About LeadMN
LeadMN is college students connecting for change. We represent the 120,000 two-year college students in Minnesota to help them transform their lives and their communities through advocacy, action, and supportive development.
Empowering Students
LeadMN works to support and empower two-year college students to become strong leaders, engaged community members, and successful professionals, while making a difference on their campus and beyond.
LeadMN provides Minnesota’s two-year college students with paid leadership positions, internships, as well as scholarships that build skills, foster advocacy, and drive community impact.
Students gain real-world experience in nonprofit governance, public policy, marketing, and organizing, while making a difference on their campuses and beyond. With statewide events, workshops, and tailored support, LeadMN invests in students’ personal and professional growth, empowering them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
We offer several workshops and trainings throughout the year that teach students interpersonal and leadership skills, such as time management and effective communication, to give students the tools needed for success in work and life.
EMPOWERING LEADERS
We provide students with real-world leadership experience through serving on a LeadMN board or committee. We provide advanced training for our student leaders on cultural intelligence, conflict resolution, and professional advancement.
ACHIEVING SUCCESS
We provide scholarships, resources, and mentors to students to help them remove the barriers to their success. We provide students with tools for financial aid, affordable textbooks and classroom materials, and career development.
DRIVING CHANGE
We inspire and prepare students to tackle issues on campus and in their community that directly affect them. We provide support to student lead campaigns and offer students opportunities to talk with their representatives both at the local and national level.
Equity & Inclusion
Equity and inclusion is a keystone of LeadMN’s work to improve the educational experience of Minnesota’s community and technical college students. At LeadMN we draw strength from and honor diversity and understand the value in having a variety of perspectives, histories, and experiences in the pursuit of knowledge as well as in personal development. LeadMN is committed to supporting all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, and other aspects of identity.
At LeadMN it is our moral obligation to advance equity in higher education and address the achievement and opportunity gaps in Minnesota. Two-year public institutions serve as pathways to higher education for historically marginalized and underserved students in Minnesota. This includes but is not limited to students of color, first generation students, undocumented students, LGBTQ+ students, students of low socioeconomic status, students with disabilities, veterans, and formerly/currently incarcerated students. For too many of these students, systemic barriers continue to prevent them from achieving success. As degree obtainment has been directly linked to income equality, social mobility, and better health outcomes, it is critical that every student have access to quality education. LeadMN is committed to dismantling systemic barriers and advocating for equitable and inclusive policies and practices in higher education to ensure that all students have what they need to be successful.
