GEAR UP Achieve Goals

GEAR UP Achieve is guided by four goals that aim to equip students with college and career pathway awareness and better prepare students for the workforce.

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Goal #1

Access to rigorous coursework that prepares students for college and career readiness.

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Goal #2

Assist students in completing critical steps for postsecondary education attainment.

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Goal #3

Implement an advising program to support students’ college and career aspirations.

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Goal #4

Increase funding awareness and provide help navigating financial aid.

Services and Activities
Grades 7-9

Exploring, exposure, and introduction to postsecondary education and career options

  • Professional development support

  • Alabama Career Planning System access (Kuder)

  • Visits to campuses

  • GEAR UP week

Grades 10-12

Searching for the pathway that is the next and right step for students

  • Professional development support

  • Campus-based programs

  • College Advising

  • FAFSA workshops

  • Black Belt Legacy Camp

  • Dual-enrollment

  • GEAR UP week

Grades 11-1st Year Postsecondary Education

Choosing the path that fits the need and goals of the students and making sure they have the tools and resources to be successful

  • Visits to Institutions of Higher Education campuses

  • Dual-enrollment

  • GEAR UP week

  • College application and scholarship assistance

  • Bridge Services-support with postsecondary education transition

Get in Touch
GEAR UP Achieve
College of Education - 345 W. Samford Avenue