‘Gear Up’ helps West Virginia students overcome obstacles and prepare for college

You may remember hearing about West Virginia GEAR UP alumni, Ikie Brooks, from Beating the Odds trip on Roadtrip Nation or from his introduction of Senator Manchin (D-WV) at the 2018 NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference. This outstanding GEAR UP alumni, who was also a member of the GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy, has continued to share his story to inspire and motivate others. If you’re interested in learning more about Ikie’s story, check out this NBC special to learn about how he overcame the odds amid an opium epidemic.