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We are the UpSkill Youth Academy, and we believe in BEING the change that our community deserves.
We are the UpSkill Youth Academy, and we believe in BEING the change that our community deserves.
We are the UpSkill Youth Academy, and we believe in BEING the change that our community deserves.
Our mission is simple. To provide our youth with high-quality, effective programs that will enhance not only their lives, but in turn the overall well-being of our community as a result.
Our mission is simple. To provide our youth with high-quality, effective programs that will enhance not only their lives, but in turn the overall well-being of our community as a result.
Our mission is simple. To provide our youth with high-quality, effective programs that will enhance not only their lives, but in turn the overall well-being of our community as a result.
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Good Habits formed at youth make all the difference
Good Habits formed at youth make all the difference
Good Habits formed at youth make all the difference
– Aristotle
– Aristotle
– Aristotle
We believe that nurturing our youth provides everything we need to succeed as a community, and we're dedicated to helping them harness their energy in the right direction.
So if you are looking to join or be apart of an incredible organization, we've got you covered. Help us explore the possibility of a better tomorrow…today; and let's discover together how the UpSkill Academy can help shape our community for the better, both inside and out.
What We Do
What We Do
What We Do
The initiative here at the Upskill Academy is to help boost self-confidence, purpose, and socio-economic worth while working to reduce aggressive behaviors, reoffending, and emotionally-driven rule-violating activities.
The initiative here at the Upskill Academy is to help boost self-confidence, purpose, and socio-economic worth while working to reduce aggressive behaviors, reoffending, and emotionally-driven rule-violating activities.
The initiative here at the Upskill Academy is to help boost self-confidence, purpose, and socio-economic worth while working to reduce aggressive behaviors, reoffending, and emotionally-driven rule-violating activities.
How We Do It
How We Do It
How We Do It
Through various modules including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Decision Making Skills and Financial Literacy. Our speakers and activities build upon each other to create an engaging transformative experience.
Through various modules including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Decision Making Skills and Financial Literacy. Our speakers and activities build upon each other to create an engaging transformative experience.
Through various modules including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Decision Making Skills and Financial Literacy. Our speakers and activities build upon each other to create an engaging transformative experience.
Who We Do It For
Who We Do It For
Who We Do It For
For over four decades, El Beth-El Development Center has dedicated itself to aiding Northeast Florida in an impactful way. In line with this heritage of service to the community, we help support the youth in the area from ages 16-24 in all backgrounds ranging from 4.0 GPAs to those deemed “highly-at-risk.”
For over four decades, El Beth-El Development Center has dedicated itself to aiding Northeast Florida in an impactful way. In line with this heritage of service to the community, we help support the youth in the area from ages 16-24 in all backgrounds ranging from 4.0 GPAs to those deemed “highly-at-risk.”
For over four decades, El Beth-El Development Center has dedicated itself to aiding Northeast Florida in an impactful way. In line with this heritage of service to the community, we help support the youth in the area from ages 16-24 in all backgrounds ranging from 4.0 GPAs to those deemed “highly-at-risk.”
Meet our Board
Each individual in our team is dedicated to the prosperity of our youth.
Shamari Lewis
CEO AND COFOUNDER, ARKETA
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, FORMA
Jason Fan
Bishop Lorenzo Hall
HEAD OF STRATEGY, SARDINE
Simon Taylor
CEO, OPENAI
Sam Altman
Meet our Board
Each individual in our team is dedicated to the prosperity of our youth.
Shamari Lewis
Beverly Toney
Bishop Lorenzo Hall
Nicole Haskins
Cheryl Browm