Sophomores! Reminder: Investigate college summer enrichment programs for high school students. Start filling out application materials for programs you wish to attend. YouTube link with more details: youtube.com/watch?v=xGsmst…

🧠 New resources and guidance are available for instructors keen to help students with #mentalhealth issues (via Inside Higher Ed). bit.ly/3uL2rv5

Calling all LA counselors! 📢 Registration is now open for our annual Excellence in College Counseling celebration on Jan. 7! Join us for a free professional development session with our friends at Reach Higher, Collegewise, and College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation. 👉 bit.ly/EICC2023

#GEARUPworks peer mentors are sharing their #highered & financial aid knowledge with their peers, serving as sources of information & support. Learn more in our December newsletter! George McKenna Jackie Goldberg, LAUSD Board President Kelly Gonez, LAUSD Board Member Tanya Ortiz Franklin buff.ly/3Yruqxq

California is offering college students up to $10,000 toward tuition through our #CaliforniansforAll College Corps Program! Service brings us together to help our communities, our neighbors, and each other. Learn more: californiavolunteers.ca.gov

#GEARUPworks peer mentors participated in a Mentor Story Slam during which the Los Angeles Unified leaders wrote personal narratives, giving them practice for when they begin answering PIQs for college applications!

Proud to have #GEARUPworks Bright Star Schools students like Fernando represent in the CHCI NextGen Latino Leadership program and we look forward to having more student leaders participate this summer! Deadline is Feb. 15: chci.org/programs/nextg… Rep. Jimmy Gomez

“From learning about Betty’s upbringing as a young girl in Puerto Rico ... to gaining critical LAUSD resources to support our homeless and foster youth, GEAR UP once again found a way to inspire us all." -#GEARUPworks Los Angeles Unified counselor #Readyfortheworld buff.ly/3YiWOSF

This past summer, #GEARUPworks students represented Los Angeles Unified in the CHCI NextGen Latino Leadership program! We can't wait to see more students expand their leadership skills! Deadline: Feb. 15 chci.org/programs/nextg… Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard George McKenna #readyfortheworld

“We have many [students] quietly looking for that special someone to count on. We are that special someone. I am even more motivated to complete the fall semester & start the spring semester on a high note.” - Los Angeles Unified #GEARUPworks staff buff.ly/3HH9b57

"R2L is not lying when they say that their goal is to get more Hispanic representation in Capitol Hill. They supply you with the best information possible." - #GEARUPworks Bright Star Schools CHCI student Calling all 10th-11th graders! Apply by Feb. 15: chci.org/programs/nextg…

"This program changed my perception of so many aspects of my life for the better." - #GEARUPworks Los Angeles Unified student Calling all 10th-11th graders! Expand your leadership skills and apply for this amazing CHCI program by Feb. 15: chci.org/programs/nextg…

❄️☃️❄️ The holidays are here! GEAR UP 4 LA wishes our students, families, #GEARUPworks staff and educators, partners and all of our Los Angeles Unified and Bright Star Schools school communities a healthy, happy and well-deserved holiday break!

🥳 It's never too late to realize new dreams, rediscover your strength and GEAR UP for new challenges and opportunities. To our #GEARUPworks Los Angeles Unified Bright Star Schools families, students, partners and staff, make 2023 your year. Happy New Year!

GEAR UP 4 LA in San Francisco! Ready for #GUCON!

Proudly representing California at NCCEP #GUCON 2023 roll call yesterday! So excited for day 2!

A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated mayors, commissioners, governors, and political leaders for showing their support and making National GEAR UP Week official in their regions! #GEARUPworks #GUweek