In honor of Financial Literacy Month and Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, we interviewed local Allstate agency owner Greg Sniezek and volunteer for our eMentors and Financial Matters programs. Greg shared insight on his experience volunteering and why it is important to educate students on insurance and personal finance topics. Q. You volunteer regularly […]
Note: As of April 24, MBV will be virtual. The text below was written prior to this decision. March 25, 2020 At Minnesota Business Venture (MBV), the safety and health of campers, volunteers and staff is the highest priority. We are currently planning on running our two July camps as scheduled, and are encouraging […]
To keep all of our stakeholders and educators updated in the current environment, we are introducing BestPrep News Briefs. With people working from home and schools closed, BestPrep remains available for our students, volunteers, and teachers! We will be providing virtual options and additional resources to connect volunteers and students together. BestPrep staff are available […]
March 16, 2020 We’d like to bring you up to date on BestPrep’s plans for responding to the impact of the Coronavirus on our organization. Over the past weeks, we’ve connected with BestPrep’s staff and Board of Directors, as well as our wide network of volunteers, educators, and community partners. In light of these conversations, and […]
Thanks for attending Birdies for BestPrep on February 8th at the Radisson Blu Mall of America! The event raised more than $70,000 for our organization and Minnesota Business Venture (MBV), the most we’ve earned since 2014! Guests enjoyed an assortment of food, signature cocktails, and activities, including mini-golf, silent auction, and a performance by the […]
We recently had the opportunity to interview Eric Bartosh, a middle-school social studies teacher at Valley Middle School of STEM in Apple Valley. Eric shared insight on his experiences with The Stock Market Game and why he finds it to be so valuable for his Social Studies classes. Q: How does The Stock Market Game […]
Xcel Energy has been a wonderful BestPrep partner for more than 30 years. Early on, the company was active in BestPrep’s programs, helping to prepare students with business, career, and financial literacy skills that inspire success in work and life. The company shares BestPrep’s values of closing the opportunity gap and presenting students to various […]
Thanks to funding from Charles Schwab Foundation, The Stock Market Game (SMG) team fees will be waived for the 2019-20 school year, allowing Minnesota teachers to provide a unique hands-on learning experience for thousands of Minnesota students. In The Stock Market Game (SMG), students in grades 4-12 work in small teams to manage a […]
