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UpRise Nashville

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235 White Bridge Pike, Nashville, TN 37209, USA

EIN Number: 62-1681150

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Phone: 615-301-8440

Hours: Open

Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://www.uprisenashville.org/

Email: info@uprisenashville.org

NTEE Code: J22: Job Training

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

UpRise Nashville exists to help people impacted by poverty receive education and training to obtain quality work with upward mobility while rebuilding hope, self-esteem, and opportunity for themselves and their families. The mission of UpRise is to alleviate relational, economic and spiritual poverty through education, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the power of redemptive relationships.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Work Well. Work Together.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Half of Nashvillians do not earn a living wage according to a 2022 Metro Social Services report. UpRise is a place where Nashvillians experiencing poverty – single moms, veterans, people overcoming addiction and incarceration and refugees – are equipped with training and education that uniquely fits their life circumstances and goals. In as little as 10 weeks, adult students called Leaders can launch a career with upward mobility and full benefits that allows them to provide for themselves and their families. UpRise Graduates earn an average of $21,800 more per year in their first year of work and experience a 57% reduction in the need for SNAP (food stamps). UpRise’s Innovative Program Model: Barrier Assessment: Trauma, incarceration, abuse, addiction and homelessness are barriers that could keep Leaders from obtaining employment. An initial assessment creates a holistic, individualized path forward. Career Coaching: Tailored career coaching provides support, resources and guidance that Leaders need to alleviate roadblocks, successfully complete their education and obtain a quality job. Career coaches walk alongside Leaders, even years after they graduate from UpRise, to help them take the next steps in their career. Training Camp: A five-week Training Camp equips Leaders with core workplace competencies such as time management, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, professionalism and digital literacy. The hard (not “soft”) skills of forgiveness, drawing healthy boundaries and stewarding a budget are also taught and practiced. Short-Term Certification: After successful completion of Training Camp, Leaders attend institutions throughout the city to obtain certifications in the following areas highly sought-after by local employers: Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Medical Assistant Commercial Driver's License Information Technology (I.T.) professional Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Medical Office Administrative Assistant Microsoft Office Specialist Phlebotomy Trades Apprenticeship - Construction, HVAC and Electrical Family Dinner: Monthly Family Dinners bring Leaders and their families together to encourage each other in educational and career pursuits, build community and receive continued training, support and guidance. Career Placement: Career Coaches work alongside each Leader to place them in a job with upward mobility. UpRise works alongside community minded Employer Partners who are hiring and cultivating historically overlooked talent pools to provide an environment for Leaders’ giftings to thrive and their skills to grow.