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UPSTATE INTERIORS ACADEMY INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 931368977 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B30 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · upstateinteriorsllc.com
revenue
$77K
expenses
$99K
net assets
$-23K
employees
5
volunteers
3
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

AT UPSTATE INTERIORS ACADEMY, WE BELEIVE IN THE COMBINED, TRANSFORMING POWER OF HOPE, HELP AND HARD WORK, AND OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES FOR GOOD. WITH EMPHASIS PLACED ON MINORITY POPULATIONS, UPSTATE INTERIORS ACADEMY MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE, PRE- APPRENTICESHIP, COSTRUCTION TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM.

profile · synthesized from sources

Upstate Interiors Academy is a pre-apprenticeship program in Rochester, NY that trains minority and underserved populations for careers in construction trades. The academy partners with local unions and community organizations to provide skills training and job placement. It is affiliated with Upstate Interiors, a minority-owned construction company that employs graduates on commercial projects.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Upstate Interiors Academy
Pre-apprenticeship training program that prepares individuals for careers in construction trades, with pathways to union apprenticeships and employment
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Partnership-based training and support services
      Partners with organizations such as the Center for Employment Opportunities to deliver training and support services for individuals facing homelessness and personal hardship, including financial literacy sessions and career readiness programs.
  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
    • Pre-apprenticeship training program in construction trades
      Operates a Department of Labor-approved pre-apprenticeship program that trains city and county residents in commercial construction trades, including metal stud framing, drywall installation, and acoustical ceiling systems, preparing participants for direct entry into trade unions.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Workforce development through on-the-job training and employment
      Hires graduates of the Upstate Interiors Academy and employs them on commercial construction projects, providing on-the-job training, career development, and support in securing permanent housing.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Commercial interior construction services
      Provides commercial interior construction services including metal stud framing, drywall installation, finishing, plastering, and acoustical ceiling and wall panel installation, with projects completed at the University of Rochester, Lincoln Branch Library, JATC Electrical Training Center, Wilson Magnet High School, and Greater Rochester International Airport.
    • Job site safety and health program
      Operates a company-wide safety and health program that includes management support, employee hazard monitoring and reporting, elimination of identified hazards, and provision of personal protective equipment and engineering controls.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$77K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$99K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$-23K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Albany State University Partner — Knofi McClary obtained a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Albany State University.
  • Builders Exchange of Rochester Partner — Industry partner that provides critical information and services supporting Upstate Interiors’ operations.
  • Center for Employment Opportunities Partner — Collaborates with Upstate Interiors Academy to provide training and employment opportunities for individuals overcoming personal challenges.
  • DC#4/Painters Local #150 Partner — Union partner that supplies trained finishers for Upstate Interiors’ finishing crew.
  • DCI Partner — Gave Upstate Interiors the opportunity to work on the Frederick Douglass Storage Building project at the Greater Rochester International Airport.
  • HopeWorks Partner — Community partner; Upstate Interiors is working with HopeWorks to provide opportunities to emerging candidates.
  • ITEC Training & Education Center Partner — Community partner; Upstate Interiors leadership spoke to ITEC’s training cohort.
  • LeChase Construction Partner — Selected Upstate Interiors to participate in its first MBE and SVOB contractor cohort.
  • Local 435 Rochester Laborers Partner — Union partner that supplies trained laborers to Upstate Interiors jobsites.
  • Massa Construction Partner — Awarded Upstate Interiors the contract to renovate Wilson Magnet High School.
  • McDaniel College Partner — Knofi McClary holds a leadership degree from McDaniel College.
  • New York University Partner — Nashee McClary earned a Master of Social Work degree from New York University.
  • North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 276 Partner — Union partner that recruits and supplies qualified residents for Upstate Interiors’ workforce initiative.
  • Pike Company Partner — Awarded Upstate Interiors the JATC Electrical Training Center project.
  • Roberts Wesleyan College Partner — Knofi McClary earned a master's degree in education from Roberts Wesleyan College.
  • The Urban League of Rochester Partner — Community partner; Upstate Interiors observed residents working on a project at the Urban League’s training facility.
  • U.S. Department of Labor Government — Approved Direct-Entry provider for pre-apprenticeship programs.
  • University of Rochester Partner — Collaborated on the Emergency Department Enabling project and approved Upstate Interiors as a supplier.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Holistic Skill and Personal Development for Long-Term Success
    methodology: holistic_workforce_development
    By pairing technical construction training with life skills, social-emotional support, and financial empowerment, the organization prepares individuals for lasting careers, because addressing both technical and personal barriers improves job retention and self-sufficiency.
  • Integrated Workforce Development through On-the-Job Training
    methodology: integrated-workforce-development
    By combining commercial construction projects with hands-on workforce training, the organization creates pathways to employment for underserved populations, because integrating job training into real work produces sustainable skills and economic mobility.
  • Minority-Focused Empowerment through Opportunity and Support
    methodology: minority-focused empowerment through hope and hard work
    By targeting minority populations and those seeking alternatives to college, the organization provides access to construction trades through a combination of hope, hard work, and structured support, because belief in personal agency combined with practical opportunity drives transformative change.