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    What GEAR Up Does

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    Program Objectives

    Provide academic support to help students achieve higher grades in core subjects such as math, science, and English.

    Increase the number of students passing standardized tests such as ACT, SAT, or state-mandated assessments.

    Increase High School Graduation Rates

    Boost College Enrollment

    Enhance Financial Literacy and Access to Aid to Foster Career Readiness

    Encourage Parental and Community Involvement

    Monitor and Track Student Progress

    Foster lifelong learning by encouraging students to contribute to their communities after college

    Serve Students and Families

    GEAR Up at Tech aims to serve thousands of students in four (4) counties of Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region, including Clay, Overton, Oneida, and Warren.

    Mentorship

    Students will be provided with a college mentor available for in-person and online interactions. A support system offered through mentorship will be provided while students become college ready, assisting them by strengthening the tools to be career ready.

    Career Experiences

    Students will be given the opportunity to explore various careers through job-shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships.

     

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