Annual Mentor and Teacher Training
On September 21st, UPLIFT Academy conducted a comprehensive training workshop for mentors and instructors involved in our College Path Mentorship (CPM) program and other educational initiatives.The event brought together passionate mentors and educators dedicated to empowering underserved students through innovative and impactful teaching practices.
Orientation for 2024 Summer Math Camps
This summer, our math camp kicked off with mandatory orientations held in two different locations, marking the beginning of an exciting and educational journey for both students and parents. Attendance at the orientations was crucial, as it ensured everyone was well-prepared and informed about the program’s structure, objectives, and expectations.
Achievements Rewarded: CPM and Math & Coding Closing Ceremony at Alaaka
UPLIFT Academy's College Path Mentorship closing ceremony was filled with joy and excitement as students, mentors, and faculty gathered on Saturday, June 9th at Alaaka Association in Newark.
Honoring Achievement: CPM Closing Ceremony at Masjid Fallahee
UPLIFT Academy's College Path Mentorship closing ceremony was filled with joy and excitement as students, mentors, and faculty gathered on Saturday, June 9th at Masjid Fallahee in Newark.
Parent Meetings at Alaaka and Masjid Fallahee
We held parent meetings at Alaaka Association on February 10th and at Masjid Fallahee on February 17th. These meetings marked a significant step towards strengthening ties between Uplift and parents, as well as enhancing parental involvement in the educational journey of their children.
Press Release: UPLIFT Receives $3,500 Grant from Novo Nordisk for STEAM Academies Project
UPLIFT Academy is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $3,500 grant from Novo Nordisk. This generous funding will support the STEAM Academies project, which includes a variety of courses in robotics, coding, and math during the academic year, as well as a summer math camp.
Steam Academies Open House 2024
We are delighted to announce that the first Open House of our STEAM Academies in our new location will be held at 10.30 am on January 27, 2024. Come with your kid, connect with other parents, share the joy of your child’s learning journey, and discover the endless possibilities our STEAM Academies offer.
CPM Guest Speaker at Seminary Baptist Church and Union Baptist Church
Our guest speaker, Yusuf Kocaman, a recent graduate, who studied Computer Science at Princeton University, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Seminary Baptist Church in Paterson and Union Baptist Church in Passaic City.
CPM Guest Speaker at Alaaka
Our guest speaker, Metin San, a student at Ramapo College majoring in Biochemistry, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Alaaka Association at Newark on December 2nd, 2023.
UPLIFT Donates Smartboards to its Partners
Uplift has donated and installed 2 smart boards at the Masjid Al Iman and Union Baptist Church, which are its partners in College Path Mentorship Program and STEAM Academies.