Volunteering for local non-profits offers students different benefits such as social networking, resume building skills, and leadership experience. Through volunteering, students are able to learn skills such as interpersonal skills, empathy, and communication. These skills are a starting point and critical part of their future professional careers.
Read MoreFebruary is a time to recognize both Black History Month and Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month. Together, they highlight the powerful role education plays in shaping opportunity, building skills, and preparing students for meaningful careers. CTE has long served as a pathway to workforce development, economic mobility, and community advancement.
Read MoreThere’s something special about watching students discover their path forward after high school. I’ve seen it many times over my years in education…it’s that moment when a student realizes their talents and interests actually have a place in the real world.
Read MoreSince launching the Education United: Student Success HUB, upliftED and our partner schools have been hard at work delivering hands-on support to students across Central Florida. With the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opening earlier than expected, our recent efforts have focused on providing direct, in-person FAFSA assistance to both students and families.
Here's a snapshot of our impact during the first week of October:
Read MoreThe number 12 represents imagination, effective communication, cooperation, optimism and much more. Today, 12 represents the number of years upliftED has been a collective voice for education access, persistence and completion in Central Florida. That’s right, upliftED turns 12 today! Can you believe how fast it has gone by? But how did we get here? How and why did upliftED start and where are we going?
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