What Can You Expect at Level Up 2022?

Connect with other middle and high school students and parents who are looking for information, insight, and inspiration to successfully prepare and plan for the future.

Engage in workshops and sessions on a wide range of topics. From getting money for college; exploring career programs that don’t require college; empowering yourself to take on life after high school and real conversations with parents on how to support teen students.

Get FREE insight from a diverse group of experienced speakers including college presidents, entrepreneurs,  current students (in high school, college and trade school), parents, financial aid experts, and other acclaimed panelists.

Take advantage of unlimited opportunities to meet with college, career, and community organization representatives to explore a plethora of opportunities in our Resource Expo area.

Visit our innovative Networking Lounge to have small group and one-on-one conversations with peers and professionals.

Don’t forget to smile! Commemorate the day in our digital Photo Booth. Post and share your photos from the day to let others know how much fun you are having and what you are learning!

Win games and prizes throughout the day. These are give-a-ways you do not want to miss out on!

Featured Speakers:


Dr. Brenda A. Allen
Lincoln University
President

Dr. Sharnee Brown
Chief Education Officer

Earl Brown
Earl Brown Education Consulting
Executive Director

Dashay Carter
Newark Housing Authority
Chief Human Resources Officer

Marie Kerline Charles
People's Prep Charter School
Director of College Readiness and Persistence

Shanell Dunns
CEO & Empowerment Coach

Dr. Marcheta P. Evans
Bloomfield College
President

Michael S. Fletcher II
SEEDS – Access Changes Everything
Chief of Staff + Director, Administration

Dr. Barbara Gaba
Atlantic Cape Community College
President

Rohesia Hicks
Visions of Belle and Beaux with Vision
Founder and CEO

Dr. Walker Keenan, MD
Montefiore Medical Center
Psychiatrist

Sydney McLaughlin
American Olympic Athlete

Othell J. Miller
Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur

Angela Mincy
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Superintendent

Dana M. Murray
Child and Family Advocate