South San ISD using GEAR UP to prepare students for future careers

In Texas, South San Independent School District recently celebrated successfully completing the first year of their grant. Serving various school districts across Texas, they hope to prepare their students for postsecondary options through mentoring, tutoring, summer programs, financial literacy, family engagement initiatives, and more. Cynthia Aguayo, GEAR UP Coordinator at Dwight Middle School, explained, “We want to get them…

Gear Up Alabama program inspires mom, kids to go to college

Further inspiring students in the GEAR UP Alabama grant, an initiative through GEAR UP Alabama is supporting GEAR UP parents who are pursuing their dreams to complete a postsecondary degree. Congratulations to Gwendolyn Taylor who recently received her degree in business from Bevill State Community College. She has inspired her students to further explore their postsecondary options. 

Hundreds of high school students experience college life at UAB

Students and educators with GEAR UP Alabama have been busy attending special graduations and preparing for their futures. GEAR UP Alabama students recently attended a series of mini-camps highlighting life in college. Over 300 students from 19 schools across the state attended lectures, met with admissions representatives, and spent the night in the residence halls

Ottumwa GEAR UP students explore inner workings of news media 

GEAR UP Iowa students recently had the opportunity to visit their local news station to learn more about what it takes to deliver the news to people across Iowa. Students were able to reflect on the impact journalism and media has in their lives and, “... learn about not just the concept of news, but what it takes to deliver it.” Students toured the KTVO studio as a part of their GEAR UP Career Week initiative.

Nevada high schoolers 'Gear Up' to meet with Legislature on Tuesday

May 7th was “GEAR UP Day” at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City, Nevada, celebrating the upcoming graduation of GEAR UP high school seniors as well as the seventh year of the Nevada State Grant. GEAR UP students, school and college professionals, and the GEAR UP leadership team were hosted at the State Capital and received certificates of accomplishment and participation from Governor Steve Sisolak’s office.   

Driven To Succeed: Utah Students Build Electric Cars And Gear Up For College

Students from Utah State University GEAR UP worked together to develop an electric vehicle that can be charged by the road. Working with the Sustainable Electrified Transportation Center at Utah State University, they showcased an electric vehicle at the Utah Greenpower race. In this article from UPR.org, the students explained the unique technology that contributed to the success of the vehicle.  

Senate President Jackson welcomes GEAR UP Maine to the State House

GEAR UP Maine students saw local politics in action during a visit to the Hall of Flags in the State House in Augusta, Maine. Maine Senate President Troy Jackson welcomed the students and celebrated the success of GEAR UP Maine.

Gear Up program helping students prepare for college and finish faster 

GEAR UP students in Harlingen CISD Texas were featured for their participation in intensive college preparatory activities. GEAR UP students at Coakley Middle School are preparing to take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment. Successful completion of this assessment will enable students to participate in dual credit courses, increasing their readiness for postsecondary options

Lafayette Parish students tackle blank pages, find their voice through poetry

Lafayette GEAR UP students recently participated in a writing workshop with Jack Bedell, a professor of English at Southeastern Louisiana University. Bedell encouraged students to engage their creativity and build upon writing skills they’ve learned in school. Lafayette GEAR UP educators hoped that this provided an opportunity for students to step away from the customary writing styles utilized for educational testing…