StudentsHigher education can change everything Read more Mentoring possibilitiesBuild confidence and make a difference Become a mentor CommunityEducation Fuels Dreams Join the community 518 ElevatED connects promising students with thementors, resources, and opportunitiesthat help them achieve a higher education. Students Helping students navigate their journey to higher education. Become a Student Mentors Connecting caring, compassionate adults with promising students. Become a Mentor Community Creating a community of support to have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of local youth. Learn More The number of students that have achieved a two- or four-year college degree. % Our college graduation rate for a two- or four-year college degree, compared to the national average of 39%. The number of years we have impacted students’ lives in the Capital Region. Transforming lives through the power of education.