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What’s Working: 7 Tips for Using Collective Impact to Raise Graduation Rates

By Eva Harder, originally appeared on America's Promise Alliance's blog on July 12, 2016. Can collective impact raise graduation rates? That’s the question representatives from two nonprofits, a government agency,…

Minneapolis Sets Sights on Raising Grad Rates for ELL Students

[caption id="attachment_11479" align="alignleft" width="220"] "My parents would be proud of me because I will make their dreams into reality by receiving an education," Nathaly Carchi says."My dreams are big, but…

We’re hiring! Join the Alliance team!

The Alliance is hiring!  Come join our team, helping young people in Minnesota achieve their dreams! Director of Training & Member Support: This new role will provide critical support to both…

Northfield’s Promise of Graduation

By: Maelynn Rosas Bermudez, 2015-16 AmeriCorps Promise Fellow While growing up in Northfield, there were limited programs aimed at supporting Latino kids and youth. As I reached high school, the…

A Promise Fellow So Nice, She Served Twice (in Two Different States!)

Meet Erin Ginnaty Moore! Erin is a rare Promise Fellow gem- after serving with the Minnesota Youth Council last year, Erin made the move clear across the country to serve…

Sisters in Service

Katherine and Kiera Wilhelm are sisters serving as AmeriCorps Promise Fellows in Minnesota this year.  We chatted with them about their decision to serve, their experience being in AmeriCorps together,…

Outstanding Minnesota Youth to be Honored at the 2016 Red Wagon Awards

Outstanding Minnesota Youth to be Honored at the 2016 Red Wagon Awards Minnesota Alliance With Youth is proud to announce the winners of the 13th annual Red Wagon Awards. The…

Congrats, MYC Grads!

Congratulations to the 2016 graduating class of the Minnesota Youth Council!  The Alliance is all teary-eyed to see these amazing young leaders head off on the next adventure of their…

Network and Discover Your Path: Promise Fellow & Alumni Career Building!

NETWORK AND DISCOVER YOUR PATH: PROMISE FELLOW & ALUMNI CAREER BUILDING Thur., May 26th, 5-7pm @ Buca di Bepo in St. Paul Promise Fellows, have you been wondering what your…

Minnesota Youth Council Application Deadline Extended to May 22

Application submission deadlines have been extended until Sunday May 22, 2016, so apply now if you haven't already! The Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) is looking for young people between the 8th-12th grades…