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A message from Aaron Thompson, Chair of the NCCEP Board of Directors
Dear Colleagues:
It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Ranjit Sidhu, President & CEO of NCCEP, will be transitioning out of his role at the end of the year. The Board of Directors has recently accepted his resignation as he leaves to pursue his next role as Executive Director & CEO of ASCD. We are certainly happy for Ranjit but will miss his leadership to NCCEP and the GEAR UP movement.
Ranjit leaves the organization in a tremendous position to climb to even greater heights in…
We invite you to begin your registration process for the 2019 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, from July 14 – 17, 2019, in San Francisco.
Dear NCCEP Member,
We invite you to begin your registration process for the 2019 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, from July 14 – 17, 2019, in San Francisco.
To assist with your internal institutional procurement process, please find the attached conference registration form, which details the cost associated with your team’s attendance.
This year’s conference program includes over 100 concurrent sessions focused on increasing impact within the GEAR UP community.
Check out the schedule-at-a-glance…
We are now accepting requests for students to participate in the 2019 Youth Leadership Summit. See below for more information on how to apply.
Hello NCCEP Members!
The application period for NCCEP's 2019 Youth Leadership Summit has officially opened. To secure slots for your students to participate, you must submit your request using this online application form. This link is also available on the NCCEP website. Please expect a response within 48 hours.
For more information about the program, please visit the YLS webpage. Also, check out the YLS Info Sheet and 2019 Draft Schedule.
The registration fee is $850 per student. In…
White House signs H.R. 6157, funding GEAR UP at $360 million for Fiscal Year 2019.
Today, President Trump signed H.R. 6157 (the “Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019”") into law. As part of this appropriations, GEAR UP will receive $360 million for fiscal year (FY) 2019, an increase of $10 million over 2018.
We are simply thrilled that Congress has rejected the White House's proposal to eliminate GEAR UP in 2019. We are grateful for the strong, bipartisan support that GEAR UP…
House and Senate Complete FY 2018 Appropriations Package
After a long and difficult appropriations process—one that saw two brief federal government shutdowns—the House and Senate have passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriation for FY 2018. While it was expected to be quickly signed by the President, the President just shared on Twitter that he is considering vetoing the bill. We still anticipate the bill to be signed later today however, but follow us on social media for any additional updates. In the omnibus, I am pleased to share that GEAR UP…
GEAR UP in the News
November 13, 2019
GEAR UP Alabama brings college and career readiness to Black Belt communiti…
GEAR UP Alabama brings college and career readiness to Black Belt communities
GEAR UP students in Alabama have the opportunity to receive college and career mentoring and preparation from University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) college students, faculty, and staff through a college readiness initiative with Alabama GEAR UP. The primary goal aims to increase the number of students from underrepresented communities to attend and succeed in postsecondary college and career opportunities.
Springfield high school students prepare for college with ‘Gear Up’ program
GEAR UP at Springfield High School in Western Massachusetts recently held a college fair at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Hundreds of high school students attended and were able to interact and learn from colleges from around the state. Students were able to listen to inspirational stories and testimonies by current college students who had overcome barriers in their educational journeys. A student said, “The GEAR UP…
RIT GEAR UP celebrates Rochester Class of 2020
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) GEAR UP hosted a pep rally at James Monroe High School in celebration of the Rochester Class of 2020. A collaborative partnership between RIT and the Rochester City School District has prepared the Class of 2020 for success through various college and career initiatives. GEAR UP gives students tools for being successful in life, noted Chane’l Giddens, a 12th grader at Monroe High, and recipient of the 2018…
UNC System launches statewide affordable education campaign
GEAR UP North Carolina is launching a statewide multimedia campaign to promote and inform graduating high school students and their families about statewide college affordability initiatives. Targeted media campaigns will prioritize counties with GEAR UP high schools, which are intended to help provide knowledge while also helping students realize that they have a pathway to college due to UNC’s affordable tuition and financial support…
App State program to guarantee admission for eligible WHS students
A new program will provide current seniors in 11 western North Carolina districts who meet specific academic requirements with guaranteed admission to Appalachian State University. Appalachian's GEAR UP Guarantee is a collaboration between the university and the region's 11 GEAR UP districts to provide a seamless pathway for high school students to enroll in college.
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