Sep 26, 2022 | Inside Hillside, Success Story
When she first met Shantavia Newton, Najwa Dennis was an experienced Youth Advocate with Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HWSC) at Clary Middle School and Corcoran High School in Syracuse. Shantavia was finding the transition to Grade 10 difficult: she had...
Jun 12, 2026 | Front Page, HWSC, News, Success Story
Ten students in the Utica Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HWSC) program were among 140 middle and high schoolers who participated in the inaugural Oneida County Youth Summit, held on June 5 in downtown Utica. Focusing on mental health, well-being and community...
Sep 9, 2024 | CEO Message
Back-to-school season is an annual tradition for every community, and every family. Even if you’ve never been a parent, the memories of this time of year—the eager anticipation of preparing for a new grade, new classes and new adventures—are powerful, and last a...
Sep 9, 2024 | HWSC, Inside Hillside, Success Story
When he walked across the stage to receive his diploma with Edison Career & Technology High School’s Class of 2016, Jose Laracuente was the first member of his family to graduate high school. And today, he’s also the first Laracuente to walk down fashion-show...
Sep 9, 2024 | Good Work, Inside Hillside, Success Story
Each year, we profile the winner of the Hillside Chair’s Award, an honor earned by an employee whose above-and-beyond dedication and impact exemplify the principles of Hillside’s mission of service. Like a lot of young people, Keyonne Teagle had dreams of a successful...
