As Project Success begins its fourth school year in Mankato, the students we first met in seventh grade are now tenth graders. This year, they’ll explore conscious decision-making while Project Success continues growing alongside them, building on years of relationships, learning, and intentional choices.
Three years ago, when Project Success first arrived in Mankato, marking its first expansion beyond the Twin Cities, the goal was simple: build relationships with students in middle school and grow alongside them over time.
This year, that vision reached an important milestone.
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…
This year, ten students from Central High School (CHS), Mankato’s high school for students whose needs haven’t been met by traditional education, got a chance to jumpstart their healthcare careers – completely free – through Project Success’ CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Career Pathways Program. Led by Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman, Senior Education Advisor at Project Success, this Career Pathways Program provided CHS students with five months of training that could change their futures. For young people…
This November, Project Success brought 288 Prairie Winds Middle School students and 23 teachers on three exciting days of hands-on, career-focused learning at Mankato State University (MSU). The immersive field trips introduced students to college life, academic opportunities, and the chance to connect directly with MSU faculty, staff, and current students. Each day offered a unique focus, sparking curiosity and inspiring…
Project Success recently brought to life a first-of-its-kind dance residency program to Mankato Middle school students in partnership with Mankato Ballet Company. Over the course of four days, more than 1,700 students at Dakota Meadows and Prairie Winds Middle Schools had the opportunity to experience ballet – many for the first time. During their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…