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After this summer's flooding caused multiple delays, summer interns finally had a great night on the water, kayaking with #MississippiParksConnection.

Our partners at LatinoLEAD have announced applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Avanzando Liderazgo Program (ALP). Details about this 6-month leadership program can be found via the link below. Applications are due September 13. https://lnkd.in/gtZTUyPn

Our partners at The Partnership, Inc. have opened registration for the Next Generation Executive Program (NGE), their 6-month national leadership incubator for executives of color. Register below to join an information session on August 16 or September 6. https://lnkd.in/ghZQNrRS

Our partners at LatinoLEAD are seeking nominations for their new LatinoLEAD Impact Awards that will be presented at LíderCon 2024. Nominations are due Wednesday, August 7. More information and nomination details are on the website.

Our partners at the TC-BEN welcome you to attend their summer social at the Apothecary Lounge at the Lofton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. This event is perfect for expanding your professional network, forging new friendships or simply enjoying a lively night filled with music, networking games, delicious food and specialty drinks. Register today. https://hubs.li/Q02JN5Zm0

During DISCOVER MSP Intern Week, held June 16–22, college students interning in our region discovered the benefits of launching their careers here in MSP—underscoring a study by Zumper published in the New York Times saying our region “is a desirable location for emerging leaders to enter the workforce while maintaining a lower cost of living.” More than 50 companies worked to spread the word among thousands of interns, including several that partnered to plan and support the event, such as Target, Medtronic, Ecolab, General Mills, U.S. Bank, and Bremer Bank. Daily events gathered interns at opportunities designed for them, from a volunteer outing and behind-the-scenes tour at the Mall of America to an innovation block party at University Enterprise Laboratories. The week featured events from partners like Coco co-working workspace, Break the Bubble, Mississippi Park Connection and others. Check out the blog to learn more. https://hubs.li/Q02FVX_20

June’s #DISCOVERMSP Intern Week brought together hundreds from interns at companies like Target, Medtronic, Ecolab, General Mills, U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank and more. The week’s worth of events were designed to help interns get to know one another—and to discover all that’s great about Greater Minneapolis–Saint Paul and the benefits of starting their careers here. More than 50 companies help plan or distribute word of the week, held since 2017. Daily events gathered interns at opportunities designed for them, from a volunteer outing and behind-the-scenes tour at the Mall of America to an innovation block party at University Enterprise Laboratories, Coco co-working workspace, Break the Bubble, Mississippi Park Connection and others. Check out this coverage from the  Star Tribune. https://hubs.li/Q02DXSx00

🌟 Thank You for Making the UEL Block Party a Wild Success! 🌟 Despite the classic unpredictable Minnesota weather, last week's UEL Block Party was a phenomenal success! ☔️🌤️ The energy in UEL turned a stormy day into a celebration of innovation and community spirit. A special shout out to our amazing sponsors: JonnyPops, GREATER MSP Partnership, SciTech Internship Program, BETA, LaunchMN, Grid Catalyst, Junior Achievement North, FINNOVATION Lab, Sentera Sensors & Drones, VWR, part of Avantor, Central McGowan, Charles River Laboratories, Immuno-Biological Laboratories, Inc. (IBL-America) and more. Your support and participation were invaluable, and we couldn't have done it without you. Adialante, Hinckley Medical, Bus Stop Mamas, Anatomic Incorporated thank you for sharing your inspiring journeys and experiences. We are cheering on your success and eagerly anticipating the incredible impact each of you will make. Here's to more events filled with networking, inspiration, and maybe a little sunshine next time! 🌞 Thank you all for being a part of this incredible journey.

Interns are making plans! At today’s event, MSP interns are listening to experts in leadership development, participating in small group discussions and setting their own professional goals. Last chance to register for Saturday morning coffee: https://hubs.li/Q02BXSk40. If you’re attending events this week, use #DISCOVERMSP to share your experience.

The Mall of America is much more than shopping! Behind it all is an organization that cares about its community. Today, interns are getting a behind-the-scenes sustainability tour, hearing about the MOA foundation and making educational tools for kids in MSP--all before taking a spin at Nickelodeon Universe! Last chance to register for the week’s final events: https://hubs.li/Q02BY1_H0 If you’re attending events this week, use #DISCOVERMSP to share your experience.