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Ann Fosco
Volunteer Manager
P: 612-455-1570
afosco@achievempls.org

Volunteer

Every student has the right to live out their dreams after high school. Whether that means going to college or moving straight into a career, they must be prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world. The Career & College Centers help ensure all Minneapolis High School students gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to plan for and achieve their postsecondary education and career goals.

We need people like you to make it all possible. Share your experiences, talents and skills while offering support to our students. There are several ways to get involved. Find the opportunity that fits you best:

Speak to Students

  • About your line of work.
  • How to be successful in higher education and the workplace.
  • Your own life experiences.
  • A topic of your choosing.

One-Time Events

  • Career Fairs: Engage with hundreds of students and introduce them to career opportunities within your industry. Host a table with materials and information to help students make good positive career decisions.
  • Work Site Visits: Welcome a group of students into your work place to explore career paths in a positive professional environment.
  • STEP-UP Mock Interviews: Model your own professionalism and give candid feedback while helping students gain work skills.

Ongoing Opportunities

  • Student Supporter: Assist students as they create resumes, complete college applications and find work. Answer student questions about the process and resources needed to achieve their goals.
  • Administrative Support: Assist Center Coordinators and keep our programs running smoothly.
  • Special Events: Help plan and implement special events like career fairs and work site visits.

Three Steps to Volunteering

1. Complete Online Application.
Please contact Ann Fosco, Volunteer Manager, at 612.455.1570 with questions.

2. Participate in a Phone Interview.
After your application is received we will contact you to continue the application process.

3. Complete Orientation and Training.
Finally, we will provide you with a link to our online Orientation information, and arrange a date and time for your training session before you begin your work with students.

Ready to get started?

Application for Individual Volunteers »

Application for Corporate and Service Learning Volunteers »

Link for Current Volunteers »

Application for Career Fair Volunteers »

Success Stories

Success Stories

Finding a Home with AchieveMpls

As a 2008 graduate of North High, Sirmark Gentry has faced more than his fair share challenges in his 18 years. Having bounced from parent to parent and then foster parent to foster parent when younger, Sirmark found himself homeless for the end of his high school career. Sleeping on a different couch every night, he struggled to let go of family problems and start planning for his future. With the help of “Ms. Arnise,” the Career & College Center coordinator at North, Sirmark eventually found a more permanent home and got in to the STEP-UP Summer Jobs Program. He was excelling in school and in the two high-profile STEP-UP jobs at the University of Minnesota. At the end of last June, Sirmark was slated to speak to a group of business leaders at the Career & College Initiative year end celebration. Sirmark finished his speech with a bit of news – he had just learned that he was the recipient of a full scholarship, room and board included, to the University of Minnesota, beginning in Fall of 2008.