youth workforce readiness program

Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty

The team at Elevate New England is committed to equipping today’s at-risk, urban youth with the life skills, education, and support they need to break the cycle of generational poverty in their families through workforce development programs for youth. Success at work, self-empowerment, self-confidence, and knowledge are the keys to overcoming socioeconomic obstacles. With the help of Elevate New England, these youth will be able to envision a brighter future and have the skills to make that future a reality.

About Elevate New England

We are a certified non-profit with a mission to support urban youth through multi-pronged workforce readiness programs that include mentoring, adventure experiences, college and career support, and accredited classes. Our belief is that every young person deserves to have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in life and in work, no matter what socioeconomic background they come from.

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Our Approach to Preparing Urban Youth for Life After High School

At Elevate New England, we believe that youth need support beyond high school graduation. Our approach to workforce development programs for youth for career success includes:

Developing Essential Job Skills

One of the core components of our program is the development of essential job skills. We teach students practical skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. These skills are crucial for success not only in the classroom, but in any workplace and help our students stand out in the competitive job market.

Internships & Job Shadowing Opportunities

We work with community employers to match youth with internships and job shadowing opportunities. These programs help to motivate and excite at-risk youth by demonstrating that there are companies and people in the world who are equally committed to giving at-risk youth a chance to build a successful career.

Resume Building and Interview Preparation

We offer opportunities so that youth can have positive entries on their resumes, prove their capabilities, and become eligible candidates for jobs of their own choosing.This includes practice with interviewing, guidance about acceptable workplace behaviors, and how to succeed with a good work ethic.

Career Guidance from Teacher-Mentors

Offering one-on-one career guidance, our teacher-mentors help students discover their aptitudes, explore interests, and set actionable and reachable goals. We build strong, trusting relationships that can extend into the future for as long as the student finds the mentorship helpful.

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98% of Elevate students are enrolled in college, the military, a trade school, or land their first jobs by graduation—but no one gets there alone. Be the difference today!

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Comprehensive Support Beyond the Classroom

At Elevate New England, support extends beyond the classroom. We offer work-related and scholastic counseling, tutoring, college application assistance, at-home FAFSA application assistance, and other college requirements as needed. It’s our goal to help youth to overcome obstacles of all kinds so that they can succeed in life.

The Impact of Our Workforce Readiness Programs

Graduates of our program have gone on to secure internships, scholarships, and full-time employment in various fields. Their achievements are a testament to the effectiveness of our approach and the dedication of our team.

How You Can Support Our Programs

As a non-profit, Elevate New England relies on generous donations from the community. Your support helps to give disadvantaged youth a chance to show that they can succeed in life and in work. For more information on how you can support our programs, please visit Elevate New England.

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