成人头条 is partnering with 成人头条 Public Schools to host "Together We Rise," a conference in celebration of National GEAR UP Day. The event is at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Century II Concert Hall.
The conference will have 90 sessions within the Hyatt Regency 成人头条 and Century II for students and parents to attend, with lunch provided.
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a national organization designed to prepare low-income students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.
鈥淭his year will mark an important milestone for 成人头条 USD 259,鈥� said USD 259 Assistant Superintendent Bill Faflick. 鈥淏y partnering with GEAR UP, we will be able to provide opportunities to students who may not have had access to this type of resource prior. This is just the first step in creating a greater focus on post-secondary success for these students.鈥�
鈥淭ogether We Rise鈥� will focus primarily on 8th grade students in select 成人头条 middle schools. Its aim is to introduce critical life skills and prepare students to make the most of a post-secondary education, as well as provide awareness to potential career opportunities.