Educate & empower
Free training, tutoring, mentoring and coaching — in English, computers, e-commerce, careers and starting a business. Taught in person in Muttontown, New York.
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”
We heard these words growing up. Uplift-You is our attempt to teach the fishing.
Classes offered
We provide free training, tutoring, mentoring and coaching on the topics below.
English
3× a week
Learn English if this is not your first language. Learn to:
- Speak
- Read
- Write
Computers
3–4× a week
Learn basic technology skills:
- Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Email
- Google search
- PC / iPhone / iPad
- Internet basics
- ChatGPT search (AI)
E-commerce
Part of the computers class
How to get started selling your goods or services online:
- Product research and selection
- Sales platforms
- Marketing / SEO / paid vs. organic website traffic
- Software and automation
- Logistics / shipping / warehousing
- Challenges
Career counseling
One-on-one
Advance your career:
- How to develop skills to get high paying jobs
- Resume writing, job search, interviewing skills
Starting a new business
One-on-one
If you wish to be an entrepreneur and start your own business, learn to:
- Identify business ideas that match your past experience and skills
- Work out how much startup capital you will need
- Get started — incorporation, legal, capital planning, HR, contracts
- Handle financial forecasting and budget planning
IT / technology field
Quarterly seminar
If you have an interest in entering the information technology field:
- What the different IT-related careers are
- How to get started
- What to expect
Procurement & supply chain
One-on-one
If you have an interest in procurement, supply chain or strategic sourcing:
- What the different roles are
- How to get started
- What to expect
Class schedule
In-person classes are currently held in Muttontown, NY, with plans for additional locations near Hicksville in Long Island, NY.
Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 9–10:30am
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, 9–10:30am
Offered as an additional part of our computers class
A two-hour seminar, once per quarter
One-on-one assistance as needed. An in-person meeting initially, followed by Zoom or phone calls.
One-on-one assistance as needed. An in-person meeting initially, followed by Zoom or phone calls.
Fees
Classes are offered free at no cost. Students do not pay any money for any classes. Their only fee is a promise.
Each student promises that when they are well settled in life, and when they are able to, they will provide meaningful help to at least two individuals in future — and require the same promise from them.
We do expect students to maintain certain discipline and commit to 80%+ attendance. If you are a serious and committed student, we will hold your hand and walk the journey with you, till a time that you no longer need our support.
Who teaches
Uplift-You was founded by Dinesh Gulati and Anu Kumar. Dinesh started a technology consulting and IT staffing business in 1995 and has mentored hundreds of people over twenty years. Anu spent twenty years in procurement and supply chain management, comes from a family of college teachers, and tutors children on Long Island.
After trying charity and donating money, they still felt dissatisfied. Teaching is what they had to give.
Read our story
Classes are free and open to anyone willing to commit. We are also looking for used computers, classroom space, and volunteers who can teach.