Step Up interns

We explain the benefits of being a Step Up intern and give you a snapshot of our participants.
Earn while you learn at Step Up!
Earn while you learn at Step Up!

Kickstart 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
  • Connect with adult professionals who help you learn what it takes to succeed

Watch the Step Up video on YouTube (3m 36s)

About Step Up interns

 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.

Contact us

Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Address

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

Theresa Angelopoulos

Training & Development Program Manager

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Phone

612-673-5083

Address

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