You can change the life of a young person and strengthen your organization by hiring a STEP-UP Achieve intern at your company, nonprofit or government agency. 96% of STEP-UP Achieve supervisors say STEP-UP Achieve has been a tremendous success at their organization by  

• Bringing new energy and creativity to their workplace
• Providing extra help for summer projects at minimal cost
• Increasing diversity in their company and industry
• The satisfaction of impacting the life of a young person and giving back to the community
• Employee growth and development through the experience of mentoring interns
• Opportunities to demonstrate their commitment to the local community by supporting young people and helping to build a stronger work force for our regional economy

STEP-UP Achieve employers provide 6-10 weeks of paid summer employment to talented young interns from mid-June to mid-August at the cost of $7.25 or more per hour. All interns receive work readiness training certified by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce before starting their placement.

It’s easy to set up a job placement with STEP-UP Achieve. Our staff will work closely with you to match the skills and interests of our interns with your organization’s specific needs, and provide ongoing support during the summer to ensure success.

Learn more in our STEP-UP Achieve Employer Toolkit or contact STEP-UP Achieve Director Jeremiah Brown at 612-455-1562 or jbrown@achievempls.org