GEAR UP directors, superintendents, and other senior-level leaders are invited to join NCCEP’s District Leadership Institute.  

Over the course of 10 months, leaders will engage through in-person trainings, virtual calls, and webinars while they explore strategies to better serve students, schools, and districts. Space is limited! Applications are due April 27, 2023. Contact Betty Paugh Ortiz, Vice President of Programs, for more information. 

Each July at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, we celebrate the GEAR UP leaders who go above and beyond – family leaders, student leaders, and fellow GEAR UP professionals. Take a moment to think about who that is for you. Now, take a little more time to celebrate all they do and nominate your GEAR UP hero! Nominations are due May 11, 2023.  

Underserved students are less likely to major in or have a career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Therefore, a group of GEAR UP professionals came together to address this persistent challenge through a design thinking process known as a Discovery Lab. 

The result: the STEM Toolkit, which encourages GEAR UP programs to implement STEM activities and connect them to college and career. No matter your background or level of expertise in STEM, this practical guide…

This week’s Tools and Research You Can Use features a study recently completed by New York GEAR UP (NYGEARUP) entitled, Graduates of GEAR UP in Post-Secondary Education Give High Marks to their College Preparation Experience. In 2022, New York State administered a follow-up survey to a sample of NYGEAR UP students who had graduated from high school the previous year. The results of the survey show those enrolled in postsecondary education (PSE) were significantly more likely than those not in…

We are ecstatic to share the lineup of Burst speakers for the 2023 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop. These three education leaders will explore the future of education as it relates to the workforce, equity, and our individual impact. Be ready to be inspired, walk away with key learnings, and get energized for the work ahead of our GEAR UP community. 

With less than two weeks to go, be sure to register now for the Capacity-Building Workshop, taking place online February 13-15, 2023. 

Do you lead GEAR UP programs at school sites? Join us to have a conversation with other GEAR UP coordinators from across the country during our Open Lab on January 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET to discuss common challenges and shared solutions. 

Open Labs are an opportunity for networking and informal conversations within the GEAR UP community. Come ready to engage! 

Register Today!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocempqTwtGNfL9oDvUXysaSc_-7lfSqXu?mc_cid=c8bae14adb&mc_eid=UNIQID

Learn how to help students succeed in the first year of college.

Who should attend: Professionals who are or will be supporting college students, especially those offering one-on-one advising

Topics: GEAR UP college advising framework, progressing toward a degree, employability considerations, financial aid, life skills

Cost: $799 (NCCEP members — savings count as match); $2,499 (non-members)

Next session: March 13 - May 24, 2023

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