Life Skills Academy

Navigate the ups and downs of life.

StepUp’s Life Skills Academy is all about helping you and your family build the skills needed for long-term success. These skills include communication, financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and career development through an intensive family-focused case management program. Individuals will receive case management services with StepUp staff to reinforce progress, as well as personalized support from a mentor who helps you track your financial goals, provides accountability, and boosts confidence. Program participants are welcome to have their children join StepUp’s Youth and Young Adult Programs while attending classes. Using this multigenerational approach, we aim to foster long-term personal and professional growth for participants of all ages.

Eligibility: Participants must have a valid ID and Social Security Card, have no pending charges, be 30 days clean and sober, and be 45 days removed from Domestic Violence and NOT listed on the Sex Offender Registry. Life Skills Program participants must also be employed.

Empower 48: A Journey in Four Phases

Empower 48 isn’t just a program—it’s a path to transformation. Our program is ideal for individuals and families seeking to build a stable future through accountability, mentorship, and personal development. This intensive, multi-generational 48-week case management program that blends group learning, mentorship, and individualized support. It is divided into four 12-week phases, each building on the last:

  • Phase I: Community Building & Communication

  • Phase II: Financial Literacy

  • Phase III: Social & Emotional Learning

  • Phase IV: Purpose & Career Development

2026 Start Dates:

  • Tuesday, June 23

  • Tuesday, September 15

Potential Participant Tours

  • Tuesday, August 18

  • Tuesday, November 10


Success Story

Build a strong foundation of success.

Financial Literacy

Develop a budget, manage your funds, and navigate housing and transportation needs.


Goal Setting

Define specific targets to achieve in your career, finances or personal life.


Managing Emotions

Learn how to maintain mental and emotional well-being and make informed decisions.


Conflict Resolution

Utilize negotiation, mediation, and collaborative problem-solving techniques to identify the root causes of issues and reach a peaceful agreement.