Step Up
Each year, Step Up trains and places hundreds of Minneapolis high school youth in paid internships and other career opportunities with over 200 Twin Cities employers.
Step Up is preparing tomorrow's workforce today
Step Up brings together Minneapolis young people (ages 14-21) with Twin Cities employers through internships and training that build careers and lead to a diverse, skilled and equitable workforce. Since 2003, Step Up has created over 30,000 high-quality internship opportunities.
We equip young people to create bright futures through work readiness training, paid in-person and online internships and other career exploration opportunities, and connections with adult mentors who can help them achieve their career goals and become our next generation of community leaders.
We help employers in 15 industries diversify their workforce and build a strong base of young, skilled workers who can keep our future regional economy and our communities strong and vibrant.
Step Up is a partnership of the City of Minneapolis, AchieveMpls, CareerForce Minneapolis and Project for Pride in Living.
Check out our new videos
For Interns
For Employers
Step Up Career Pipelines
Focusing and deepening career pathways
Under the guidance of our industry partners, our career pipelines provide targeted trainings, career exposure events and industry-recognized certifications for our interns.
Financial Services Pipeline
Interns in this pipeline can participate in:
Financial Services Careers Day
Microsoft Excel Training and Certification
Health Pipeline
This pipeline provides career training and exposure opportunities, including:
Pre-Employment Training for Healthcare (PETH)
Urban Scrubs Camp at Augsburg College
STEM Pipeline
STEM-focused interns have access to:
IT Exploration Training
Design Pipeline
Through this new pipeline, interns can participate in:
Creative Crash Course
For more info
Contact Ashley Grell at 612-455-1535.
Step Up is a partnership of the City of Minneapolis, AchieveMpls, CareerForce Minneapolis and Project for Pride in Living
“Because of Step Up, at age 18 I have worked in a law firm, an investment bank and an accounting firm. My résumé is beautiful!"
Learn more
Step Up Level 1 (ages 14-15)
Contact: Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir
maryan.sa@minneapolismn.gov
Step Up Level 2 (ages 16-21)
Contact: Ashley Grell
agrell@achievempls.org
