GEAR UP Edits

NMHED, NMDWS partner to improve college and career advising for high school students SANTA FE — Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) New Mexico has joined with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to improve the comprehensive and individualized college and career advising provided to high school students. GEAR UP New Mexico, a division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, is a federally funded program that aims to increase college and career readiness for seventh- to 12th-grade students. The inter-agency agreement allows GEAR UP New Mexico Coordinators in school districts and within the New [...]

GEAR UP New Mexico students prepare for university life through summer camp SANTA FE, NM — In a new initiative from Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness in Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) New Mexico, high school students from across the state ventured to New Mexico Highlands University to learn about skills and resources to make a successful transition to life after high school. GEAR UP New Mexico, a division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department, is a federally funded program that aims to increase college and career readiness for middle school and high school students. GEAR UP New Mexico [...]

GEAR UP New Mexico sparks career aspirations with engaging college tours SANTA FE, NM — GEAR UP New Mexico is providing high school students with insights into career opportunities through immersive college tours. Over the course of three days, near 40 students from across the state had the opportunity to explore a variety of cutting-edge programs and industries. From Santa Fe Community College to KNME-NMPBS studios in Albuquerque, students actively participated in learning experiences designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. These tours showcased a range of career pathways, including advanced technologies, sustainability studies, film and digital arts, [...]

GEAR UP program hosts college and career readiness conference for Native American students POJOAQUE – More than 140 school staff, Indigenous students and their families gathered at Buffalo Thunder Resort this spring to participate in the 2nd annual Pathways to Success Conference, organized by GEAR UP New Mexico. The conference focused on college and career readiness for Native American students and families with workshops exploring scholarship opportunities, self-expression and identity, and post-secondary careers in natural resources. A college and career fair opened the event, featuring more than 25 organizations including conference partners Tewa Women United, Native Forward Scholars [...]

GEAR UP College readiness program gives students tools to become leaders at school and beyond Over 100  students, parents and educators gain leadership skills, explore college & careers at annual conference More than  100 high school students gathered at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Albuquerque this fall to participate in the annual Student Leadership Conference, organized by GEAR UP New Mexico, a college and career readiness program at the New Mexico Higher Education Department. GEAR UP is a federally funded program that aims to increase access to resources for college and career readiness for students in grades seven  through 12. The program partners with  middle and high  schools in eight districts across New Mexico, serving high proportions of rural, low-income, and first-generation students in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, [...]

New Mexico Higher Education Department helps high school students preview college with federal program GEAR UP college readiness program takes students on the road Over 40 high school students had the opportunity to visit campuses and learn about the many college and career options available in New Mexico during the GEAR UP New Mexico Summer College Bus Tour this June. Students from six different school districts visited campuses across southern New Mexico, took part in workshops and activities, and enjoyed stops at White Sands National Park and City of Rocks State Park during the three-day tour. The GEAR UP New Mexico college readiness program at the New Mexico Higher Education Department [...]

Conference inspires girls to pursue education and careers in STEM GEAR UP New Mexico and STEM Santa Fe host event for middle school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math  Nearly 100 middle school girls explored college and career options in science, technology, engineering and math during the first-ever GEAR UP New Mexico Girls STEM Pathways Conference in Albuquerque this month. Hosted by Gaining Early Awareness in Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a federal college and career readiness program housed at the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and STEM Santa Fe, the conference brought students together from school districts across New Mexico to listen to [...]