STEP-UP Program

STEP-UP’s mission is to provide academic, logistical, and limited financial support for students who have been formerly incarcerated and/or have suffered from alcohol or drug addiction.

Program Overview

STEP-UP stands for the Shasta Technical Education Program-Unified Partnership and is a partnership between the: 

  • Shasta County Sheriff and Probation Departments
  • Tehama County Probation and Sheriff Department
  • Trinity County Sheriff and Probation Department
  • CDCR - Adult Parole Division
  • Good News Rescue Mission
  • California Heritage YouthBuild Academy
  • SMART Business Center
  • Tehama County Job Training Center
  • Butte County Office of Education
  • U.S. Probation

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. 

Program Recognition

  • 2025: Innovation Grant
  • 2023: HIRE-UP Pilot Program Recipient 
  • 2021: CA Economic Summit Partners in Industry & Education Award
  • 2019 - 2021: Alliance of Higher Education Inaugural National Cohort
  • 2019: STEP-UP Success Metrics Comparison (PDF)
  • 2019: Certificate of Recognition from Senator Kamala Harris​
  • 2018 - Present: Shasta County Community Corrections Partnership Partner Program 
  • 2018: California Innovation Award Recipient 
  • 2018: California State Association of Counties Administration of Justice Program of the Year 
  • 2017: California Community College Chancellors Office Student Success Program of the Year 

STEP-UP

Featuring STEP-UP students and program partners.

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CSAC Challenge Award: Shasta County's STEP-UP Program

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Shasta College STEP UP with John Livingston

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Hear first-hand testimonials on Shasta College's STEP-UP program and how it helps shape a new path for a better future.

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Better Jobs: Drew

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Students in Shasta Colleges STEP-UP Program Receive New Computers

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