College and Career - Career Exploration

CAREER EXPLORATION

Short-Term Training Opportunities

From one day to one year, these training courses give you the expertise you need to begin a rewarding career!

Use this link to find dozens of opportunities in the Twin Cities to earn credentials that can lead to good jobs!

Short-Term Training Programs

Career Pathway Resources

Use the guides below to begin your research on programs you may be interested in pursuing after high school.

Resume & Cover Letter Resources

Virtual Job Shadow

Explore careers and discover what careers might be a great fit for you! Login using your MPS school email and password.

Virtual Job Shadow

Step Up

Step Up places young people ages 14-21 who are Minneapolis residents in PAID summer internships.

The Step Up 2020 summer internship application is now closed. 2021 application will go live in December.

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Genesys Works

Genesys Works provides training, professional internships, and college and career coaching for students in the Twin Cities.

High school juniors are eligible for this program and will receive training over the summer and a paid internship opportunity during their senior year if accepted.

The Genesys Works application is currently open! Click the button below to begin the application process!

Genesys Works Application Process

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