What it does
Rise Up Industries mission is to minimize gang involvement by providing integrated gang prevention, gang intervention, and post-detention reentry services. Of these three program areas, Rise Up Industries currently operates its gang prevention program, Rise Up Leadership Academy (RULA), and its post-detention reentry program.
Machine Shop Social Enterprise (MSSE) MSSE provides program members with hands-on training and real-world work experience through contract projects in a Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program, preparing participants for careers as CNC machine operators. Member Services Reentry program members receive comprehensive wraparound support throughout the 18-month program, including case management, counseling, mentoring, recovery and relapse prevention services, tattoo removal, financial literacy training, CNC classroom instruction, and employment readiness support such as resume writing, mock interviews, and job search assistance.
The mission of RULA's Prevention Program is to protect at-risk youth from being recruited into gangs-an issue that can begin as early as age 12. Launched in 2024 with its first cohort of 5th graders, the program offers a safe and supportive environment where students can engage in sports, entertainment, tutoring, and social skill development. Through these activities, RULA empowers youth to recognize their self-worth and strive toward their full potential.