RISE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Roadmap to Independent and Sustainable Employment or RISE Program by Uplift Northwest is a comprehensive four-week training initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Through a blend of personal development and targeted job search training, participants gain essential skills and receive hands-on support to become job ready.

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RISE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Roadmap to Independent and Sustainable Employment or RISE Program by Uplift Northwest is a comprehensive four-week training initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Through a blend of personal development and targeted job search training, participants gain essential skills and receive hands-on support to become job ready.

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Training Structure

Over the course of four weeks, participants will dive into themes such as Growth Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Workplace Skills.

Classes are held four hours a day, Tuesday through Friday, blending interactive activities with role-playing, group work, and projects. Friday’s sessions are devoted to job search skills, including resume writing, interview preparation, and more

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Incentives & Graduation

Participants are incentivized weekly with rewards like gift cards and work clothes, and are eligible for support services after week one, leading up to a final graduation where they will receive a certificate, a $600 stipend, and will be eligible for temp staffing.

Whether you are looking to boost your employability or make a fresh start, the RISE Program offers the tools, training, and support to help you succeed. Enrollments are limited, so apply now! Applications will be accepted online on our website starting February 1.

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Post-Graduation Support

After the program, graduates can continue developing their skills through optional specialized classes and job-specific training, while continuing to access services such as housing assistance and case management.

Whether you are looking to boost your employability or make a fresh start, the RISE Program offers the tools, training, and support to help you succeed.

Enrollments are limited, so apply now! Applications will be accepted online on our website starting February 1.

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How housing and employment support build pathways out of poverty

Josh was thrown out of his home at age 17, with no place to go and no family or friends for support. He wound up living on the streets, using drugs and committing petty crimes for nearly three decades. “I was bouncing around the country, lost,” Josh says. “Just surviving on the streets is a job in itself.”

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A holistic approach to job training helps rebuild lives

“Programs that neglect emotional intelligence or collaboration skills, for instance, often leave participants unprepared for workplace dynamics,” says Lisa Sato, employment case manager at Uplift Northwest. (Uplift Northwest)

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Graffiti Abatement Program Launch

Uplift Northwest has been working in partnership with Belltown United, Enactus City University of Seattle, and MID on a three-month pilot program to train Uplift Northwest workers on graffiti removal and safety. Our workers are then deployed 40 hours a week to over 10 buildings in the Belltown area to keep our city clean. Watch

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Uplift Northwest Artist In Residence: Tia Nache'

Uplift Northwest has been working in partnership with Belltown United, Enactus City University of Seattle, and MID on a three-month pilot program to train Uplift Northwest workers on graffiti removal and safety. Our workers are then deployed 40 hours a week to over 10 buildings in the Belltown area to keep our city clean. Watch

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New Pilot Program: Graffiti Abatement

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Mayor Harrell & Uplift Northwest Relaunch Graffiti Program

Uplift Northwest has been working in partnership with Belltown United, Enactus City University of Seattle, and MID on a three-month pilot program to train Uplift Northwest workers on graffiti removal and safety. Our workers are then deployed 40 hours a week to over 10 buildings in the Belltown area to keep our city clean. Watch