Region One GEAR UP

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP, is an early college preparation program for students, their parents and educators.

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Leadership and a meaningful spotlight moment. ✨ @sisdmedia junior Matilde Curiel presented research on Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in Rural Hispanic Communities to reps from @DHRHealth, @UTRGV and other community partners.

Way to represent, Matilde! 👏

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😃 The faces of Region One GEAR UP parents: Engaged, informed and ready to support their child's journey to college. #GEARUPWorks #GEARUPPathways

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Every student needs the knowledge to make confident financial decisions. Students are building real-world skills in budgeting, saving and planning for their future - because financial literacy is a pivotal part of college and career readiness.

#FinancialLiteracyMonth

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🎓 Class of 2024, this one was for you! Families and students connected with our team and partners to learn about the resources still available to support their next steps.

#RegionOneGEARUPCollegeNow #GEARUPWorks

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🎓🚌 Class of 2024 students and families: We’re hitting the road to bring college and career support directly to you.

Find our next stop and let us know you’re coming:
https://t.co/LHC5euUf6U

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Juniors explored hospitality careers during the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association’s Fall Camp, connecting classroom learning to in-demand career pathways and future opportunities.

Thanks to the @THLAnews and our partners at @UTRGV for making it possible! #GEARUPWorks

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A closer look at careers in action. Our 11th grade cohort recently visited @stcjaguars, where students explored hands-on career pathways and learned more about programs that can lead directly to in-demand careers. 🎓✨ #GEARUPPathways #GEARUPWorks

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Brownsville ISD Junior Melanie Mondragon is a future radiologist! Students and their families learned firsthand about healthcare careers with @CoHP_UTRGV.

Thanks to our partners for helping making this possible. #GEARUPPathways #GEARUPWorks

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Preparing for college isn’t just about academics! Our junior cohort and their families learned how communication, nutrition and wellness can help manage stress and support a healthy mindset on the path to college. #GEARUPPathways

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“GEAR UP hit a button that unpaused my life.”
This #GUWeek, we're celebrating @lajoyaisd parent Maria Del Rosario Gazca, @edpartnerships GEAR UP Family Leader of the Year. Her story is a reminder that #GEARUPWorks for families, too.

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Establish a college-going culture since 1999! We are proud to impact over 56,000 students and their families. #GUWeek #GEARUPWorks

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We're celebrating #GUWeek and the partnerships that open doors to college and careers.

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Teachers are superheroes! We empowered educators teaching our #Classof2030 with a full-day workshop on instructional strategies and college and career readiness.

See their learning in action in our latest video! #GEARUPWorks

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🚀 United in purpose, GEAR UP school leaders gathered for the Building Leadership Institute, collaborating and preparing for a strong start to the school year.

Thanks to our dedicated #RegionOneGEARUP Family for joining us! #GEARUPWorks

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📚 Learning is for the whole family! 💼
Our workshops help parents and families earn job certifications, building a culture of lifelong learning at home. #GEARUPWorks #FamilyLearning

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The Family Empowerment Retreat brought parents and students together for a hands-on experience focused on strengthening communication. Through interactive activities, participants explored ways to support one another and grow closer as they navigate high school. #GEARUPWorks

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🧗‍♂️✨ Resilience, teamwork and a whole lot of grit, our sophomore cohort took on new heights during this confidence-building experience. #GEARUPPathways students learned all about how to overcome challenges in life and academics. #GEARUPWorks

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We ❤️ supporting unique learners and their families! #GEARUPPathways sophomores learned all about STEM, literacy, financial literacy and mental health, receiving the skills to thrive in school and life. #GEARUPWorks

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🎓 Financial literacy is key to understanding how to pay for college. #GEARUPPathways sophomores explored how to budget, apply for scholarships and grants and make smart choices about their education and future. #GEARUPWorks

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Leadership isn’t about getting it right every time. We're helping our 10th grade cohort learn, grow and tackle challenges together.

At a @seeds_training leadership workshop, students built teamwork skills and learned to turn mistakes into opportunities. #GEARUPWorks