Advancing Youth Development
Sundance Family Foundation is building pathways that connect young adults to career exploration, short-term training, job placement and middle-skills career opportunities.
The Problem We’re Solving
4X-6X
higher than the Minnesota statewide average unemployment rate.
EARN & LEARN
See how participating in the Earn & Learn program can help your organization and underserved youth in the Twin Cities.
NON-PROFITS
Connect Youth with Training Programs and Opportunities
EMPLOYERS
Develop a Talented & Sustainable Workforce
GOVERNMENT
Expand the Workforce and Create a More Inclusive Economy
IMPACT STORIES
Yasameen’s Earn & Learn Story
Yasameen Sajady is the CEO of Maazah Chutney, a Minnesota-grown condiment brand that is opening Midwestern palates to new horizons. The Maazah brand was created by Yasameen, her two sisters, Sheilla and Nas, as well as their mother, Fatima. Yasameen received her Bachelors and a MBA from Augsburg University and joined Lunar Startups to build the skills she needed to be a successful entrepreneur.
LATEST NEWS
Start College for Free, PSEO Enrollment Deadline May 30th
Did you know that Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) offers incredible opportunities for youth to earn college credits free of charge? PSEO allow students grades 10-12 to enroll in college courses, gaining college credits while simultaneously earning high school credits. Each college credit taken through PSEO is worth up to $482.54 in savings depending on the college or university being attended.