GEAR UP Hawaiʻi urges families to learn about college, scholarships and more

GEAR UP Hawai’i is using the excitement around National GEAR UP Week to encourage families to attend programming and workshops about college and career readiness. The webinar topics include College Planning 101, Difference between 2-year ad 4-year colleges, How to Pay for College, and Finding Scholarships. “National GEAR UP Week is a time to highlight the accomplishments of our program, as well as provide additional support for students and families,” said Angela Jackson, GEAR UP program director and associate director of Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education. “To be part of a national effort which inspires hopes and dreams that college is possible is something worth celebrating.” Read more here.