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From culinary classes and bike repair to drawing and technology, students are discovering new interests, building skills, and finding community at the PS Institute.
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What’s Possible This Year
Project Success students are stepping into a new school year filled with opportunities to explore, create, connect, and grow. See what’s ahead across Workshops, Arts, Expeditions, and Institute, and how the Project Success curriculum connects it all.
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Exploring Healthcare Career Pathways Through Hands-On Learning
During a visit to Mayo Clinic Ambulance Station #1 on May 1, students participating in an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course through Project Success and South Central College stepped inside ambulances, met emergency response professionals, and explored firsthand what careers in healthcare can look like beyond the classroom. For many students, the experience made future…
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From Curiosity to Connection: Liz’s Volunteer Journey with Project Success
Liz Bolsoni first heard about Project Success through a mix of everyday connections — a coworker whose kids are Minneapolis students; passing by the building on her daily commute; and conversations with others in the local cycling community. One connection had mentioned the Bike Tech certificate course at Project Success and that it was connected to a familiar name, Quality Bike Products, where Liz had interned in college. She decided to apply to be a volunteer for the…
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The Creative Business of Cake Decorating at Project Success
Even when class is not in session, Project Success alumni find a way to give back to current students by sharing their own paths and expertise, and one recent alumni had subject-matter expertise in something that students can’t resist – cake! 16 high school students joined Alicia Glover, a PS Alum, and the Project Success…
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Arts | Expeditions | Institute | Mankato | Org Updates | Workshops
Thousands of Connections, Millions of Possibilities: The 2024-2025 School Year with Project Success
This past school year, 17,000+ middle and high school students in Minneapolis and Mankato along with their families dreamed big, ignited possibilities, and grew exponentially through Project Success programming driven by our proven DIG curriculum. Here are some of the many ways that young people connected to their purpose this year with Project Success. Workshops “Project…
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Career Pathways Program Prepares Students for Life Beyond High School
For many high school students, the transition from graduation into the next phase of life – whether that be college, a career, or a curiosity – can be daunting. Connecting students to their purpose and helping them plan for their futures is at the heart of everything that we do at Project Success, and that…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Elizabeth’s Journey with Project Success
At Project Success, our volunteers are vital for our work providing programming for 16,000+ students and their families annually. Our volunteers bring passion, energy, and dedication to our programs, helping students connect to their purpose and build valuable career and life skills. Elizabeth, a volunteer who supports the Institute’s cooking and baking certificates, has made…
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Arts | Expeditions | Institute | Mankato | Org Updates | Workshops
From Momentum to Impact: Project Success in Mankato
What began as a dream to expand programming to have more impact for more students and families became reality in January 2024 when Project Success launched programming in Mankato Area Public Schools middle schools – Dakota Meadows and Prairie Winds. Project Success has always encouraged students to dream big, plan for their futures, and pursue opportunities…
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Arts | Expeditions | Institute | Org Updates | Workshops
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…
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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…
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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…
