About GEAR UP Week
Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication.
National GEAR UP Week is an opportunity for you to raise awareness in your community about the positive impact GEAR UP is having locally. It's a time to engage all your stakeholders - local, state and federal elected officials; funders; partners; and media - to share your program's accomplishments and to get them more involved with your services to students and families.
Let's commemorate your hard work and the progress our students are making towards achieving their life-long dream of going to college!
Planting Seeds, Growing a Nation
Since 1999, GEAR UP has been instrumental in transforming the lives of students, families, and communities across the nation. By providing invaluable resources, mentorship, and support, GEAR UP helps plant the seeds of opportunity that empower students from all backgrounds to thrive.
Need Inspiration?
Our National GEAR UP Week Toolkit will help you:
Advocate: Engage with local and national leaders to gain GEAR UP champions and support.
Activate: Spread the word throughout your community that #GEARUPworks!
Celebrate: Focus on student aspirations and how GEAR UP catalyzes success.
