Step Up Supervisor Resources 2022

Thank you for being part of the Step Up Youth Employment Program, a partnership of the City of Minneapolis, Achieve Twin Cities, Project for Pride In Living and CareerForce Minneapolis.

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Welcome to summer 2022!

Below are some key resources  to plan your internship(s), supervise and support your Step Up intern(s) and have a great summer:

Orientation Videos

Supervisors are asked to carefully review four short videos - in the order in which they are listed - to learn what you need to know for successful internships. We will also be hosting some live Step Up Q & A events in the near future, so stay tuned for those details to come.

Supervisor Handbooks

Below our videos you can find our 2022 supervisor handbooks and other documents that include program details, policies and procedures, tips on creating remote internships and other important information. Our handbooks also include many templates that are referenced in the orientation videos.

For questions, please contact our staff who are listed at the end of each video. We can't do this important work without you and are so grateful for your support. Thank you for your partnership!

Step Up Level 1 Orientation Videos

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Welcome and Program/Student Overview

Presented by Tammy Dickinson, Director, Step Up Youth Employment Program
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Creating a High Quality Internship Experience

Presented by Amanda Tkaezik, Level 1 Job Coach
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Intern Skill Building & Feedback

Presented by Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir, Level 1 Program Manager
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Centering Equity & Inclusion

Presented by Jesse Ross, Executive Coach and Diversity & Inclusion Leader
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Quickbooks Time: How to Enter Timesheets for Interns

Presented by Shandella Darring, Operations Program Manager - ONLY applies for Level 1 Interns

Step Up Level 2 Orientation Videos

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Welcome and Program/Student Overview

Presented by Tammy Dickinson, Director, Step Up Youth Employment Program
Adult working with young person

Creating a High Quality Internship Experience

Presented by Ashley Grell, Step Up Level 2, Manager of Employer Engagement
Young person working at job site

Intern Skill Building & Feedback

Presented by Ashley Grell, Step Up Level 2, Manager of Employer Engagement
Group of young people smiling into the camera

Centering Equity & Inclusion

Presented by Jesse Ross, Executive Coach and Diversity & Inclusion Leader

Questions? Contact Us!

Step Up Level 1 (ages 14-15)
Contact Maryan Sharif-Abdinassir at 612-299-7119 or
maryan.sa@minneapolismn.gov

Step Up Level 2 (ages 16-21)
Contact Ashley Grell at 612-455-1535 or
agrell@achievetwincities.org

Quickbooks Time and Payroll (Level 1 interns ONLY)
Contact Shandella Darring at 612-460-5783 or
shandella.darring@minneapolismn.gov

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