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Empowering Lives Through Trades and Mentorship

Connecting individuals with opportunities for sustainable careers and personal growth.

Transformative and impactful support services.

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Empowering Lives Through Trades and Mentorship

At Skills Up, we empower individuals through trades and mentorship, providing essential resources for sustainable careers and personal growth, dedicated for those re-entering society after incarceration.

Transformative experience for many individuals.

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  1. Skill Development:
    Providing hands-on training in high-demand trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. We equip participants with industry-recognized certifications and practical expertise to thrive in the workforce.

  2. Cultural Responsiveness:
    Offering programs that honor and address the unique cultural and personal experiences of each participant. From racial healing to trauma-informed practices, our sessions are designed to foster growth, understanding, and resilience.

  3. Holistic Support:
    Delivering personalized mentorship, life skills training, and wrap-around support services to ensure participants have access to mental health resources, family reunification, and community reintegration.

Skills Up Trades and Mentorship

Empowering Futures, One Skill at a Time

We're committed to breaking the cycle of incarceration by equipping individuals with in-demand trade skills and unwavering mentorship. Our programs are designed to provide the tools and support needed to succeed, both inside and outside of prison walls.

By combining these three pillars, we aim to inspire confidence, create opportunities, and contribute to building stronger communities—one participant at a time.

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Experience the Difference

You didn’t come this far to stop

Our Services

Level up your trade skills with our expert mentorship and training programs empowering through mentorship for sustainable careers and personal growth.Your pathway to trade excellence starts here

Connecting individuals with meaningful job placements that foster personal and professional development.

Large white letters spelling 'BE YOUR OWN BOSS' are mounted on a wooden wall, conveying empowerment and independence.
Large white letters spelling 'BE YOUR OWN BOSS' are mounted on a wooden wall, conveying empowerment and independence.

Hands-on training in high-demand trades to ensure a sustainable and fulfilling career path.

Tailored guidance addressing unique challenges faced by marginalized communities, fostering empowerment and growth.

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man in yellow and black stripe polo shirt and white cap sitting on brown wooden bench
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a woman sitting at a table talking to another woman

Empowerment Gallery

Showcasing success stories of trades and mentorship for transformation.

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man in long sleeve shirt standing beside girl in pink tank top washing hands
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person's right fist grayscale photography
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photo of three men jumping on ground near bare trees during daytime

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Explore our services designed to empower individuals through trades and mentorship, fostering sustainable career paths and personal growth.

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Hours

9 AM - 5 PM

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