Higher Up Kicks Off Summer 2025 with a Morning of Inspiration and Impact

On February 26, 2025, Higher Up hosted its Kick-off Breakfast at the Americana Kitchen & Bar, officially launching an exciting new season dedicated to empowering local youth through work opportunities, readiness preparation, and individualized support. The event brought together a dynamic group of employers, educators, and community leaders, all united in their commitment to shaping…

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Higher Up Celebrates ‘Meaningful’ First Summer Job and Internship Program

By L.A. Parker | laparker@trentonian.com  | The Trentonian UPDATED: September 24, 2024 at 2:34 p.m. A correspondence from Wendy McDade, co-founder-executive director of Higher Up, a new non-profit that serves current and graduated Hightstown High School students including those who are underrepresented and underprivileged, included one significant aspect of her organization’s first summer job and internship program.…

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Press Release 2023

Higher Up Launches New Non-Profit to Benefit EWRSD Hightstown High School Students Higher Up will be hosting a Kick-Off Breakfast on Wednesday October 4th, 2023 from 8am to 9am at the Americana Kitchen and Bar in East Windsor to launch its new, local non-profit.  Expected speakers include David Roe, Director of Student Services, East Windsor…

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