GEAR UP students like Kasyiah Williams are among the next generation of changer leaders and educators!

Thank you to the Platt GEARUP student ambassadors who represented our program so well at the GU Partner Town Hall on Tuesday #proudtobeapanther

Tons of GU students completed their FSAID this week during FSAID Frenzy and #nationalGEARUPweek! 🍪 & College Calendar Planning has also been helpful for students to get organized with admissions deadlines approaching!

October’s events!!

We are ready for an exciting day at the UConn open house!!

CCSU open house ✔️ #gobluedevils

The GU "college corner" is ready! We are SO excited to celebrate our GU students who are taking steps toward their post secondary plans. When students receive acceptances/lock in a plan for military/trade/work, we want to know! By the EOY, this space will be covered in bees!

Looks like someone is joining the GEARUP Meriden team 👀

Before Thanksgiving we had an opportunity to tour CT State Gateway. We learned so much about academic offerings & student events. Thank you!

Hello, December 👋🏼 ⛄️ 🎀 🎅🏻

Platt High School is thrilled to announce that one of our seniors received a full four-year scholarship to Columbia University through the QuestBridge National College Match. Congratulations! 🎉

We are looking forward to a great job shadow experience at Hartford Yard Goats with Junior Achievement #gearup Platt Live

Thank you to National AHEC & Junior Achievement for the opportunity to learn about Public Health Careers! Platt Live 🏥 🧪

We are ready to host CT State Middlesex Class of ‘27 to enjoy a catered lunch from The Cooking Company and submit their Middlesex Foundation scholarship applications. #gearupworks Platt Live Platt HS Counseling Department

Today Miss Castro led a lunch workshop about Dealing with Rejection. Students learned strategies for how to deal with bad news, stomped on their fear worms, and shared their dream leaves on the tree! All while enjoying comfort food for lunch #gearupworks 🐛🌳🍃🍪

We are so ready for a very busy March! ☘️ Visit our website gearupmeriden.com for more information on this month’s workshops, events, and trips! #gearupworks @plattlive

What a yummy way to support the Platt Class of 2026 💙💛

We are looking forward to enjoying the afternoon at the University of Hartford’s accepted student day! #gohawks #gearupworks

Our last bulletin board in 217B! 😢 And no, I don’t think we could be anymore excited for this month of events with our graduating seniors!! #gearupworks 🐝

GEAR UP CT is ready for NCCEP ‘s Annual Conference, Planting Seeds 🌱 So excited to represent our state, our students, and lead a few sessions tomorrow! #gearupworks #standupforgearup