Arizona GEAR UP celebrates and recognizes Dr. Daniel Kain for his nearly 20 years of commitment to the advancement of GEAR UP and a lifelong career as an educator and change agent. In retirement, Dr. Kain can rest assured that his influence, expertise, and collaboration set a new standard for what partnership truly means. His ability to meet people where they are while keeping track of the goals at hand add increased insight to any project in which he… Read more
Since the beginning of Arizona GEAR UP, a program staple has been building positive community relationships that empower students to reach their full potential.
In 2002, Emily Johnson worked for Kino Jr. High and became one of the first GEAR UP Coaches in Arizona. The first GEAR UP grant was a cohort model that followed a class from middle school through high school graduation.
For the next six years, Emily, or “Miss Johnson,” as her students still call her to this… Read more
We need your help to spread the word about free career advising for high school juniors and seniors. AdviseAZ, a program of AZGU project partner College Success Arizona, provides a near-peer advising model to help students prepare for the future.
AdviseAZ AmeriCorps strives to increase the number of students who enroll in and complete postsecondary education. Thanks to the partnership between Arizona GEAR UP and College Success Arizona, high… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP facilitated the College, Career, and Academic Planning course for Arizona educators this spring. Program Manager of Senior Year Services Daniel Pulu led the group of College Access Professionals (CAP) in a four-session course that focused on engaging students in early career awareness and development; supporting students in career and postsecondary planning; using data to address equity and to guide academic and career planning; and the importance of postsecondary choices and finding the right postsecondary fit.
“One of… Read more
La primavera marca una época muy ocupada para los estudiantes del último año de high school, así como para sus padres. Su hijo puede saber hacia dónde se dirige para alcanzar sus metas, pero Arizona GEAR UP quiere ayudarlos con detalles importantes antes de que comience su nueva aventura. Los entrenadores de GEAR UP están disponibles durante el verano para ayudar a los estudiantes, y también a sus padres. ¿No sabe con quién hablar? Consulte… Read more
Spring marks a busy time for high school seniors and their parents/guardians. Your child may know where they’re headed to reach their goals, but Arizona GEAR UP wants to help with important details before the new adventure begins. GEAR UP Coaches are available during the summer to help students and parents/guardians, too. Don’t know who to talk to? Check out the list of our GEAR UP Coaches working with each of our schools.
Summer Checklist