Higher Up

About Our Programs

Dickinson high school, La Marque High School, and Texas City High School
High school seniors and the early young adult years that follow!

HUT is a program that is broken into three distinct phases. In HUT Phase 1, select high school seniors attend our class two days a week during their school day. In HUT Phase 2, students continue and are supported and on-ramped into professional careers through professional development workshops, one-on-one support, and mentorship. Phase 3 occurs when our members enter professional careers and become OUR network!

It all begins with a conversation and a champion to assist with connections and funding! However, there is a waitlist at this time.

At this time, you cannot. Each year, HUT works with campus administration to assess which senior level courses meet the best practices criteria to participate. After the courses have been determined, students enrolled in those classes will automatically begin their HUT journey!

We would love to provide HUT for all Seniors! However, we are limited on our capabilities to do so. We do have opportunities for students from those campuses that have graduated within the past two years to apply in our HUT Phase 2, post high school program.

Life skills education in financial literacy, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, self-advocacy, community engagement; professional etiquette skills and practice; critical thinking skills; intentional networking opportunities with community leaders, professionals, and peers

HUT phase 2 (post high school program for young adults +18) builds upon previous skills by offering: advanced personal and career development workshops; professional career on-ramping; mentoring; one-on-one support; leadership development; opportunities to begin teaching the younger members life skills; group community volunteering

When career opportunities arise, we post on our social media channels and website.

HUT is for all young adults who are open to the support and guidance to reach their goals regardless of the career field they are interested in.

About Our Funding

HUT is funded through the generosity of individuals, corporate sponsors, grants and foundations! HUT does not receive federal funding.

Yes! By joining the HUT Hoodie Club Monthly Donor Program, you automatically receive an official HUT hoodie!

We have an annual event, HUT Honors, where we celebrate the wins of the individual HUT members and those uplifting them!

AMOCO Federal Credit Union, UTMB School of Nursing, UTMB Health, The William Stamps Farish Fund, United Way of Galveston County, Frost Bank, Welby Financial, Rotary Club of Texas City, The Houston Astros Foundation, Dickinson Management District, First Financial Benefits, Kathleen Cailloux Foundation, The Chicago Community Foundation, First Financial Benefits, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Physicians Hospital, HCA- Clear Lake, Veritex Bank, Community Health Network, Coastal Health and Wellness, All American Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Home Bank

About Volunteering

We have a variety of opportunities which can be found by clicking here.

HUT members love to volunteer! If you have a need, we will do our best to accommodate! Please email kwilliamson@higheruptexas.org.

About Community Involvement

Yes! MI Lewis Social Service Center, Lighthouse Christian Ministries, Dress for Success Houston, Career Gear Houston, The Galveston County Food Bank and so many more!

Our volunteer opportunities can be done individually or in groups!

We strive to build a mission focused board that collaborates and supplements the skills and talents of the current members. While board member positions are limited, we invite all people who are interested to engage in other volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in having a conversation about board membership, please email hgramm@higheruptexas.org.

Yes! We love sharing our mission with others in the community! Please email hgramm@higheruptexas.org with your request, date, and location and we will do our best to accommodate!