
ONWARD AND UPWARD ACADEMY
Youth Male Mentoring (6th-12th Grade)
Youth Registration: inquiry@theouacademy.com or 618-746-9468
About Us
Onward and Upward Academy is a non-profit (501c3) youth mentoring organization for youth males (6th-12th grade; 11-18 years old) that provide several programs, services and experiences that has been bringing change into the everyday lives of youth through mentorship since 2007. Mentorship is powerful, impactful and a must have for everyone. It’s rewarding, fun and inspirational. In addition, some of the other services we provide include character and leadership development, spiritual enrichment and enhancement, education, academic tutoring and mentoring, career development, career exploration, cultural diversity and life experience. We focus on developing leaders, promoting organizational bonding and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for the community.
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OU Academy has several proven models that we use to achieve excellence, to include a high-powered Special Team and Advisory Board with over 150+ years of combined experience.

Our Mission
To inspire future leaders, create network paths to opportunities, foster academic excellence, promote social and emotional wellbeing, and build a healthy community through community service and advocacy.
Our Vision
To help youth progress and excel by encouraging manhood and moral character, promote positive habits and mindsets, and motivate the youth so that they become obsessed with their life’s purpose.
Advisory Support
Mr. Kendall Walls Mr. Jason Curry Mr. Donald Harris



