Step Up interns

We explain the benefits of being a Step Up intern and offer a snapshot of our participants.

Kick start your career with Step Up

Step Up connects young people in Minneapolis with paid summer career experiences you can’t find anywhere else. Step Up interns:

  • Earn money
  • Get real job experience
  • Explore great careers
  • Get academic credit
  • Gain confidence
  • Connects you with adult professionals who can help you learn what it takes to succeed

 Our interns are a diverse group

  • 91% are youth of color
  • 90% are youth from low-income families
  • 50% are youth from immigrant families
  • 22% are youth with disabilities

 

 

Our interns receive training and support

  • They complete our work readiness training before beginning their internship.
  • They are carefully matched with employer opportunities.
  • We coach and support them throughout the internship experience.
 

Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir

Level 1 Program Manager

Minneapolis Employment and Training

Community Planning and Economic Development

 

Email Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir

 
 

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

 
 

 

 
 

Theresa Angelopoulos

Training & Development Program Manager

Minneapolis Employment and Training

Community Planning and Economic Development

 

Email Theresa Angelopoulos

 
 

Phone
612-673-5083

 

 
 

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415