About UPLIFT Academy
UPLIFT Academy (formerly known as New York Academy Educational Services) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2005 to provide high-quality educational services and pathways to higher education. We primarily operate in Northern New Jersey and prioritize serving communities that face substantial socio-economic barriers to educational attainment relative to their surrounding community. We understand that one’s income level, immigration status, or gender, for example, can impact the amount of resources and opportunities available to them to be able to succeed in the educational or professional realm.
At UPLIFT, we create equitable and high-quality educational programs for students from low-income households in New Jersey so they can reach their greatest academic and social potential. Read more…
Our Programs
College Path Mentorship
The program offers quality, well-rounded educational experiences by equipping mentees with not only academic but also social skills needed for college success. Strong academic support is offered to high school students by their college mentors who assist them weekly with essay writing, resume building, SAT/ACT test preparation, etc.
Summer Math Camps
The summer math camp offered by UPLIFT aims to assist students in strengthening their mathematical foundations, overcoming summer learning loss, and ultimately maximizing their high school academic success. Additionally, we want to narrow achievement gaps and develop students’ intellectual capacity to get ahead for the next school year.
STEAM Education
UPLIFTS’s STEAM Education aims to heighten K-8 students’ interest and enhance their Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math skills. Our goal is to achieve this mission by igniting curiosity in students and establishing a life-long love for STEAM through our expertly designed, creative & fun curriculum.
Our Initiatives
Committed to serving society, UPLIFT Academy has another initiative – STEAM Academies.
STEAM Academies
Our Steam Academies, a franchisee of STEAM Works Studio, is uniquely focused on fostering and developing essential 21st Century and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) skills like Problem-Solving, Critical thinking, Creativity, and Collaboration in a hands-on and practical but fun learning environment. We and STEAM Works Studio believe that “Making” can transform how we all learn, from preschoolers to retirees.
UPLIFT Newsletter and Activity Report 2022-23
Empowering Futures, Transforming Lives: A Year of Impact by Uplift Academy
As we reflect on the past year at New York Academy – now, UPLIFT Academy – we are proud to share the remarkable journey we have undertaken in our pursuit of equitable education and boundless opportunities for all students.
Our mission is to provide and promote high-quality educational services to students of New Jersey, working diligently to bridge the achievement gap arising from socioeconomic disparities. As we transition to the UPLIFT ACADEMY, our new name echoes our commitment to uplifting every student, symbolizing the transformative power of education.
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Latest News
Summer Math Camp Strengthened Foundations, Empowering Student Success
Throughout July, UpLift Academy hosted its Summer Math Camp at two different locations, welcoming both high school and middle school groups. Each of the four groups—two high school and two middle school—embarked on a two-week journey of math exploration and personal growth, offering a vibrant and enriching experience for teens.
Press Release: UPLIFT Receives $10,000 Grant from Eisai USA Foundation
UPLIFT Academy is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the EISAI USA Foundation. This generous funding will support the College Path Mentorship Program, aimed at empowering and guiding students on their path to higher education.
Preparing for Excellence: A Two-Day Teacher Training for Summer Math Camp Instructors
As we prepare for our summer math camp, we held a two-day teacher training session on July 3rd and 4th, designed to equip our instructors with the tools and techniques they need to deliver successful math classes. This training was for our current summer math camp instructors and potential future...