Catalyst Academy
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Empowering Returning Citizens to Rise and Lead

Join our 52-week accredited program to transform your future and become a catalyst for change in your community. Go from a returning citizen to a pillar of society.

Purpose-Driven Curriculum

Go beyond job training. Reframe your narrative and build a future defined by your potential, not your past.

Nationally Recognized Certificate

Earn a credential that validates your skills in leadership, advocacy, and entrepreneurship to employers.

Lifelong Peer Network

Join a powerful, supportive brotherhood and sisterhood of fellow catalysts committed to growth and change.

52-Week Structured Journey

A comprehensive year-long program providing sustained support, mentorship, and accountability.

Our Learning Methodology

A holistic, three-pronged approach to sustainable success.

Blended Learning

Engaging video lectures, live virtual workshops, and self-paced projects to fit your learning style.

Peer & Expert Mentorship

Get paired with an industry leader and a peer mentor for weekly check-ins, guidance, and unwavering support.

Project-Based Application

Apply your new skills by designing and launching a real-world community project or business plan with seed funding available.

A diverse group of people learning together

Our Proven Impact

Our evidence-based approach delivers life-changing results for our participants, their families, and their communities. The numbers speak for themselves.

500

Graduates Empowered

85%

Employment Rate Post-Program

120+

New Businesses Started

92%

Reduction in Recidivism

The 52-Week Journey

A year of transformation, from foundational self-worth to community leadership and legacy.

Q1

Module 1 & 2: Foundations of Self & Finance

Weeks 1-13: Reclaim your narrative, master your finances, and build a rock-solid foundation for personal growth.

Q2

Module 3 & 4: Professional & Personal Wellness

Weeks 14-26: Develop career-ready skills, master interviews, and prioritize your mental and physical well-being.

Q3

Module 5: Community & Civic Engagement

Weeks 27-39: Understand your rights, learn to advocate for change, and find your voice as a community leader.

Q4

Module 6: Leadership & Capstone

Weeks 40-52: Solidify your leadership style and launch a real-world community project or business plan with seed funding available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We have answers. Here are some of the most common inquiries we receive.