Elevate Academy
The largest online professional development program for survivors of human trafficking in the world, led by survivors of human trafficking.
Elevate Academy is an online program 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 toward a new start.
Elevate is currently serving students across the U.S. and in
22 countries around the world. We offer 100% tuition assistance.
Elevate Academy gives students a safe online space to learn, connect, and thrive because of the support from our partners and donors.
Our enrollment multiplied in 2023 and we are working hard to keep up with the demand for our services. We can’t do this without you.
Survivor-Led Digital Courses
Online Survivor Community
Continued Connection and Career Opportunities
We offer the following courses to our students:
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Discover your life’s unique purpose and develop a strategy to live it out. LifePlan Launch is an online, integrated course that will empower you to build a visionary future with tangible next steps. You’ll leave this class with a clear, personalized action plan to help you go after your dreams and make your greatest impact in the world.
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Put your LifePlan into motion and equip yourself with the professional knowledge you need to thrive and succeed. We’re giving you all of our best tips and insight for professional development in this four-week core class. From interpersonal communication to business etiquette and everything in between, you’ll move forward from this class with the confidence to go after the career you’re dreaming of.
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This introductory financial course will equip you to take control of your money. Money is a tool, and the fundamental topics in this course will teach you to control your money rather than your money controlling you! Covering everything from basic budgeting to bank accounts to establishing sound financial goals, this class will empower you with the knowledge to support your vision for the future.
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Get a head start on how to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of owning your own business. In this class, you’ll get an overview of what it means to work as an employee vs a contractor, understand how that decision impacts your bottom line, our best tips on how to build a strong team, and more. Most business owners learn these things as they go, but we’re giving you a peek behind the curtain as you venture into the world of small business.
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Your story matters, and if you decide to use your strengths and experience to fuel your impact in the anti-human trafficking movement, this class is for you. We’ll help you focus on where to spend your energy, discover what makes your heart sing, give you tips on developing a platform and brand, and much more! Match your lived experience with your passions and education to find your lane - we’ll help you get there.
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Learn about the initial things you need to know to launch a non-profit that makes an impact in the world. Running a non-profit comes with so much more than building a platform. Learn about daily operations, legal foundations, getting donations, and building trust within your organization. This course gives you an overview of your first steps as you prepare to launch.
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Continue your path towards launching a non-profit organization and learn important key skills when it comes to operations, donor engagement, and a development strategy.
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Craft your message and share it with the world as a professional speaker. You have a story to share and know that telling it changes everything. How do you communicate your story so it will bring change? What does it take to craft your message, share it with the world, join or create a network to get bookings, and start speaking publicly? We will equip you with the tools you need to tell your story and impact the lives of those around you.
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Impact the world with the written word. Learn how to overcome writer’s block, figure out what to write about, and how to choose between independent and traditional publishing. Take your story from page to published as Rebecca shares her secrets behind multiple books published, launched, and successfully marketed to the world.
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Elevate Academy's course on working with Law Enforcement equips survivors on how to make a difference in their communities. Whether it’s sitting on a task force, attending a crisis call with law enforcement, or testifying at trials, this course will prepare survivors for the criminal justice sector and how to use lived experience to make change.
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Elevate Academy's course on Advanced Professional Development specializes in Advanced Business skills, Emotional Intelligence, and Intellectual Property. This class will empower you to discover how to transform your unique talents into a specialized niche to leverage your visibility for business growth.
"I have never in my life had the experience I have had here in Elevate Academy. This is such a well-put-together program. Every single detail is so intuitive, intentional, and thoughtful.
I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and space that has been created and maintained. I've made professional connections and personal friends. It has been an incredible experience thus far. Straight up life-changing.”
