UP^ Diversifying The Future of Workforce Training
The Upper Pathways (UP^) Program C360° comprehensive solution addressing all critical economic success criteria:
- Identify and address local needs
- Bring in businesses to meet those needs
- Train local community to become successful in these new and increasingly technical businesses
We have three Success Tracks to cater to the needs of every individual in the community. Our comprehensive initial assessment is designed to identify needs, strengths and vocational desire.
- Our Second Chance/Prep Program provides remedial social and educational services, including drug and alcohol treatment and judicial monitoring, mental health and family support.
- Our Special Skills Training (SST) Program provides a basic curriculum of accredited courses, as well as a diversified set of vocational training tracks and apprenticeships to meet the needs of new and technologically advancing local industries and businesses.
- Our Business Etiquette & Skills (BEST) Training Program has both a Managerial and an Entrepreneurial track to challenge and train potential leaders. We provide a Business Basics curriculum as well as guidance and support to developing business leaders. We enable our students to build and start their own businesses with the assistance of the UP^ Program and community mentors.