Step Higher

WHAT WE DO

Who We Are

In the winter of 1999, an idea was birth that was destined to make an impact on students nationwide. In Spring of 2000, Janelle Hocker & Jessica Perkins conducted their very first tour with just 4 students. Even though 4 high school students participated, the students that attended discovered and explored endless possibilities. The following year in 2001 Step Higher recruited students not only in Northern Kentucky, but in Ohio which that year a total of 40 high students had an opportunity to discovered a strong sense of belonging as they set foot on an HBCU. Step Higher became an Incorporated (a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit) to achieve our vision of assisting foster and low-income youth to earn a four-year college degree. We know that by positively impacting a student’s access to a four-year degree, you improve that young person’s overall quality of life and our collective future.

WHAT WE DO

Our Solid Mission

“I believe in making the impossible and making it possible. I have become known as the “Vision Builder” for students, who have a dream to go to college but did not have a clear vision of how to make the dream happen. It’s extremely important that we continue to Step Higher after high school whether is College/Military/Vocational School…My goal is to Encourage, Inspire, and Motivate You!..”–Janelle Hocker

WHAT WE DO

Step Higher

Step Higher is operated by the non-profit 501©3 organization, with a mission to create relevant and responsive programs that bolster students’ academic success and improve their access to high quality college preparatory educational opportunities.  Janelle Hocker is the founder of the Step Higher Program.

ABOUT US

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STEP 1

Sign Up for Tour

Each student must sign up for the tour so that we are able to provide the correct and updated documentation.

STEP 2

Choose Date

We provide various dates of our tours. Each tour may include various educational institutions. 

STEP 3

Make Payment

After you have chosen the tour, payment must be made to assure your spot.

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