MVA Magic

Written by Jackson Mallory, Raymore-Peculiar Student
Initially published in “P.O.V. Publish Our Voices,” a student-run magazine showcasing the perspectives of young writers.

Market Value Assets (MVAs) are a great way to get the attention of schools and employers with your newfound credentials. When you have them on your resume people immediately become interested. Many might ask, “What is an MVA and how do they help?”

MVAs are how people see the experiences of the student applying for their internship, job, or program.

Through the Real World Learning initiative, The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is working to ensure that all students in participating districts graduate from high school with a diploma and at least one Market-Value Asset. The goal is that 100 % of students in the Kansas City area will graduate with an MVA before 2030.

Skills like running a business and working in the community show the assets you have, the kind of person you are, and what value you would bring.

MVAs are very beneficial, for every student/ person. MVAs prepare students for life after high school by providing students with skills that will increase their success.

A few ways you can get an MVA throughout high school is by taking nine or more hours of college credit classes, receiving your Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC), and getting work experience (internships and client-connected projects). An MVA will always be a valuable credential to have within your resume or portfolio, so reach out and see what you can do with your MVA magic.