Achieve Twin Cities

 

Where Planning Meets Possibility

Achieve Twin Cities is the leading provider of school-based career and college readiness services in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We partner with 25+ district high schools to help students take the critical steps toward life after graduation — from exploring careers and applying to college, to securing paid internships and financial aid.  

Our team works hand-in-hand with educators and employers to provide personalized support that meets students where they are. As the only universal provider of career and college readiness in the Twin Cities, our services are embedded in schools, accessible to all, and driven by a deep commitment to equity. With trusted guidance and real-world opportunities, we help young people build knowledge, confidence and connections. 

Your Give to the Max Day gift supports:  

Embedded Advising and Postsecondary Planning  

Achieve staff are embedded in 25+ Minneapolis and Saint Paul high schools, where they provide support for a wide range of career and college plans. With one-on-one guidance, career exploration, help with college admissions and financial aid applications, and more, every student can imagine, plan and pursue a future that fits their goals.  

Career and Internship Experiences  

From career panels and workplace visits to paid Step Up internships, Achieve connects young people with real-world opportunities to explore their interests and build the skills that make future goals attainable. These experiences turn career and college planning from ideas into action. 

Employer and Volunteer Networks

Achieve mobilizes employers, volunteers and community partners to bring the world of work into schools and open doors for young people. By preparing and connecting employers with students, Achieve helps grow a diverse, local talent pipeline while expanding opportunities for every student. 

See our impact for students and our community:

• 93% of seniors who work with the Achieve team finish high school with a clear, documented plan for their future careers. 
• Lower income students and students of color who work with the Achieve team enroll in college at over 50% higher rates than those who do not.  
• Confidence in future planning soars to 81% by graduation – up from 60% at the start of senior year – with support from Achieve Twin Cities.  
• With Achieve’s help, 60% of students in Minneapolis and Saint Paul public high schools complete the FAFSA, compared to 47% statewide. FAFSA completion rates are a key indicator of college enrollment.  

Your Give to the Max Day gift fuels community prosperity by helping students thrive and strengthens the future of our local workforce and community.  Thank you!