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.
First Chess Tournament Crowns Champions in Strategic Showdown
Experience the thrill of strategic brilliance at UPLIFT Academy's Chess Tournament! High school students competed fiercely, culminating in Antonio Bravo's victory, followed by Javier Zitle and Giovvani Tapia. Congratulations to all participants! Join us in celebrating intellect and skill as we foster the minds of tomorrow's leaders.
Press Release: UPLIFT Academy Hosts Annual Spring Chess Tournament for High School Students
UPLIFT Academy is excited to announce its Annual Spring Chess Tournament, scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at our campus in Rochelle Park. This event is open to high school students from across the region who are eager to showcase their strategic skills and compete for exciting prizes.
Second Guest Speaker at Seminary Baptist Church
On April 6th, 2024, guest speaker Selim Bayam, a current Information Technology student at Rutgers University, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Seminary Baptist Church in Paterson. He emphasized the importance of 'having responsibilities and managing our time' as the second guest speaker.
College Path Mentorship 2022-23 Started
Our signature program College Path Mentorship’s 2022-23 sessions started last weekend in two locations, the Cultural Integration and Arts Association of Newark and the Masjid Fallahee.
College Path Mentorship Parent Meeting 1
We are pleased to announce that our College Path Mentorship Program has started with "parent meetings." The first meeting was held at Masjid Fallahee on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022.
NYA’s First Summer Math Camp was a Success
Our first free "Summer Math Camp" was held between August 1 and 12, 2022 at Alaaka Association, Newark. 9 students attended the camp that started at 9 am and ended at 1 pm daily. Students were also offered snacks and lunch for free. The camp was a success.
College Application Bootcamp Summer 2022
Our first of the two College Application Bootcamps in 2022 was held on June 11-12, 2022 at Montclair State University. The Bootcamp aimed to prepare current juniors and some sophomores for college applications. 30 tenth and eleventh graders attended the two-day Bootcamp.
STEAM Academies at Seminary Baptist Church in Paterson
We are pleased to announce that the "STEAM Academies for Low-Income Communities" project has started in partnership with Seminary Baptist Church of Paterson.
2022 College Application Bootcamp
Our first of the two College Application Bootcamps in 2022 will be held on June 11-12, 2022 to prepare current juniors and some sophomores for the upcoming year. We will go over tips and tricks, provide a timeline for the year, guide students on the college search journey, and provide writing information for personal statements.