Uprooted Academy
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Mission Statement
We empower first-generation, low-income students of color by building social capital, creating connections, and providing emotional support for upward mobility. Through a hybrid approach of virtual and in-person support and leveraging technology we scale our impact, partnering with schools and youth-serving organizations to connect students to colleges and companies that help them achieve their dreams.
About This Cause
We are transforming the landscape of college and career pathways by creating a marketplace where institutions, scholarships, and schools converge. With just one click, students gain seamless access to the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to realize their post-secondary dreams—bridging the gap between potential and success. We partner with title one high schools and youth-serving community-based organizations across the United States to enhance outcomes for first-generation, low-income students of color. Despite 20 years of efforts to streamline the college application process, it remains highly decentralized, leaving many students overwhelmed and burnt out. As a result, only 67% of Black and Latino students who start their applications actually submit them, hindering their path to upward economic mobility. By centering mental wellness and addressing the decentralized nature of the college application and career discovery process, we provide comprehensive resources that reduce anxiety, streamline access to crucial information, and enhance students' readiness for post-secondary success. Through the development of self-regulation skills, we empower students to shift from a fight-or-flight response to managing academic and professional challenges effectively, ensuring they are equipped to thrive in college, careers, and beyond.