Region One GEAR UP

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

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

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

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

“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.

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

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

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

🚀 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

📚 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

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

🧗‍♂️✨ 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

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

🎓 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

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

In the next phase of our Next Level Scholars series, 10th grade students continued their college readiness journey, hearing from Ivy League alumni, starting the writing process, building interview skills, exploring college match and fit and learning how to close financial gaps.

Learning all about credit and paying for college! 💡 Our GEAR UP Financial Festival gave parents a hands-on look at how financial literacy can power their family’s future. #GEARUPWorks

Rock walls, real talk and preparing for college. Our sophomore cohort spent the day learning skills they'll take with them after high school, including mental resilience and meal prepping. 🧠💪 #GEARUPworks #GEARUPPathways

🌸 Springing into new skills and connections! Families joined us for a hands-on flower arrangement workshop, creating gorgeous bouquets and color combinations! 🌷Check out all their amazing work. #GEARUPWorks

🛡️ Future-ready and certified! Students completed training and earned their Level II Security Guard certificates, opening doors to real-world job opportunities right after high school. 💼💪 #GEARUPWorks #GEARUPPathways