Step Up employers

We explain the benefits of becoming a Step Up employer. You can see a list of some employers who hire Step Up interns.

Step Up is smart for business

Hosting and hiring Step Up interns:

  • Prepares you to compete in a global market
  • Teaches you how to make your workplace more welcoming
  • Gives your junior staff an opportunity to develop supervisory skills
  • Helps you get more work done.

We provide important coaching throughout the process.

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Host or hire an intern

We outline the steps you need to take to host or hire a Step Up intern.
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Step Up employers

Foundations-level employers are usually local groups, nonprofits, or government offices.

These are some of the organizations that hire and host Step Up interns.

  • Tree Trust
  • Pillsbury United Communities
  • American Institute of Architects
  • Boston Scientific
  • General Mills
  • Government including Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
  • Schools including Minneapolis Public Schools and University of Minnesota
  • Urban Strategies
  • Articulture

Contact us

Alana McDevitt

Step Up Foundations Program Manager

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Email Alana McDevitt

Phone

612-673-6221

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415