In celebration of National GEAR UP Week and to bring recognition to our students and schools, we have started the “I Heart GEAR UP” campaign, where people from across the state take pictures with the “I Heart GEAR UP” sign and share them with us! It’s easy to participate – just have fun and take photos with the sign, then share them out on your favorite social channel! Check out the support we have gained… Read more
National GEAR UP Week is a week dedicated to celebrating the success of GEAR UP Students and bringing recognition to GEAR UP Programs across the country. This year, National GEAR UP Week is September 26-30. Here in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed September 26-30th as Arizona GEAR UP Week.
In celebration of National GEAR UP Week, our A60 High Schools and 5E’s of… Read more
Our partners at Be a Leader Foundation are looking to hire current college students to help support high school students as College Advisors.
The College Advisor position is open to current college students who will support high school seniors with their postsecondary planning such as helping them complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), college applications, or any questions about their college journey. College Advisors are assigned to a high school in either the… Read more
Arizona GEAR UP is happy to welcome our newest team member, Alexandra Alder. Alex joins us as our new Communications Manager and will oversee and develop AZGU’s communication strategy. She will be involved in multiple projects with AZGU staff, school, and project partners to help GEAR UP meet its goals.
Alex brings over ten years of marketing and communications experience to the team. She specializes in creating and implementing effective content and marketing strategies. Alex is also familiar with GEAR… Read more
Flagstaff, Arizona, had a few hundred new visitors this June. Arizona GEAR UP staff and students filtered into a Northern Arizona University residence hall for the 2022 Lumberjack Leadership Summit. Formally known as the GEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy – last held in the Summer of 2017. Arizona GEAR UP Program Manager,… Read more
Graduating high school and planning a postsecondary journey is an accomplishment to be celebrated. Our 5E’s of Equity Schools held their very own Senior Signing Days to recognize graduating seniors. During these events, seniors were honored as they committed to various postsecondary pathways, including college, trade schools, workforce, military, and more!
At Amphitheater High School, students gathered in the Auditorium to kick off their Senior Signing Day ceremony.… Read more