During this season of gratitude, three GEAR UP alumni from across the country come together to share their favorite memories, their gratitude, and their hope for the GEAR UP community. Tune in to hear from these alumni and members of the GEAR U

It’s All About College Application Fee Waivers from Common App & NACAC

Oct 19th, 2022 29m 31s

Common App and NACAC offer college application fee waivers as a resource for students and families with limited financial resources. Our students are automatically eligible for these fee waivers because they participate in GEAR UP. Tune in to h

Results from the First Report of the College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium

Sep 21st, 2022 38m 13s

In 2022, the College and Career Readiness Evaluation Consortium (CCREC) released its first report, Examining Relationships: Service Activities and FAFSA Completion, High School Graduation, and Postsecondary Enrollment. This report marks the fir

Re-energize Your Family Engagement Tools

Aug 29th, 2022 32m 10s

Family engagement is a cornerstone of GEAR UP programs. Listen to Katie Hill and Betty Paugh Ortiz discuss family engagement tools with Elvin Browne from GEAR UP Tennessee and Cristal Sanchez CSU Fullerton GEAR UP in this informative episode.

Plan Your Best National GEAR UP Week Yet

Jul 13th, 2022 31m 11s

This year, for National GEAR UP Week, we are posting a podcast episode specifically about #GUweek 2 months early! Listen to members of the NCCEP/GEAR UP Communications Advisory Committee talk about their tips and tricks to plan the best #GUweek

What Makes A Good GEAR UP Partnership

Jun 15th, 2022 17m 20s

GEAR UP programs succeed when they use local and national partners effectively. But what makes a good partnership? Hear from Education Service Center Region 12 Director Sheila Anderson and her partners at Texas Instruments about the importance

Gear Up for the 2022 Annual Conference

May 18th, 2022 25m

We are getting excited for the NCCEP / GEAR UP Annual Conference in Washington D.C. – our first in-person event in more than two years! To help us “gear up”, we invited a few people who will be presenting a session to share their favorite part

The Importance of GEAR UP Clubs

Apr 13th, 2022 29m 23s

Clubs play such an important role in GEAR UP and in the lives of our GEAR UP students. GEAR UP has been a champion for college readiness and success for decades, and a shining example of this success is Louisiana GEAR UP and they work they do.

There's Still Room

Mar 16th, 2022 21m 38s

There's Still Room features Jasmine Dean, Program Manager with Arizona GEAR UP. She discusses her journey to the world of GEAR UP, approaches to empowering students, and how she shows up for her students.

Kickstart Your #GEARUPworks Message

Feb 16th, 2022 30m 36s

What is stopping you from kickstarting your GEAR UP communications plan? Are you unsure where to start? Are you concerned about finding the right tool? Listen in to hear how you can overcome the hurdle of getting started and how one organizatio

NCCEP Picks: Capacity-Building Workshop Edition

Jan 14th, 2022 18m 9s

As we prepare for the 2022 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop (CBW), we want to share a few our favorite past CBW sessions. The NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop is designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and practices of GEAR U

Prove: Give Your Data A Voice

Dec 15th, 2021 34m 46s

We love data and we think you do too! Join NCCEP-ers Katie Hill , Thomas Cech, and Jackie Mania, as they discuss the importance of data to the GEAR UP process.

NCCEP Picks

Nov 17th, 2021 19m 44s

We are in the thick of the NCCEP/GEAR UP RFP season and preparing for the 2022 Capacity-Building Workshop. To celebrate this season, we picked a few of our favorite workshops from the last NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual conference to revisit. This episod

Marble Staircases

Oct 20th, 2021 32m 3s

Alexandrea (Ali) Robinson-Rogers is no stranger to the world of GEAR UP or post-secondary readiness. She has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in program leadership and organizational development for education management systems, non-pr

Our Favorite Time of the Year: Celebrating National GEAR UP Week

Sep 20th, 2021 31m 52s

What does National GEAR UP Week mean to you? Listen in as our guests share the importance of communicating, reflecting, and connecting to the mission of GEAR UP.

Your Favorite Reads: Books That Have Transformed Your Life

Aug 18th, 2021 38m 46s

NCCEP-ers Lauren Foley, Emily Jeffries, and Danielle Walker talk about the books that have changed the way they live and work. A thoughtful and candid conversation, this episode is meant to inspire our book-loving listeners!

The Recipe

Jul 13th, 2021 27m 4s

Julius Brownlee (University of Kansas GEAR UP) shares his recipe for GEAR UP success. Julius Brownlee describes himself as a Culture Carrier, Equity Warrior, and a Good Trouble Disruptor. He serves as the a College Access Coordinator, working w

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Hey Coordinators: NCCEP's First Podcast

Jul 13th, 2021 1m 29s

This is your introduction to the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships' first podcast. Listen in to hear what you can expect this season.

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