Rosie and James McCorkle  founded UP^ to create a platform for those less fortunate to find their passions, get motivated, and improve their chances of accomplishing their dreams to climb higher economically. The UP^ program is now a Independent Division of United Voices of Peace Network (UVPN), a Philippine non-profit in accordance with Tax Code Section 30(g which delivers a comprehensive solution to address economic success for our students and municipalities using the following focus:

Localize – identify and address local needs
Recruit Assets – bring in businesses to meet those in need, and
Teach – train local communities to become successful in these new and increasingly technical businesses.

Our mission is to make a positive change in our students’ futures.  To learn more click here.

With our Anchor Partners Sandiwaan Learning Center, NMTTI, Careerwize and Aptech leading the way, Upper Pathways is creating an economic ecosystem which promotes transparent community development and inclusion for corporations, municipalities, and indigenious groups based on the betterment of our future generations (American Indians’ Seven Generations philosophy).  Our goals are to reach out to those seeking higher skills and opportunities in sustainable jobs because we know that poverty is not an option.

Aptech established a relationship with UP^ to assist in its mission to build a workforce for its international expansion that is as diverse as the global market.  By working with urban and rural communities, UP^ plans to establish a “Best in Class” education and job skills program.