Trying Something New
From paddling canoes to making new friends, 292 Andersen United sixth graders discovered what can happen when they step outside their comfort zones during Project Success River Adventure Days.
From paddling canoes to making new friends, 292 Andersen United sixth graders discovered what can happen when they step outside their comfort zones during Project Success River Adventure Days.
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.
This summer, 212 middle school students from 13 Minneapolis schools took part in one of Project Success’s longest-running experiential learning programs. Across five weeklong expeditions in partnership with Wilderness Canoe Base, students explored the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness while discovering more about themselves and one another.
Students had a life-changing week in Washington, D.C. as part of a longstanding partnership between Project Success and the Minnesota Vikings. With additional support from Tradehome Shoes, the experience brought history to life through shared learning, meaningful conversations, and unforgettable moments.
A few weeks ago, Jenny Batten marked 25 years at Project Success. What began as a 4-month contract has turned into a quarter of a century spent creating and planning countless opportunities to connect students to their purpose. Jenny first joined Project Success in 2001 as a theater coordinator after 10 years of stage-managing at the Guthrie Theater. Since then, she’s had many different roles at Project Success, and we…
On February 13th, twenty-one Project Success students from Minneapolis high schools joined a Project Success Career Tour on their day off school. Students had the option of choosing a tour to either The Star Studio at the Children’s Hospital Minnesota or with Delta TechOps at the MSP Airport. Project Success Career Tours provide opportunities for…
On January 16, almost 200 middle and high school students participated in a full day at the Science Museum of Minnesota for the 4th MLK Jr. Youth Summit hosted in partnership with Project Success and the Minnesota Office of Equity, Opportunity, and Accessibility. The day began with breakfast and welcome remarks from Thulani Jwacu, Director of the Science Museum’s Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center, and Ashley (Storm) Oolman, Chief Equity Officer for the State of MN, as well as…
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…
Over the years, we have heard from students that they are curious about careers and eager to explore the many different paths that can lead to exciting, often “behind-the-scenes” jobs. We know that by creating opportunities for students to visit job sites, meet professionals, and see their skills in action, they could open students’ eyes…
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