K-12 Career Connected learning starts with great community partnerships! Join us to learn how Junior Achievement North and Minneapolis Public Schools are designing a long-term, sustainable partnership to prepare ALL MPS students for life beyond high school graduation through career-focused, hands-on opportunities and high-quality experiences related to work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is dedicated to providing a high-quality education for every student. As part of this commitment, the MPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) department has outlined an ambitious vision for the 2024-25 school year aimed at expanding career opportunities and integrating real-world learning experiences into its curriculum.
During the 2024-25 School Year MPS aims to:
•Expose students to diverse career opportunities.
•Provide hands-on, real-world career learning experiences.
•Incorporate these experiences into the students' overall learning journey.
•Offer high-quality instruction in work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
•Build a multi-year, district-wide partnership to ensure equitable access to Junior Achievement (JA) programs.
•Develop students' career readiness skills year over year.
MPS has established a robust partnership with Junior Achievement North (JA North), a leading organization dedicated to preparing young people with the skills and mindset necessary for thriving communities. JA North's programs are designed to empower students from kindergarten through 12th grade through experiential learning.
JA North provides curriculum delivered by grade-level teachers in classrooms, complemented by the support of volunteers—both virtual and in-person. These volunteers, who are local professionals, offer students direct insights into various career paths and help them develop essential skills. JA North’s accessible learning models significantly enhance the students' educational experience by making learning practical and engaging.
Through this partnership, MPS ensures that all students have equitable access to comprehensive JA programs. By embedding these programs into the education system, MPS is committed to building important career readiness skills in students, preparing them for a successful future.
Join us in exploring how this visionary partnership is transforming career and technical education at MPS and learn how you can be part of similar initiatives to equip our students with the skills they need for a thriving future.
Session participants will:- Leave with knowledge that will inspire them to leverage community partnerships in their school district’s career readiness initiatives.
- Learn about free and low-cost experiential learning options available through Junior Achievement North that align with MDE’s career readiness domains and competencies.
- Understand funding opportunities and limitations associated with Perkins V, CTE Levy and Minnesota Integration funding.
Junior Achievement North programs are offered and available to educators throughout Minnesota.
