STEP-UP utilizes restorative justice to provide a second chance for students who have made poor choices at some point in their lives. Our program combines support with accountability and community to assist students in making the transition to becoming successful, contributing members of our community.
STEP-UP stands for the Shasta Technical Education Program-Unified Partnership and is a partnership between the:
STEP-UP is an educational and vocational training program that provides formerly incarcerated students and students who are currently under court directed supervision with financial. Administrative, and educational support. Students in STEP-UP pursue certificates in technical education (CTE) and/or Associate’s Degrees in a variety of vocational and academic programs which when completed will position them for immediate employability in our community.
Students receive hands-on instruction and the opportunity to apply instruction received in practical situation through internships, industry consortiums, etc. The goal of the STEP-UP Program is to provide the community with a trained and drug free workers while reducing recidivism making our community a safer place.