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Providing Mentorship, Scholarships, and Support

Services for GEAR UP Alumni

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

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We aim to maximize the potential of low-income, first-generation students from historically underserved areas by supporting

them across the college-to-career finish line thus creating

long-lasting change for the next generation. 

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ADVOCATE

Our goal is not only to support GEAR UP alumni, but also use our collective voice as alumni of GEAR UP programs to advocate for more funding and support for low-income and first-generation students across the country. Click the link below to email your congressional representatives via NCCEP's website. Takes less than 5 minutes!

What We Do

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We provide mentorship for all levels of education: high school, college, and career.

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We provide transition and finish-line scholarships to help GEAR UP Alumni accomplish their dreams of gaining a college degree.

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We provide professional development workshops every other month, and have recordings on our website if you miss them.

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Join us

If you are part of GEAR UP program anywhere across the country, and would like to work with us to form your own chapter, please fill out the form below!

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Empower GEAR UP Alumni

Mentee Testimonials

My mentor is awesome! Super friendly and helpful with all the questions I have for her.

-Sophia Kim (2020 graduate) about mentor America Lopez (2017 graduate)

Our Partners

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