UPLIFT Foundation

📢 We're looking for a new Board President at the UPLIFT Foundation! This volunteer, unpaid role is perfect for a leader passionate about social justice & tech. Approx. 5 hrs/week to make a big impact. Apply today at lnkd.in/gdmjBvXA! #Leader #Volunteer #DiversityInTech

Celebrating women in tech is easy. Naming the specific women who are still missing from those celebrations is harder — and more necessary.

42%. That's the share of Black and Hispanic employees who get company-paid upskilling. UPLIFT students get it from day one — and it shows.

$81,500 average starting salary. 91% of companies cutting junior roles. Both facts are true at the same time — and that gap is exactly what UPLIFT was built to close.

Testing our new posting infrastructure. More to come. — The UPLIFT Foundation

Salem seniors — nobody told you about this. So we will. UPLIFT Foundation gives you a FREE laptop + FREE tech training. Graduating this summer in Salem, OR? Spots still open. uplifttech.org/apply #SalemOregon #ClassOf2025 #FreeTech #SalemSeniors

📅 Week 0 — Starting my Home Lab Picked up a used Dell PowerEdge to get real hands-on experience with Docker, monitoring, storage, and backend workflows. Week 0 is all about setting intentions and building the foundation. 👉 More details on our other socials!

At the UPLIFT Foundation, we’re on a mission to support and empower BIPOC students in tech with hands-on learning, real-world experience, and unwavering empathy. 💡 #TechForGood #BIPOCInTech #EmpathyInAction #SupportIsKey

🚀 We’re looking for a Volunteer Communications & Social Media Director! Help UPLIFT share stories that inspire — and empower young Black & Latinx students to break into tech. 💻 Apply now → uplifttech.org/jobs/ #UPLIFTFoundation #TechForGood #Volunteer #STEMEducation

🚨 We’re 68% of the way to our $2000 goal for Q3 2025! Help us empower young Black & Latinx adults in Salem through coding, college prep & real-world job training. 💻🌱 🟣 Donate today: uplifttech.org/donate #WeUplift #STEM #Donate #EquityInTech #SalemOR

I went from Starbucks shift lead → full-time software dev. No CS degree. Just grit and the support of UPLIFT. Now I’m doing what I love. And I’ll never forget how it started. 💻🦖 -Kawika Miller, Software Developer #CodingJourney #CareerChange #TechForAll

Just explaining to one of our students the DOS terminal and why it's so bad and he said "That's right. It DOS not work!" 🤣

🧠 We all think differently—and that’s something to celebrate! Neurodiversity means every brain is unique. Let’s build a community that embraces all kinds of minds. 💬 What makes your way of thinking special? #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #UpliftCommunity

Today we honor #Juneteenth — not just as history, but as a call to action. At UPLIFT, we’re building real freedom through tech, mentorship & opportunity for Black & Latinx youth in Salem. #UpliftTech #EquityInAction #BlackExcellence #LatinxInTech #CoachCommunityUplift

Today we honor the heroes who gave everything. 🇺🇸 At @uplifttechorg, we believe the greatest tribute is service. We’re building a future for Salem’s youth rooted in opportunity, equity, and growth. #MemorialDay #HonorAndServe #UPLIFTFoundation #SalemOR

Chemeketa is offering FREE college classes (including books) this summer term for all current high school students grades 9-12 in our service district. chemeketa.edu/programs-class…

🚀 Big things are happening at Uplift! Check out our fresh new swag that's just dropped! 👕✨ Stay tuned for exciting announcements on new board members, programs, and partnerships coming your way soon. #UpliftUpdates #NewBeginnings

Our second @UPLIFTTechOrg combinator cohort has been in session for two months and they’ve got some great ideas in the works!

Thankful for all of your support this holiday season!

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Their courage and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day. #MemorialDay #HonorOurHeroes #ServiceAndSacrifice