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Panelists on stage at the latest EDTalk at Icehouse.
May 14 2018

EDTalks Re-Cap

Audience surveys were highly favorable for our 2017-18 EDTalks series, which just concluded in April. These events brought together engaging speakers and more than 500 community members to learn, laugh and connect on issues impacting education and our young people.

 

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January 22 2018

NCAN Career Success Spotlight: AchieveMpls

A National College Access Network interview focusing on our new Career Readiness Initiative

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November 28 2017

AchieveMpls Honors 2017 Community Partners

Accenture, Best Buy, U.S. Bank and 57 other Twin Cities organizations are recognized for their outstanding support of our career and college readiness programs for Minneapolis students

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September 12 2017

We Stand with the Dreamers

Danielle Grant, AchieveMpls President and CEO

At AchieveMpls, our vision is that all of our young people have full access to educational and career opportunities, resulting in a more equitable and vibrant Minneapolis.

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August 21 2017

STEP-UP Celebrates Another Successful Summer

Over 800 STEP-UP interns, supervisors and supporters gathered at the Guthrie Theater on August 17 to celebrate another great summer internship season. Nearly 1,700 Minneapolis young people completed internships this summer with 230 Twin Cities employers.