Step Up partners

Step Up is a collaborative partnership between the City and three leading nonprofit organizations.

Our roles

City of Minneapolis 

  • Administers the program

Achieve Twin Cities 

Manages Level 2, the private sector component of Step Up. Their team:

  • Recruits Level 2 employers
  • Recruits youth in the the schools
  • Prepares applicants for a successful internship
  • Supports Level 2 employers and interns throughout the summer
  • Learn more about Achieve Twin Cities

Minnesota DEED/CareerForce Minneapolis

Manages many aspects of the Step Up program, including:

  • Interviewing and matching youth with internships at participating non-profit businesses.
  • Supports Level 1 employers and interns throughout the summer
  • Learn more about CareerForce

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) 

  • Conducts work readiness training for the youth
  • Delivers the online Career Exploration Program
  • Learn more about PPL

Contact us

Tammy Dickinson

Step Up Director

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Phone

612-673-5041

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415