Original Post Date: December 10, 2021

As prior GEAR UP coordinators we, Danielle Walker, and I, know the challenges and inspiration that you face every day. The hardest part of joining the NCCEP team was leaving our students and families. But we brought with us a unique coordinator perspective that we apply to our daily work. Over the past year NCCEP has created ample initiatives to address the professional development and support needs of GEAR UP coordinators. With the addition of multiple Stu…

Original Post Date: November 19, 2021

More than just an event. Not your typical conference experience. A truly immersive learning opportunity.

Each year at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop, GEAR UP professionals convene to grow, share, and find ways to better support students. You can visit this page to learn about the elements of the event (Burst Sessions, Workshops, and more).

Here, I want to share a few of reasons why the Capacity-Building Workshop is worth attending: 

1. Every…

Original Post Date: November 5, 2021

We have learned a lot over the past year! What better way to share your discoveries, experiences, and aha-moments than by submitting a proposal to present at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in Washington D.C., July 17th – 20th, 2022. 

The NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference is like an overnight camp for GEAR UP professionals. In addition to networking with colleagues, every attendee will walk away with ready-to-use templates and methods for engaging…

Original Post Date: October 25, 2021

NCCEP Board service is an integral part of GEAR UP community involvement and one of the most influential roles within NCCEP. With the 2021 NCCEP Board of Directors Election in full swing, I wanted to be sure that everyone has the complete picture of the NCCEP Board of Directors experience. 

With that, I do hope that having this opportunity to hear directly from your fellow GEAR UP directors will encourage you complete and submit your 2021 NCCEP Board of…

Original Post Date: September 29, 2021

As the two newest members of the NCCEP team, we are eager to support the GEAR UP community. As the Director of Research and Evaluation, Jackie will help assess what’s working in college and career readiness, and as the Director of Practice, Dana will help identify and share solutions to common challenges. 

We are passionate about what we do. However, what we do is ultimately based on why we do this work. So, we asked ourselves and other members of the…

Original Post Date: September 24, 2021

What does National GEAR UP Week mean to you? 

“Feeling all the contagious energy from around the country through social media!” - University of Kansas GEAR UP on Twitter  

“From where I sit at NCCEP, supporting National GEAR UP week is so much fun – My favorite part of this week is watching the hashtags on social media and getting to see how the GEAR UP network is celebrating this week! I love the interactions, the pride, and I’m so excited to be part of…

Original Post Date: September 21, 2021

As we kick-off the 2021-2022 school year, we often focus on the students and how they have prepared themselves for the new year. So much of our attention is directed toward what summer reading lists, school supply lists, and summer projects have been completed. However, we should also focus on the GEAR UP professionals who are also kicking-off a new school year and find time for a little professional development.

NCCEP’s Study Lab is thrilled to announce a…

Original Post Date: September 21, 2021

Hi GEAR UP Community!

I am Casey Weld and we are the GEAR UP Alumni Association (GUAA)! Founded in Los Angeles from alumni, staff, and partners of GEAR UP 4 LA (Lois BramwellJanicia Centeno-Castillo), we aim to be what NCCEP is to our grants, to all of our alumni. Surely, all of you have thought at one point, “what happens to our students after the life of the grant?” While efforts to organize and mobilize alumni in the past have been relatively…

Since it's inception in 1999, NCCEP has remained steadfast in its dedication to support the success and growth of GEAR UP. A critical element of this work has been harnessing the voice of GEAR UP to address critical topics, grow bold ideas, and focus on what students need to succeed.

One way that voice - your voice - is captured is through the work of national committees. Those who serve on these committees help make sure that tools, trainings, and resources address what GEAR UP needs.

• As…