Since 2008, our mission has been to empower students across the nation to thrive in both their academic and post-secondary education journeys, with a particular focus on college readiness. Over this period, more than 1,500 schools and organizations across the nation have utilized the comprehensive Career & College Clubs curriculum to help students prepare for college, career, and life.
Each grade level contains sequenced, ready-to-go activities that prepare students for postsecondary education by developing their knowledge and skills in five content areas:
College and career readiness
Academic preparation
Leadership development
Social and emotional skills
Professional etiquette
Students are actively involved in leading and participating in the material using peer-to-peer learning.
ACT evaluations show its impact and provides the framework for the curriculum, which follows a scope and sequence of grade-level college and career readiness standards.
The curriculum can be used during instruction time, after school, summer programming, with a single grade level, or multiple grade levels. We help schools align the program to their unique needs.
While not exclusively for GEAR UP programs, Career & College Clubs fulfills the mission and objectives for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, a U.S. Department of Education grant.
Karen Rogers, Assistant Director, North/South Wichita GEAR UP (Kansas)
A 2021 ACT evaluation found that students who participated in NCCEP’s Career & College Clubs:
Participants improved in all areas, especially in academic discipline, managing feelings, and career exploration.
Students felt they were on track to have enough info about college entrance requirements and knew what it takes to get into a 4-year college.
93% of Career & College Clubs participants plan to get a college degree.
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Our Students
“What I like about Career & College Clubs is being able to present things that could help us through college. It also has benefited me personally because I’ve become more confident.”
Student, Alliance GEAR UP
Each school site pays an annual license fee of $3,000. This includes access to a digital version of the curriculum, training and consultation for implementation, and ongoing support.
GEAR UP programs who are members of NCCEP pay just $1,500 per school site, a 50% discount! Count the savings toward match for your grant.
Complete the form to access three free Career & College Clubs activities for your students.
7th grade: Why College?
9th grade: Jobs and Skills — What Do I Need? Part 1
10th grade: Stress-O-Meter
