Mentoring is the chance to “be someone who matters to someone who matters.” Each mentor has the opportunity to create a meaningful relationship with a student where both can learn from one another and grow. Through eMentors, the volunteers have the chance to connect with high school students and share both personal and professional experiences. […]
Mentoring in a student’s life can be very motivating and transformational when the mentoring occurs during important times in life and is supported in other areas of the student’s world. eMentors is a classroom-based program that teachers incorporate into their curriculum to enrich learning and provide a real-life, engaging experience for students. Mentor messages are […]
Got cabin fever? Join us for “Night in the Northwoods” at Birdies for BestPrep. Register today and come up north with us to try your hand at the Mega Putt Challenge, bid on amazing silent auction items, and get a taste of the Midwest with D’Amico Catering. WCCO Radio Host Jordana Green will emcee the evening’s program, featuring the presentation of the Humanitarian Award to RBC Wealth Management. The event will be held from 6 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at International Market Square
BestPrep and the Security Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation are proud to announce the Fall winners of The Stock Market Game! First place student teams in the high school, junior high/middle school and elementary divisions are from Tate Cummins’ class at Owatonna High School, Lori Dornburg’s class at Sartell Middle School, and Andrew Jurek’s class at Stonebridge Elementary. The top 3 teams in each age division will be honored at an upcoming awards ceremony hosted by Wells Fargo Advisors
Believe it or not, we’re already planning for summer! We’ve opened registration for the 2015 Minnesota Business Venture (MBV). If you have or know of a student who is currently in grade 9-12, MBV is the perfect opportunity. MBV allows students to spend one week on a college campus, making friends, learning how to run a business and building skills that will launch their future college and career decisions. There are two ways to register: 1) Apply online at https://bestprep.org/mbvapp/. 2) Paper brochure can be mailed to
January is National Mentoring Month sponsored by MENTOR: National Mentoring Partnership. As a local affiliate of the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota, BestPrep is recognizing the month and honoring the mentors who support our students. The eMentors program is celebrating its 12th year with a goal to serve more than 4,000 students, 80 schools, and 50 companies. The role of a caring adult mentor in a student’s life can be very impactful. Mentoring can help students improve in school and help them begin to plan for
I’m sure many of you have received messaging promoting Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November 13. This campaign has been a great way to build visibility for the wonderful work being done by Minnesota nonprofits. GiveMN has worked diligently to give us all a platform to raise the funds that are so needed for program delivery. Once again, BestPrep will take part in Give to the Max Day and we hope you will consider making a donation.
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BestPrep is excited to announce Kim Nelson of General Mills as the keynote speaker for the 2015 Annual Luncheon. Kim currently serves as General Mills’ Senior Vice President, External Relations and as the President of General Mills Foundation. In this role, Kim oversees and coordinates the company’s global relationships with key external constituencies. Kim has been a corporate officer of General Mills since 2000, with her most recent role being the President of General Mills Snacks Division. She has
