Author: Ellen Pienaar

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A Week in Motion: The Impact of One Week at Project Success 

At Project Success, every week is filled with opportunities for students to dream big, ignite possibilities, and grow exponentially. This past week was no exception—it was a whirlwind of creativity, learning, and connection that showcased the heart of our mission.  We hosted 62 workshops across schools in Minneapolis and Mankato, helping students reflect on their…

Protecting the BWCA: Students Learn, Lead, and Take Action

Protecting the BWCA: Students Learn, Lead, and Take Action

For more than 20 years, thousands of Project Success students have explored the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) as part of our summer outdoor adventure programming. More than 200 students plan to join us in the BWCA this summer on a week-long expedition meant to inspire students to set goals, practice support, and experience…

Empowering Students: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Action
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Empowering Students: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Action

As part of this year’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Project Success proudly partnered with the Science Museum and the State of Minnesota for the Youth Empowerment Summit, held during the One Dream One Minnesota Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The theme for the day centered on civic engagement inspired by Dr….

Lights, Camera, Action: Students Learn About Videography at Day of Film Workshop

Lights, Camera, Action: Students Learn About Videography at Day of Film Workshop

This past weekend, aspiring filmmakers from Minneapolis high schools gathered for an exciting one-day workshop hosted by Project Success in partnership with Late Bloomer. The event offered participants a hands-on introduction to the world of filmmaking, providing them with the tools and techniques used by professionals to create captivating films and digital content. The day…

2024: The Start of a New Partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools
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2024: The Start of a New Partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools

2024 was a milestone year for Project Success as we celebrated 30 years of impact and a new partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools. This new partnership began after great conversations between district and school leadership in Mankato with Project Success staff Matt Dreier, Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman, Marc Bromaghim-Oropeza, and Adrienne Diercks. Project Success kicked off…

The Power of the Arts: A Reflection on Our Fall Theater Experiences

The Power of the Arts: A Reflection on Our Fall Theater Experiences

This fall, Project Success and our theater partners helped connect more than 5,000 students and families to the transformative power of the arts through an exciting lineup of Theater Experiences. Students and their families had the opportunity to attend theater performances, musicals, and vocal performances, and middle schoolers at Sanford were able to put on…

Fall Programs in the Project Success Institute

Fall Programs in the Project Success Institute

Through Project Success Institute programming, students build critical life and career skills that enrich their independence and cultivate creativity and curiosity. The Fall 2024 trimester has been an inspiring 10 weeks with Minneapolis high school students as our programs grew with new innovations and great energy from the students, volunteer coaches, contractors, and support staff…

MEA Tours Give Minneapolis High School Students a Glimpse Into College Life

MEA Tours Give Minneapolis High School Students a Glimpse Into College Life

During the 3-day MEA break for students, Project Success led 115 high school students from Minneapolis on tours to six different college campuses in Minnesota and Wisconsin. These tours were designed to introduce students to college life, helping them envision their futures beyond high school and sparking thoughts about their own paths to higher education….

Exploring Nature Together: 500+ Students Build Confidence and Outdoor Skills

Exploring Nature Together: 500+ Students Build Confidence and Outdoor Skills

During fall and spring seasons Project Success coordinates with our middle school principals and teachers to host outdoor adventure field trips to local state parks and green spaces. This fall, we partnered once again with Friends of the Boundary Waters, Minneapolis Parks, and Wilderness Inquiry to bring more than 500 students (plus teachers and school staff)…