk Labor provides professional staffing and workforce solutions with a mission to connect skilled individuals with meaningful employment opportunities while supporting tribal economic development.