BestPrep and University of St. Thomas collaborate to offer professional development for educators For the 13th year, BestPrep and the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business and School of Education will work together to host the Technology Integration Workshop (TIW), a virtual immersive program for Minnesota educators to learn about technology tools and […]
We’re proud to announce that General Mills is this month’s Featured Partner! As a founding partner of BestPrep in 1976, the company has often been the backbone of creativity, research, and development in BestPrep’s programs. General Mills has been instrumental in the creation of BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV), a week-long summer program designed to […]
In July 2020, BestPrep identified a list of action items to foster racial equity within our organization. Now, eight months later, we want to update you on our progress. Here are a few highlights on where we’re at. The following are the action items the BestPrep team has identified to ensure we are an equitable […]
BestPrep’s Communications and Events Intern, Keagan Eng, had the chance to hear from Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) alum, Caitlin Pinick, about how MBV has taken her to a dream job in Partnership & Sponsorship Operations for Welcome America, Inc. Caitlin shared her journey from attending MBV as a student to her current leadership role in the event industry. Caitlin attended MBV in 2009, after her mom discovered the program through a […]
It’s our distinct honor to present Boston Scientific with BestPrep’s 2021 Humanitarian of the Year award. This award pays tribute to a company’s support of BestPrep’s efforts to ensure Minnesota students are college-prepared, work-ready, and career-bound. Boston Scientific has been a dedicated partner of BestPrep for 20 years. The company has volunteered for nearly all […]
We are excited to kick off 2021 with January as National Mentoring Month! BestPrep’s Communications and Events Intern, Keagan Eng, spoke with BestPrep eMentor Susan Thompson about her mentorship experiences. Susan is a Project Manager for Optum, a division of UnitedHealth Group and also happens to be a BestPrep Minnesota Business Venture alum! Susan shared […]
Happy New Year! In honor of National Mentoring Month, BestPrep’s Communications and Events Intern, Keagan Eng, had the opportunity to interview Chris Hunsaker, an active mentor through BestPrep’s Cloud Coach and eMentors programs and an Annual Luncheon Service Award winner. Chris works for General Mills as the Brand Manager for snacks and has been volunteering […]
BestPrep’s Communications and Events Intern and past Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) student, Keagan Eng, had the opportunity to speak with Grace Schillewaert, another MBV alum and co-founder of the Monticello Education Connection. Grace shared how her experience at MBV helped shape both her college and career aspirations. Grace attended MBV as a camper in 2016, after reading about the program on a poster hanging in […]
