Program • Kindergarten–12th grade

Rise & Impact Academy

Real-world skills for real life — taught before young people need them.

What the Academy is

The lessons school doesn't always teach.

Rise & Impact Academy helps young people prepare for life beyond the classroom. Students learn practical skills they can use right away: how to manage money and understand credit, how to set goals and lead, how to handle emotions and make responsible decisions, and how to get ready for a career.

It’s the foundation of the Rise & Impact pathway — the place where students build the knowledge and habits that carry them into adulthood.

build the knowledge

What students learn

Financial literacy

How money works, and how to make it work for you.

Credit & money management

Budgeting, saving, and building credit the right way.

Entrepreneurship

Turning ideas into opportunities.

Leadership

Leading yourself first, then others.

Emotional intelligence

Understanding emotions and handling them well.

Goal setting

Setting clear goals and following through.

Career preparation

Exploring paths and getting ready for the working world.

Life skills

The everyday know-how adulthood demands.

Responsible decision-making

Thinking through choices and their consequences.

Step by step

How the Academy works

Join

Students enroll in the Academy through Rise & Impact.

Learn

They access lessons, content, and resources — including through the Academy app.

Practice

They complete lessons and activities that turn ideas into habits.

Grow

They work toward personal and academic goals, with guidance and mentorship along the way.

Keep rising

They unlock new opportunities and keep moving along the Rise & Impact pathway toward adulthood.

Who it's for

For students who are ready to rise.

The Academy is for school-aged students from kindergarten through 12th grade. We ask students to take their education, personal growth, behavior, and goals seriously — and in return, we show up for them with guidance, mentorship, and real opportunities.

Results so far

Early results we're proud of

Students enrolled in the Rise & Impact Academy
1
Have maintained their grades since joining
50 %
Rise & Impact has made a difference in our family. Their support has motivated my son to be the best he can be, strengthened his confidence, and helped him focus on a brighter future.

Jay Spears

Parent

The Academy app

Learning that goes where students go.

The Rise & Impact Academy app gives students access to lessons, activities, and resources anytime — so learning doesn’t stop when the session ends.  

Join the Academy

Ready to join?

Tell us a little about your student and we’ll reach out with next steps. Questions? Email jubilea.flom@riseandimpact.org.

Welcome to Rise & Impact Academy.

Rise & Impact Academy is designed to help young people develop practical skills in financial literacy, credit education, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, smart decision-making, leadership, and personal development.

Please complete the application below.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who can join?

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade who are ready to take their education and goals seriously.

$0 to join however they must follow the application process to be accepted.

In person and on the app. We have different events and family gatherings we currently do not have an institution or classroom set up we believe parents should be apart of the learning experience.

Involved throughout the entire process.

You can donate, become a mentor, or sponsor a student. Visit Get Involved or email jubilea.flom@riseandimpact.org.

Help a student get a head start on adulthood.

Your support provides the lessons, resources, and mentorship Academy students need to succeed.