A quality, equitable public education system is crucial to our community’s viability. AchieveMpls is a critical and strategic non-profit partner designated by the Minneapolis Public Schools to ensure students are prepared for school, work and life.
As part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, Minneapolis Southwest High School is included in the May voting for a $50,000 grant to support efforts to update and upgrade the school stadium. To support the grant efforts, please follow the link, register and then vote once a day, every day, for the Southwest High School Football Boosters. Good luck Lakers!
AchieveMpls is very proud to announce that Russell Mosley, one of our talented and wonderful volunteers, has received the Five Star Volunteer Award from his employer US Bank. Russell, Vice President of Corporate Trust Services, has been volunteering with AchieveMpls for two years and will again donate his time to our work this year. We want to thank Russell for his commitment to the students in the Minneapolis Public Schools and US Bank for honoring their employees’ contributions to the community.
There are many ways for volunteers in our business community to support the work of AchieveMpls and to make a difference in the lives of Minneapolis public schools students. Through ongoing collaboration with the community we are able to meet the challenges of educating an urban population and help to ensure a quality, equitable public education system where all Minneapolis Public School students have a chance to explore the multitude of opportunities that life offers.
Thursday, November 11
11:30 a.m.
The Depot, Downtown Minneapolis
425 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN
Presented by Best Buy.
This year, AchieveMpls is proud to feature Mr. Daniel Pink, bestselling author, as the keynote speaker for our 8th Annual Luncheon, to be held on November 11th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Depot in Downtown Minneapolis.
Daniel H. Pink is the author of four provocative, bestselling books on the changing world of work. In his latest book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Pink shows us that the secret to high performance and satisfaction in today’s world is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. View an event introductory video here:
To purchase a corporate table call Sara at 612.455.1551. For sponsorship opportunities contact Julia at jobrien@achievempls.org or 612.455.1551.
Nationally bestselling author Daniel Pink is coming to Minneapolis! On November 11, 2010 he will share with a group of 500 business, government and education leaders the secrets to motivating our children to succeed in school, work and life. Register now to save your seat!