Connect students to the global economy with virtual investing and real-world learning! In partnership with the SIFMA Foundation, BestPrep offers The Stock Market Game™ (SMG) in Minnesota. SMG is an engaging, fun and easy-to-learn online investing simulation for students in grades 4-12. SMG can be used during or after school, once a week or every […]
“Having an understanding of the ‘real world’ is invaluable for students. The insights and experiences they gain from interacting with professionals can’t be replicated in textbooks.” – Classroom Plus Teacher As students start applying for their first job, deciding their future career path after they graduate, or trying to choose the best field of study […]
Taking full advantage of using technology as a teaching tool was the focus for nearly 80 educators who attended the Technology Integration Workshop at the end of July. As evidenced by the results below, this professional development opportunity helps educators enliven their lessons with technology and workplace skills. – 100% of the attendees leaned a […]
BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) completed its 35th year of programming in July. This year, 344 students representing 113 different schools attended this professional development experience. MBV runs two sessions of residential camp hosted by the Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University and the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship at St. John’s University. Students […]
BestPrep’s Educational Forum with Angelique Kidjo will kick off the organization’s 40th anniversary year at the Minneapolis Convention Center on November 10 with 3M and EY confirmed as the event’s platinum sponsors. The Forum, which brings in national and international speakers to address topics of current issues, has a history of bringing together business leaders, educators […]
What a great week to have been a part of Minnesota Business Venture! The students learned so much from the speakers, CEOs, and RBLs. Everyone had so much fun with all of the activities this week. The staff from BestPrep worked so hard to make this week go smoothly for everyone. Everyone at camp had […]
Joe Keeley from College Nannies and Tutors spoke to MBV students about his success story starting from his college dorm. His engagement with the audience was felt by everyone. Several speakers volunteered their time to talk to students about paying for their lifestyles while in college. This will sure be relevant to students lives in […]
The Vice President of Fan Experience for the Timberwolves and Lynx, Jeff Munneke, shared some advice with MBV students. “The phone’s not going to ring for you. You have to make it ring.” “Whoever you talk to, make sure they are the most important person.” Munneke also stressed the importance of open-ended dialogue in the […]
