Project Success hosted a series of Outdoor Adventure overnight trips with middle school students to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and to the Apostle Islands this summer. These trips are part of Project Success’ Expeditions programming, which includes adventures that open new perspectives for one’s potential in the world. Getting out of day-to-day comfort…
This past school year, 15,000+ middle and high school students and their families engaged in memorable moments and important milestones through Project Success programming and our proven DIG curriculum. We are excited to highlight some of the many ways that young people connected to their purpose this year – in both new and proven ways. Workshops…
A group of Minneapolis high school students recently embarked on a life-changing trip to Washington D.C. with Project Success and the Minnesota Vikings as part of our Expeditions programs. This unique adventure was more than just a visit to the nation’s capital; it was an educational and inspirational journey that left a lasting impact on…
On May 3rd, Project Success partnered with the Minnesota Twins to commemorate the 20th year of our annual Fielding Dreams event. This event has evolved into a significant community partnership, with more than 120 companies supporting it over the years. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming generosity we receive year after year from our donors, who…
On Friday January 19, Project Success was invited to partner in hosting a Youth Empowerment Summit presented as part of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan’s statewide week of celebrations in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students from Minneapolis North, Edison, Northeast, along with students at FAIR Crystal, engaged with local STEM professional groups as…
We have launched another exciting school year! Our team has been busy connecting with all MPS middle and high school students and their families — helping students connect to their purpose through our innovative in-class workshops, expeditions, arts experiences, and the Institute. Below are a few highlights from the last two months of working with…
Project Success recently concluded a series of summer PS Outdoor Adventure overnight trips with middle school students to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and to the Apostle Islands. These trips are part of Project Success’ Expeditions programming, which includes adventures that expose diverse opportunities to colleges, nature settings, and international cities. We know that…
This June, fifteen high school students selected by principals from each of our partner Minneapolis Public Schools embarked on an experience to the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington D.C.. Students were selected by school leadership based on who would gain the most from this transformative experience. This trip, in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings,…
01. 4,000 In-Class PS Workshops This school year, 15,000+ MPS middle and high school students collectively received 4,000 in-class workshops. Students engaged in one workshop per month with our highly trained facilitators. Our proven curriculum helps students dream, ignite and grow. 02. PS Credit Recovery For the second school year, Project Success continued to work with our…
My College Tour ExperienceIn the multiple PS college tours I attended in my junior and senior years of high school, I experienced in person what it’s like to walk around numerous campuses with my friends. In real-time, we discussed what we liked and disliked about the college and considered what we were looking for after…
Curriculum We’re at the halfway mark! PS facilitators have been working hard to inspire MPS middle and high school students with our PS curriculum. This year, students have engaged in 1,371 Project Success workshops, encouraging our students to create their short-term and long-term goals and giving them the know-how to nurture the skills needed to achieve them! Arts 1,291 students, families, and partner…
Both in the classroom and out in the wilderness, students reflect on the ongoing questions, “Who are you, who do you want to be, and how can Project Success help you navigate those questions?” When in nature, students are liberated from the distracting influence of their cellphones, technology, and the expectations of their daily lives, thus allowing…