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GEAR UP students that are part of the GEAR UP 4 LA program in California were recently highlighted on their local Telemundo station. Click here to check out the video clip and hear from one student and his mother about how GEAR UP has helped them.

Young Women’s Group raising money to support clean water efforts in Puerto Rico

GEAR UP students at Fridley High School in Minnesota, part of the Hennepin Technical College GEAR UP grant, raised money for clean water efforts in Puerto Rico. These students are part of the Young Women's Group, a group that encourages female leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence.
 
        

It's not too early to think of career, fifth-graders are told

In West Virginia, GEAR UP students from Valley High School met with fifth graders to promote college readiness. These GEAR UP students are part of the Student Success Society, a group that meets once every month to work together to encourage a college-going culture.
 
 

Utah students build, race electric cars

Middle school GEAR UP students in Utah spent a few months building racecars that culminated in this action-packed event. Students raced their cars to see how students fared in building their cars – this includes fabrication, welding, and a lot of science, engineering, and math.
 
 

LHS Gives Students a Dose of Reality

At Laramie High School in Wyoming, GEAR UP students attended “Reality Town.” At this event, students interacted with over 20 businesses to figure out how they would budget to makes ends meet. They were given a pamphlet with income and the like, then had to determine how they would use the money for groceries, entertainment, and other expenses. 

Comet Career Fair attracts strong participation

Over 200 Oregon GEAR UP students in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District and the Wahkiakum School District attended the 2^nd Comet Career Fair. Students were able to talk with upwards of 70 college, career, technical, and military representatives at the fair to learn more about options for their futures.

UW Student from Evanston to Conduct Genetics Research

Wyoming GEAR UP alumni, Alexandra “Monique” Weaver, was recently accepted to a competitive Ph.D. program in genetics at the University of Iowa. She credits GEAR UP and the McNair Scholars Program as helping her enter college and become prepared to pursue her education even further and enter a competitive Ph.D. program. 

Savanna GEAR UP students tour the Oklahoma Aquarium        

Eastern Oklahoma GEAR UP students from Savanna Public Schools visited an Aquarium in Jenks. The Savanna Public Schools students enjoyed Sea Turtle Island, the shark tunnel, and feeding stingrays and turtles. These hands-on experiences for sixth and seventh graders are aimed to help them start thinking about potential careers.

Frink-Chambers GEAR UP sixth grade visit the Oklahoma Aquarium

Eastern Oklahoma GEAR UP students from Frink-Chambers, visited an Aquarium in Jenks. The Frink-Chambers had a regular tour of the facilities, and then had a “behind-the-scenes” tour to learn more about aquatic life.