Transforming lives

through employment and life skills training

The Pathway to Transformation

STEP 1:
Gain Employment

Our Employment Academy helps you improve your resume, interviewing, and networking skills so you can find a job you like and keep it.

STEP 2:
Create Stability

Our Life Skills Academy teaches you how to budget, set goals, restore credit, manage emotions, and improve relationships so you can create the life you really want.

STEP 3:
Build on Your Success

Our Next Steps Academy offers continued professional development so you can stay supported and connected throughout your journey.

StepUp Ambassadors

“You don’t have to go back to yesterday—there’s nothing you can do about yesterday. But there’s a whole lot you can do about tomorrow.”

— Facial A., Life Skills Graduate

9457+

PARTICIPANTS
have participated in our job training, life skills and alumni programs to date

255+

BUSINESSES
Employ StepUp Participants

307

VOLUNTEERS
Serve across all our programs

Help us make an even bigger impact.

Our Programs

  • Employment Academy

    Learn the job skills needed to achieve meaningful employment and find the best job for you.

  • Life Skills Academy

    Partner with a mentor and attend classes on budgeting, managing emotions, goal setting, and conflict resolution.

  • Next Steps Academy

    Stay connected and expand your career path through StepUp’s network of resources and opportunities.

  • Children’s Program

    Provide your children with skills training, homework help, and exposure to the arts, etiquette, and more!

  • Real World Program

    Help your young adult navigate adulthood with life skills training and educational support tailored to their unique needs.