Tag: rise high schenectady
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More Than Mentoring: How Rise High Impacts Young Professionals
When people think about Rise High, they often think of the incredible opportunities it creates for students – but there’s another side to the story: the impact the program has on the volunteers who show up each week. Many of our young professional mentors work at regional STEM leaders like Regeneron, GlobalFoundries, GE Vernova, and…
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Rise High Honors Graduating Class of 2026
Rise High celebrated the Graduating Class of 2026 during a ceremony held May 9, 2026, at the Schenectady Boys & Girls Club. The event brought together family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, instructors, and community partners to recognize the accomplishments of the graduating seniors. Founded in 2017 by Omayra Padilla De Jesus, Terri Little, and Mark…
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April 2026 Newsletter
Check out our recap of the last month and see what’s coming soon. Click here to read more.
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March 2026 Newsletter
Check out our recap of the last month and see what’s coming soon. Click here to read more.
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Rise High Creates A Lasting Impact for Schenectady Youth Through Sustained STEM Engagement
Rise High continues to create meaningful, measurable impact in the lives of local students by building a strong foundation for success in STEM — and in life. Founded in 2017 by Omayra Padilla De Jesus, Terri Little, and Mark Little, Rise High is a free, weekly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program serving Schenectady…
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February 2026 Newsletter
Our latest newsletter is now available! Check out our recap of the last month and see what’s coming soon. Click here to read more.
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Building Foundations for Success: The Four Pillars of Rise High
At Rise High, our mission is clear: to create as strong a foundation for success as possible — in STEM and in life. Since our founding in 2017, we have intentionally built a program centered around four integral pillars: Engaged Learning, Sustained Exposure, Mentorship, and Cohort Experience. Together, these pillars shape a dynamic learning environment…
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Our December Newsletter
November was a month full of curiosity and creativity at Rise High. Our students and staff dug into STEM learning and hands-on fun throughout the month. We’re excited to share the highlights with you in our latest newsletter here!
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Curiosity Leads the Way: Rise High’s Biggest Fall Term Yet Showcases the Power of Mentorship and Belief in Schenectady’s Youth
Rise High, a free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program for students across Schenectady is celebrating the close of its most successful fall term to date with 105 students, 45 volunteers and staff, and an expanded slate of hands-on, experiential learning opportunities rooted in science, engineering, and technology. Founded in 2017 by Mark and…
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Rise High works with students as they look toward college
Rise High, a free weekly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program serving 6th through 12th grade students from Schenectady area schools, is celebrating a milestone this fall: its largest enrollment ever and a record graduating class of 18 motivated seniors. Founded in 2017 by Mark and Terri Little along with Omayra Padilla De Jesus,…
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