Elevate Academy is an online school that serves survivors of human trafficking by focusing on professional development and economic empowerment. Our innovative courses are exclusively focused on preparing survivors to fulfill their career dreams. Whether they are creating a life plan, learning leadership skills, or preparing for a job interview, Elevate Academy offers everything our students need to take the next step towards a new start.

We offer incoming students a 12-week program, during which time they complete 3 courses (two core courses and one elective) to graduate. After graduation requirements are met, students are encouraged to pursue further learning and are granted lifetime access to our complete library of elective courses and post-graduate opportunities. Elevate students also receive exclusive newsletters that contain opportunities to apply for jobs, pursue further education, opportunities for career exploration, and webinars and conferences to enrich their development.

Elevate is available for adults and youth over the age of 18 who are Survivors of any form human trafficking, such as labor, sex, pimp-controlled, gang-controlled, familial or survival-related exploitation. All students are asked to complete a self-assessment of their current circumstances, read and acknowledge the learning requirements, and fill out a complete registration form before being enrolled.

Classes are available for all students (2 core courses + 1 Elective to graduate.) This includes live online weekly Zoom Cohort Meetings, specialized curriculum, and lifetime access to all electives after graduation. Unique opportunities are shared with students on our platform and we send a monthly newsletter shared featuring job and educational opportunities. Students are also provided with a dedicated graduation ceremony, post-grad opportunities, and the option of life coaching.

Elevate Academy is free to all survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Our donors cover the costs for all courses and curriculum, as well as the Welcome and Graduation Boxes.