Workforce& Career devlopment workshops
F3 ELEVATE PROGRAM
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We are a network of partners committed to preparing students and young adults for the future of work through dynamic, skill-building workshops.
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Our workshops are designed to empower participants with the confidence, resilience, and career readiness needed to thrive in today’s evolving job market.
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Each session includes hands-on activities that promote essential workforce skills—such as communication, financial literacy, critical thinking, and professionalism—while also encouraging exploration of personal identity and long-term goals.
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We’re passionate about creating pathways to success by equipping participants with the tools, knowledge, and mindset necessary for both career advancement and lifelong achievement.
I know the pain of lacking support or having people who were supposed to protect you continually fail you.
Yet, I also know that personal empowerment, sovereignty, and goals can help you overcome anything.
KEYLA, Lifting While Climbing CEO & Founder
OUR STORY
The mission of Lifting While Climbing LLC is to empower individuals and communities through culturally responsive, inclusive programming that supports workforce readiness, financial empowerment, and career advancement.
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Through engaging workshops that blend career planning, financial education, entrepreneurial skills, and personal development, we equip participants—especially youth and young adults—with the tools needed to navigate the modern workforce with confidence and clarity.
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Our goal is to foster a supportive environment where individuals can build practical skills, set and pursue meaningful goals, and uplift both themselves and their communities—cultivating a culture of purpose, resilience, and shared success.
48% of
teens had minimal depressive symptoms
22.2% OF
Children live in Poverty in NYC
8% of public high school students in nyc attempt to commit suicide
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OUR FOUNDER
KEYLA
Previously, Keyla worked at The Future Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals—especially young people—to realize their potential and make a meaningful impact in their communities. With a mission to inspire, equip, and connect young people with the resources they need to discover their power, The Future Project cultivates leaders committed to building a brighter future. During her time there, Keyla gained invaluable experience in fostering leadership, activism, and community engagement, deepening her understanding of the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities.
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With over a decade of experience working with students, Keyla is passionate about helping youth lift others as they climb, instilling in them the importance of community and mutual support. As a proud advocate for public schools and a product of the same, she is deeply dedicated to serving students from communities like her own, creating programs and opportunities that reflect the power of collective growth.