Collaboration is key to Student StepUp's success. We're proud to work with a network of schools, colleges, companies, and community organizations who share our commitment to youth empowerment.
We currently partner with schools across NYC and beyond, from public elementary schools to community centers. Our college partners, including Monroe University campuses and others, provide enthusiastic mentors and resources to fuel our programs. Together, we enhance student support systems and enrich educational experiences.
Stronger Together: Student StepUp joins forces with community organizations and companies that care about education. Our partners amplify our impact across every program we run.
Spotlight: Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce — supports the Youth Chambers of Commerce program, connecting young people to real-world business experience. Local businesses also sponsor events and expand reach throughout the community.
We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with EON Reality, a global leader in augmented and virtual reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to revolutionizing the educational landscape through cutting-edge technology.
Our strategic alliances connect students, employers, and innovators — creating pathways from the classroom to meaningful careers in Brooklyn and beyond.
Our partnership with Medgar Evers College creates a seamless continuum between secondary education and higher learning. Students gain early access to college culture, coursework, and campus life, reducing barriers and building confidence before they ever enroll.
Students earn college credit while still in program, accelerating their academic journey.
Structured visits and immersive experiences demystify college life and build belonging.
Participants receive prioritized access to CUNY Bridge programs, easing the transition to full-time enrollment.
One of our most active workforce development alliances, the Caribbean American Chambers of Commerce & Industry connects students and graduates directly to a robust network of regional employers, creating real-world opportunities at scale.
Each year, we engage over 20 employers across diverse industries; from healthcare and hospitality to finance and technology — ensuring students encounter authentic career pathways.
Regularly hosted career events bring students face-to-face with hiring managers, HR professionals, and industry mentors in a structured, professional setting.
A curated internship pipeline places motivated participants in paid and unpaid work experiences that build resumes, portfolios, and professional relationships.
Our partnership with the Caribbean American Chambers of Commerce & Industry delivers measurable workforce connectivity year over year.
Active annually across multiple industries
Minimum career days hosted per program year
All enrolled participants eligible for internship placement
EON Reality brings cutting-edge immersive technology to workforce development through its industry-leading VR, AR, and AI platform. By integrating EON Reality into our programming, participants experience career simulations that go far beyond traditional classroom instruction.
From hands on virtual job site walkthroughs to AI-driven credentialing pathways, EON Reality ensures our students are not just career-ready, they are future-ready.
Immersive virtual environments that replicate real workplace scenarios
Augmented reality overlays that enrich hands-on skill development
Adaptive AI tracks progress and issues industry-recognized certifications
EON Reality's platform closes the gap between academic instruction and employer expectations, giving students verifiable, digitally-badged credentials that signal job-readiness to employers from day one.
Rooted in the heart of one of Brooklyn's most dynamic and culturally rich communities, the Urbane Flatbush Center serves as the physical and community anchor for our programming. More than a facility, it is a gathering place where workforce development, civic engagement, and neighborhood empowerment converge.
The center's presence in Flatbush ensures that our services are accessible, locally trusted, and deeply connected to the populations we serve, including recent immigrants, first-generation college students, and career changers seeking new opportunity.
Together, these four pillars form an integrated network that supports students from enrollment through employment, combining: academic access, employer connections, technology innovation, and community grounding.
Dual enrollment, campus exposure, and CUNY Bridge priority access for seamless higher education transition.
20+ employer partners annually, career days, and a robust internship network connecting students to real opportunities.
VR, AR, and AI-powered career simulations and industry-recognized credentials for the modern workforce.
A trusted community anchor in the heart of Flatbush, making services accessible and locally relevant.
Whether you're an administrator, employer, or community partner, there's a role for you in this growing ecosystem. Our partnerships are designed to expand, and we welcome new collaborators who share our commitment to equity, access, and career success.
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