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Josie Morrow
September 26 2018

Josie Morrow named 2018 Mentor of the Year

The most important factor in a young person's success is a consistent relationship with a caring adult. Mentors are an integral part of our programs and this annual award recognizes outstanding mentorship by an AchieveMpls volunteer.

CCC Coordinator with students
September 18 2018

Career & College Centers back in full swing for fall

At The Fair School Downtown, our CCC Coordinator Lisa Dornacker is meeting one-on-one with each senior to make sure they're on track for great opportunities after graduation.

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September 12 2018

AchieveMpls and MPS Partner With NCAN to Close College Enrollment Gaps

A new grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will strengthen career and college readiness programs in Minneapolis

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July 31 2018

Thanks to Graco Inc. for major Career Readiness Initiative grant

Graco’s generous leadership level support will allow us to expand and deepen our targeted career advising, personalized resources and industry connections for Minneapolis students

Achieve CEO Danielle Grant with Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
June 3 2018

Bridging the Gap Breakfast

Collaborative strategies to build tomorrow's workforce

At our recent thought leaders event, local business, education and government leaders came together for a unique cross-sector conversation about what’s at stake for our economy and our young people if we fail to bridge the employment gap.