Building a Minnesota where all young people can thrive.
Through service, the Alliance develops leaders who foster young people’s individual assets, honor their voices, and prepare them to reach their goals.
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Rep. MaryJane Iteghete testifies before the Minnesota Senate on February 14, 2024Learn about the CouncilSpeaking up for youthWe are empowered with the crucial task of amplifying the voices of youth across Minnesota, and we approach our duties with full commitment and sincerity.
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About Groundwork FellowsLeading with Compassion“I serve because I care, and in service to others and my community I learn how to take action, build others up, and lead with compassion!”
Elsa Skogen, AmeriCorps Groundwork Fellow Leader -
Mary Dedeke, 2013–15 Promise Fellow, DuluthAbout Promise FellowsA lifelong passionAmeriCorps was the first step on a lifelong journey of service. My years as an AmeriCorps member allowed me to explore my passion of working with young people, especially young girls of color, on their education journey.
Shewa Dedeke, former AmeriCorps Promise Fellow
AmeriCorps Programs
Members of the Alliance’s AmeriCorps programs use their talents to support young people in schools and organizations statewide.
Minnesota Youth Council
The Alliance proudly stewards the Minnesota Youth Council, the official voice of young people in state government.
AN AMERICORPS PARTNER Minnesota Alliance With Youth is a proud partner with AmeriCorps, the premier national service program in the United States.
Minnesota Alliance With Youth is a proud partner with AmeriCorps, the premier national service program in the United States.
Every year, exceptional people across Minnesota build lifelong leadership skills and support young people in their communities by serving in the Alliance’s AmeriCorps programs. Participants in these prestigious national service programs get a year of financial support, leadership training, and much more — while directly supporting the success of young people statewide.
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Groundwork Fellows
Through the Groundwork Fellows program, AmeriCorps members help maintain and strengthen the network of organizations who support young people throughout Minnesota.
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Promise Fellows
Through the Promise Fellows program, AmeriCorps members spend a year helping a small group of Minnesota students in grades 6 to 12 get the education they need to start off strong in life.
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Youth Mental Health Corps
As part of a national pilot program, some Promise Fellows members will help young people across Minnesota access critical mental health resources while building their own careers.
Minnesota Youth Council
The Alliance proudly stewards the Minnesota Youth Council, a group of 36 young people from across the state who amplify the voices of their generation to the governor and state legislature to create policies that work for all.
Serve.
Every year, a select group of extraordinary Minnesotans from all walks of life serve young people in communities statewide as members of the Alliance’s unique AmeriCorps programs. You can be one of them.
Join the CorpsPartner.
Across Minnesota, more than 100 schools, community organizations, nonprofits and government agencies trust members of the Alliance’s AmeriCorps programs to help them serve young people. Partner with us to do more for youth.
Let’s Work Together
