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…
At the Project Success Institute students engage in certificates and programs that build critical life and career skills that enrich one’s independence. Participating in certificates led by diverse and experienced content experts satisfies students’ interests and provides relevant skills for the future – giving students a jump start into the world of working and being! Each school…
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…
Happening in real time: We’ve long dreamed of expanding our proven programs and innovative models to schools and communities nationwide. This school year, we’re making it happen through our newly formed Expansion Team. These dedicated individuals are working relentlessly — forging partnerships, developing scalable and adaptable programs, and securing funding to serve students and families…
Our Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Staff & Teacher Appreciation Nights are an annual tradition each August to show our gratitude towards our partner teachers and school staff for all that they do. This year, we were excited to offer two special evenings – the first being a trip to the Guthrie Theater to see Into the…
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…
Project Success’ musical program centers on students building self-confidence in themselves, navigating who they are within their roles off and on stage, and connecting with their peers and school, resulting in them gaining friendships and building community. Students increase their empathy for others through the stories they’re projecting and navigating on and off stage. With musical…
On May 12th, Project Success partnered with the Minnesota Twins to commemorate the 19th 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 April 20, we held our annual Dreams to Action Breakfast (#DTA23), celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting students to their purpose. The morning started with some of our musical students from Sanford Middle School singing “Better Together” from this year’s musical performance from Disney’s Descendants: The Musical. Our keynote speaker, alumna Jaye Parker, shared her inspiring story and…
On May 12, Project Success will hold its 19th Annual Fielding Dreams Event. Fielding Dreams is our partnership with the Minnesota Twins that, as of this year, has raised over $1.1 million to help Project Success continue its life-changing work of motivating and empowering more than 15,000 students annually in Twin Cities’ public schools to dream, plan, and succeed. Since its inception,…