Opportunities for Northside Youth
Northside youth have incredible opportunities waiting for them this summer — internships, camps, job training, and more, all offered by organizations rooted in the community. This directory brings them together in one place so young people and families can easily explore and find programs that fit their interests, goals, and schedules. Know of an opportunity that should be listed here? Submit your program for consideration.
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Northside United Summer Band Camp
All City Music
Age range: 10-18
Northside United is a two-week showstyle marching band camp serving youth in grades 3–12 from across the Twin Cities. Teaching…
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Youth Training & Opportunity Program (YTOP) – Work Center, Community Cooks
Appetite for Change
Age range: 14-17
Youth take part in workforce development in AFC’s Community Cooks programming – culinary arts and skills, meal box programming, workshops,…
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Youth Training & Opportunity Program (YTOP) – Work Center, Urban Agriculture
Appetite for Change
Age range: 14-17
Youth take part in workforce development in urban agriculture & farming - planting, tending, harvesting, washing, distributing, and more!
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Youth Training & Opportunity Program (YTOP) – Work Center, Youth Ambassadors
Appetite for Change
Age range: 14-17
Youth take part in workforce development in community organizing, teaching about food justice, advocacy in their neighborhoods, and more!
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K-Pop Dance Program
Asian Media Access
Love K-pop dances, or just K-pop curious? Come learn and share dances. No experience or audition needed, just bring your…
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SankofaPOWER Interns through Minneapolis StepUp (10 spots)
Asian Media Access
Age range: StepUp Level 1, at 14 – 16 years old
SankofaPOWER Summer Interns will work at the intersection of technology, community engagement, and food justice. Interns will learn and develop…
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Youth Media Force Interns through Minneapolis StepUp (20 spots)
Asian Media Access
Age range: StepUp Level 1, at 14 – 16 years old
Daily training in digital and multimedia arts, podcasting, and video production with hands-on demonstrations and community service learning projects to…
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Youth Earn and Learn – Cart Captains
Cookie Cart
Age range: 14-18
This is a youth leading role, so foundations training is required as a pre-requisite to this youth promotional opportunity –…
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Youth Earn and Learn – Crew Members
Cookie Cart
Age range: 14-18
This is a youth earn and learn program that supports career readiness, a first time job in the bakery, and…
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Youth Earn and Learn (In School) – Cart Captains
Cookie Cart
Age range: 14-18
This is a youth leading role, so foundations training is required as a pre-requisite to this youth promotional opportunity –…
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Youth Leadership and Youth Program Coordinators
Cookie Cart
Age range: 18-22
This is a program support role for summer only – seeking strong youth leaders with experience in teaching, training, and…
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Hopewell Music Fellowship
Hopewell Music Cooperative North
Age range: 14-24
The Hopewell Music Fellowship is a hands-on, project-based program that provides real-world experience in music, community outreach, and creative production.…