Levelling the Playing Field for Black Youth by Breaking Down Barriers to Higher Education and STEM Careers.
Youth Engaged Across Programs
Scholarships Distributed
Students Engaged in STEM Athletics
Students Engaged in our Wellness Series
Our Programs
Upcoming Programs
Post-Secondary Transition Bootcamp
Building confidence and pathways to post-secondary futures. Registration is now open—sign up by June 5.
RISE in STEM programs equip youth with skills, support health and wellness, and empower leadership through tutoring, bootcamps, and youth-led learning experiences. Explore our current programs below and find the pathway that’s right for you.
STEM Athletics
Explore how STEM shows up in sport, movement, and performance.
Resources
Explore our new Resource Hub with tools, guides, and resources supporting youth in learning, leadership, and wellbeing.
Coming soon!
Resource Hub
Discover scholarships and opportunities to help you rise in STEM.
Scholarship
“My favourite part is definitely the community and support. Connecting with so many people and being able to understand everyone's skills and learn from them. I feel like having that support system has helped a lot to understand what I can and cannot do”.
Muniira, Computer Science Student (joined RIS in 2019)
What’s on the Rise?
Help us Rise!
By contributing, you’re helping ensure that Black and racialized youth in Toronto have the tools, programs, and opportunities they need to succeed in STEM.