Elevate to Even Plus, or Elevate+ for short, levels the playing field for underrepresented young adults to break the cycle of social and economic inequality that exists in our communities. We facilitate access to formative, paid work experience for students and help other organizations tap into a pool of promising young talent.
Elevate+ Stories of Success
Francisco's Elevate+ Journey:
From Construction to Corporate Success:
Before Elevate+, Francisco Velez was juggling college, construction work, and coaching. He wanted hands-on business experience—and Elevate+ delivered. His internship gave him real-world exposure in HR, IT, and Finance, setting him up for future success.
Cyreema's Elevate+ Journey:
Discovering passion for media production.
From organizing YouTube content to editing her own videos, Cyreema's Elevate+ internships helped her discover her passion for media production and build the confidence and skills to take her career to the next level.
Neema's Elevate+ Journey
is nothing short of inspiring
Through the Elevate+ internship program, Neema gained hands-on experience, built leadership skills, and discovered her passion for public service. Now, she’s headed to grad school with a vision to support immigrant and marginalized communities.
Aryel's Elevate+ Journey:
Accessing the corporate ladder
During his summer internship with Elevate+, Aryel gained valuable experience and skills that set him on the path to success. His hard work and determination have led to an impressive role at MasterCard.
Our Mission
Elevate to Even Plus disrupts systemic inequality by providing underserved students with access to transformative, paid internship experiences that get them to even — and beyond.
Our Vision
Our vision is equal access to formative work experience that is not limited by economic status, geography, or the legacy of structural inequity. When Elevate+ is successful, we believe students from disenfranchised communities will succeed as far as their drive, talent, and ambition take them.
Our Purpose
Students from underserved and disenfranchised communities often lack the access to internships which are critical in building skills and creating networks. Elevate levels the playing field, ensuring these students can get great paid internships doing formative work. As a result, young people gain applicable skills, valuable experience, and a network of mentors and peers that are critical to future success in the workplace.
This summer's internships made possible in part by funding from:
The S.A. Johnson Family Foundation
The Lisa and Joseph Amato
Family Foundation
Don and Penny Pray
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