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Lake Street Works - Urban Ventures

1536 East 32nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Eligibility

Open to all high school students enrolled in south Minneapolis schools

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

4 pm - 8 pm Monday - Thursday
(612)512-4033
Voice·

Intake Alex Hands

Application process

Visit website for application

Service area

Minneapolis, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Offers paid training in construction trades and life skills to high school seniors through a one-year course. Graduates can qualify for paid internships with contractors, a scholarship to Dunwoody College, and a network of connections in the trades. The evening starts with a meal, then training in construction and life skills.Students are paid $50 per class. Payments are deposited into students' debit cards monthly. The program helps set up debit accounts for each student. By learning, students can earn approximately $450 in stipends per month.

Last Assured

09/09/2025

Providing organization

Urban Ventures
A faith-based, nonprofit organization educating children, strengthening families, and building healthy communities. Provides support for youth and families from cradle to career to educate kids through programs that guide them to college or obtain some sort of post-secondary education.