Student Opportunities

LeadMN offers paid leadership opportunities, internships, and hands-on experiences for Minnesota State 2-year college students. Find current opportunities from LeadMN and other organizations and find student stories about their LeadMN experiences.  

Opportunities from Minnesota State

Apply for the open Community College Student seat on the Minnesota State Board of Trustees. Provide student insight on system-wide decision making and higher education in our state.

To be eligible for a student member position, a candidate must have attended an institution for at least one year and be enrolled at the time of appointment at least half time in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a Minnesota State Community College. Click here to learn more here or click the button below. 

Student Stories

Students are at the heart of LeadMN’s work. Hear from them about why they lead or share your story.

April Khemphomma

2025 Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award recipient, Art of Scholarship Celebration 2025 attendee Dr. [...]

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Ladan Abdi

Refugee, Mother, Future Nurse: John & Kathryn O’Brien Endowed Scholarship Recipient Ladan Abdi Century College [...]

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David Mesta

From Associates to American Dream: David Mesta’s Transferring Experience As a first generation college student [...]

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