Progressive Programming

ELEVATED programs support the growth and development of personal aspirations with guided exploration and strategically curated partnerships, resources, and opportunities.

In doing so, we aim to improve quality of life, promote civic engagement, and empower the underserved.

Carl W. Stewart Learning Center

The Carl W. Stewart Learning Center is a multi-purpose facility dedicated to providing opportunities for career, education, and business advancement. With a fully equipped sound recording studio, our program members can access the same music entertainment technology used by industry professional, right here at home.

Our continued learning programs, offer guidance and resources on educational endeavors, career transitions and entrepreneurship. We affirm that it is never too early or late to live a life that is full of passion, purpose, promise.

Young Champions

The Young Champions Movement is a program for youth boys and young men ages 8-15. Our mission is to bring increased access and experiences to boys and young men of color through critical mentoring and leadership development activities. Young Champions provides culturally relevant workshops and events so that our mentees grow up to be men of good character and integrity, who are self aware and ready to lead. These young men will be a catalyst of change in their communities.

Who’s That Girl

Who’s That Girl is a mentorship program for youth girls and young ladies ages 8-15. Our mission is to provide girls of color, with experiences that cultivate leadership, goal setting, and positive self image.  Our facilitators curate specialty workshops, events, and educational training that offer hands-on learning activities and exposure to culture, civic engagement, and community service. Who’s That Girl is an opportunity to share sisterhood, while on a journey of self discovery. These young ladies will no doubt become strong leaders who transform the world.

College and Career Pathways

The College and Careers Pathways are designed to maximize student exposure to college majors and corresponding careers. The program will include workshops, field trips, and guest speakers that provide information and hands-on learning experience within their respective spaces. For too long, inner city students have been unaware of the vast career options available to them. As we prepare students for a life of passion and purpose, we facilitate career exploration and a comprehensive toolkit for their journey to success.

MET Creatives

Our Music Education and Technology programs connect aspiring music artists, engineers, executives, musicians, writers, and producers with some of today’s leading music professionals. Our program bridges the gap between communities and opportunities, by offering guidance, resources and support that will nurture and develop the extraordinary talent that we possess.

Housed in the Carl W. Stewart Learning Center, Elevated participants share access to state of the art studio equipment and expert facilitated training, on both sides of the microphone. Our Founder, Nisan Stewart is an accomplished musical director, producer, and musician with extensive resources and experience in the entertainment industry, and maintains a commitment to urban communities nationwide.

Health and Wellness

At Elevated, we believe that in order to build a thriving community, we must offer holistic resources , experts, and opportunities that are dedicated to individual self care. We host services that include but are not limited to: no cost meals for students after school, exercise classes, integrative therapy, and physical health collaborations. We strive to eliminate the barriers between our community and a healthy life.