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Annual Celebration 2026

Join us on October 8, 2026, for our Annual Celebration: Join the Journey, where you'll connect with students and community leaders for an evening that celebrates our mission to inspire and equip Twin Cities youth for careers, college and life.

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Student Advisory Board

Youth voice isn’t just something we talk about - it’s something we build into how we make decisions. Our Student Advisory Board creates a space where students don’t just participate in programs; they help shape them. 

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Step Up Internships

Step Up connects Minneapolis youth with paid internships that build career skills, expand professional networks and open doors to future opportunities. 

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Mission & Vision

We envision a more just and vibrant community where all young people have full and equitable access to postsecondary education and career opportunities. To achieve this, we rally community support and deliver best-in-class programs to inspire and equip Twin Cities young people for careers, college and life. 

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Hibak, Edison Alumna

My CCC Coordinator believed in me and my skills with students and told me I’d do well in any kind of school position. I may forget some teachers’ words, but I always remember and believe what she told me.

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Marwa, Class of 2026

Being surrounded by people who value education helped me find direction again and reminded me what I was capable of.

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