Step It Up
Individual & Family ServicesOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Step It Up, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon–based social enterprise that focuses on youth career development within the broader field of individual and family services. Founded in 2003, the organization aims to bridge the gap between schooling and work by equipping teens and young adults with career knowledge, hands-on learning experiences, and ongoing support to pursue meaningful careers and higher education opportunities. Its work targets youth facing barriers to achieving professional goals, with a mission to help them graduate from high school, succeed in college, and move out of poverty. The organization operates with a small to mid-sized team and concentrates on providing experiential pathways that foster productive and fulfilled adulthood. In addition to its core programs, Step It Up positions itself within the social impact sector by delivering structured support designed to expand youths’ access to career pathways.