Management HQ president Kevin Ward recently joined other entrepreneurs from local startups, and professionals in the technology field to serve as a coach for the STEP-UP Achieve program’s Vision & Venture Day.
As a Vision & Venture Day coach, Kevin was charged with guiding a team of students through a learning process of designing a product to pitch and then creating a powerful presentation. “It was an absolute honor to serve as an entrepreneur coach for the Step-Up Achieve High School Students,” said Kevin.
Hosted by STEP-UP Achieve and CoCo collaborative co-working space, Vision & Venture Day is a day-long training event created for students participating in the STEP-UP Achieve program. The objective of Vision & Venture Day is to equip students with the tools necessary to problem-solve real-world issues, develop a product that addresses the issues using technology, and successfully pitch their product.
This training also incorporates preparing youth for internships in the tech field and with emerging businesses. Students participating in the Vision & Venture Day experience spending a day as an innovator, social entrepreneur, and problem solver.
About STEP-UP Achieve
Each year, in partnership with great Twin Cities corporations, small 
businesses, public agencies and nonprofits, STEP-UP Achieve serves 750 Minneapolis youth (ages 16-21) who face some of the greatest barriers to employment, particularly youth from low income families, youth of color, and youth with disabilities. The program provides work readiness training certified by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, meaningful paid internships, workplace mentors, industry-recognized certifications and advanced career opportunities.
About Management HQ
Founded in 2012, Management HQ (MHQ) exists to serve associations that are determined to thrive. Driven by the vision of a thriving, vibrant community, MHQ is serves statewide, regional, national and international associations with full-service and project-based management services. MHQ manages and provides infrastructure to professional and trade associations in a range of industries, including identity-based organizations, health care, education, information sciences, real estate / construction, among others. For more, visit www.management-hq.com.
