Brain-Based Academic Tools + World-Class Leadership Skills + National Support Network
SUPPORT, ONGOING LEARNING AND RESOURCES FOR GEAR UP GRADS
The NEW GUAC ( GEAR UP Alumni Community) Initiative is designed to extend the value of the GEAR UP program by providing powerful resources and opportunities to our year 6 and 7 students.
Alumni consistently report that they face challenges that they did not anticipate. These challenges can ding their confidence and cause them to revert to some less productive habits.
The GEAR UP Alumni Association and Seeds Training are partnering to surround students with an eco-system of online and in-person resources engineered to make their transition to post-secondary education or the world of work more seamless.
We built this program with three primary objectives:
1. Accessibility - It's affordable and resources are available 24/7/365.
2. Valuable and Efficient Learning - There is no time wasted. Our virtual meetings and online resources are designed for immediate application.
3. Frequency of Interaction - Monthly touchpoints in a group setting paired with an "always on" community means that they can access GUAA support any time they need it. The goal is an active and robust community that provides networking value to our students.
Download the flyer and check out more information below.
HUGE BONUS: 100% of the proceeds from this service will go directly to the GEAR UP Alumni Association to support ongoing alumni programs that benefit the GEAR UP community.
The GUAA is a registered (501 c3) not for profit organization.
Regular 60-90 minute sessions that include advanced skills training, networking opportunities and the most up-to-date information on resources.
24/7/365 Access to expertly crafted courses on the most relevant of topics. This hub will be consistently updated with new content based on student feedback.
Click here to see one example of a course.
All students enrolled in this initiative will be invited to our online community. There they will find ongoing opportunities to connect, ask for support, raise questions, offer input, share resources and play an active role in the growth of the GUAA.
*Platform TBD
Michaela still holds the GEAR UP record for most scholarships received. She has attended YLS twice as a student leader, is an accomplished playwright, and currently works for a venture group that exclusively funds and helps grow education organizations owned by women and folks of color.
Joseph is from the original GEAR UP grant in Midland, Texas. He’s gone on to an impressive career in higher and secondary education, working from MIT in Boston, Chaminade University in Hawaii, to an independent high school in LA. Joseph is a world-traveler and has visited over 35 countries and currently serves as the Dean of Student Life at Midland College.
Isaiah is an alumni from South Carolina and is a veteran of our YLS program. He achieved a law degree from Georgetown and is now working to create an advocacy program that helps young people of color to learn about the law and their rights. Isaiah wants to make the legal professions more accessible and he has the leadership and passion to get it done.
PS- He's got a voice like Al Jarreau (Look it up).
Trail is from GEAR UP Montana and is a powerful advocate for indigenous populations in education. He is the director of student life at the University of Montana in Missoula and also has a side hustle doing digital marketing. Trail is a YLS alumni and works with the Seeds team to deliver programs across the country.
Per month
$40 per student
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$30 per student
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$20 per student
Per month
$15 per student
* Maximum of $4k per month per grant
* After one year, students who volunteer to be a mentor continue to receive all of the resources for free.
Connect with us today to enroll your year 6 and 7 students.
For larger grants/cohorts, we cap your monthly expenditure at $4k. You can enroll as many students as you serve and your maximum cost will be just $4k per month.
This service is intended to be monthly, year-round and in perpetuity. You can join any time.
We ask for just a 3 month commitment from you. After 3 months you can assess how many of your students are utilizing the resources and then expand or shrink your enrollments.
All payments for this service will be directed through the GEAR UP Alumni Association. The GUAA is a registered (501 c3) non-profit.
Yes. 200% match is available.
