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Project Focus/Mentor + and GEAR UP Birmingham team up to take GUB students on tours of The University of Tennessee Chattanooga and Volkswagen
GEAR UP Birmingham (GUB) teamed up with Project Focus/Mentor + (led by Mr. Delane Knight) to take students to the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) and Volkswagen. Students chosen to attend this field trip were those who showed an interest in engineering and manufacturing.

Lunch and Learn Parent Workshop held at Wenonah High School
On December 6, 2017, Joseph’s House, Incorporated (JHI) partnered with College Admissions Made Possible (C.A.M.P.) to host a lunch and learn for parents at Wenonah High School.

Join GUB & Regions Bank for 2017 Holiday Edition Parent Meeting, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
GEAR UP Birmingham and Regions Bank will present budgeting tips, financial traps to avoid, and ways to protect your identity and credit.

Birmingham City Schools 10th Graders Identify the Value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Tuesday, October 24, at 9:30 a.m., GEAR UP Birmingham will host its first annual Magic City College Experience at Lawson State Community College…

Student Success Agency Kickoff
Student Success Agency Kickoff Student Success Agency, a national innovative mentoring program which collaborates with high schools across the U.S., today announced their partnership with Birmingham High Schools. EJ Carrion, Founder & CEO, will launch the...

BBVA Compass Networking Night
BBVA Compass Networking Night Bring your resume and your best elevator pitch to BBVA Compass’ Networking at Night event, where you can connect at record speed with hiring managers in the bank’s Retail and Mortgage units. Getting to know you - One Table at a Time At...

HBCU 101- An American High School Digital Original
HBCU 101- An American High School Digital Original HBCU 101 Each year, more than 200,000 students in the United States attend HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities. Why do they matter? We’re going back to school to find out. Watch American High...

2017 College Week
2017 College Week School Schedules for 2017 College Week Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

Magic City College Experience Competition
Magic City College Experience Competition Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

The Annual Youth Leadership and Career Forum
The Annual Youth Leadership and Career Forum The Annual Youth Leadership and Career Forum will be held at Lawson State Community College on October 14, 2017 for high school students in grades 9-12. For more information, please contact Dr. Marsha Savage,...

2017 National GEAR UP Week
2017 National GEAR UP Week This week GEAR UP Birmingham celebrates National GEAR UP Week. GEAR UP students will participate in various activities which promote a college going culture. Activities for West Area Birmingham City Schools Facebook Twitter Instagram...

Fall 2017 Teen Engineering Program – Register NOW; Space is limited!
Fall 2017 Teen Engineering Program To register for this awesome program, please contact: 205-226-3671 Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

Raising the Bar Mock Trial Program—Register NOW; Space is limited!
Raising the Bar Mock Trial Program The Birmingham Public Library (Springville Road Branch) and the Birmingham Bar Foundation, announce... The Fall 2017 Student Mock Trial Program The Program is designed to introduce 20 students from grades six through twelve to the...

Sign up now for Girls Inc. of Central Alabama 2017-2018 Teen Leadership Program. Space is limited, so don’t miss out!
Sign up now for Girls Inc. of Central Alabama 2017-2018 Teen Leadership Program. Space is limited, so don't miss out! Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

It’s that time of year again… Are you ready for some college football?
The Science Behind Pass Coverage How does Adoree’ Jackson lock down some of the Pac-12’s most elusive receivers? Watch to see how the University of Southern California (USC) defensive back uses mathematics to become a nightmare for receivers. For all of your college...

2017-2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.(Omicron Omega Chapter) ASCEND℠ Youth Empowerment Program
2017-2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.(Omicron Omega Chapter) ASCEND℠ Youth Empowerment Program Dear High School Student, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Omega Chapter would like to extend an invitation to you to participate in the sorority's signature...

Watch the 2017 Solar Eclipse Live
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse.

Delta Youth Development Informational Meeting
The Education/Delta Youth Development Committee will host an informational meeting for students interested in becoming active participants with EMBODI.

First Day of School – August 10, 2017
The GEAR UP Birmingham team would like to welcome all of our GEAR UP students and parents back to school after an action packed summer break. This school year will be filled with many…

Parent Tuition Waiver Meeting – August 10, 2017
Learn how you can receive a waiver to attend one of Alabama’s two-year colleges.

Labor Day – NO SCHOOL!
Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day holiday.

Birmingham National College Fair – September 17, 2017
Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to kick off your college search. Admission representatives from schools across the country are…

National GEAR UP Week – September 18-22, 2017
Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your…

Project Focus/Mentor + and GEAR UP Birmingham team up to take GUB students on tours of The University of Tennessee Chattanooga and Volkswagen
GEAR UP Birmingham (GUB) teamed up with Project Focus/Mentor + (led by Mr. Delane Knight) to take students to the University of Tennessee Chattanooga (UTC) and Volkswagen. Students chosen to attend this field trip were those who showed an interest in engineering and manufacturing.

Lunch and Learn Parent Workshop held at Wenonah High School
On December 6, 2017, Joseph’s House, Incorporated (JHI) partnered with College Admissions Made Possible (C.A.M.P.) to host a lunch and learn for parents at Wenonah High School.

Join GUB & Regions Bank for 2017 Holiday Edition Parent Meeting, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
GEAR UP Birmingham and Regions Bank will present budgeting tips, financial traps to avoid, and ways to protect your identity and credit.

Birmingham City Schools 10th Graders Identify the Value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Tuesday, October 24, at 9:30 a.m., GEAR UP Birmingham will host its first annual Magic City College Experience at Lawson State Community College…

Student Success Agency Kickoff
Student Success Agency Kickoff Student Success Agency, a national innovative mentoring program which collaborates with high schools across the U.S., today announced their partnership with Birmingham High Schools. EJ Carrion, Founder & CEO, will launch the...

BBVA Compass Networking Night
BBVA Compass Networking Night Bring your resume and your best elevator pitch to BBVA Compass’ Networking at Night event, where you can connect at record speed with hiring managers in the bank’s Retail and Mortgage units. Getting to know you - One Table at a Time At...

HBCU 101- An American High School Digital Original
HBCU 101- An American High School Digital Original HBCU 101 Each year, more than 200,000 students in the United States attend HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities. Why do they matter? We’re going back to school to find out. Watch American High...

2017 College Week
2017 College Week School Schedules for 2017 College Week Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

Magic City College Experience Competition
Magic City College Experience Competition Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

The Annual Youth Leadership and Career Forum
The Annual Youth Leadership and Career Forum The Annual Youth Leadership and Career Forum will be held at Lawson State Community College on October 14, 2017 for high school students in grades 9-12. For more information, please contact Dr. Marsha Savage,...

2017 National GEAR UP Week
2017 National GEAR UP Week This week GEAR UP Birmingham celebrates National GEAR UP Week. GEAR UP students will participate in various activities which promote a college going culture. Activities for West Area Birmingham City Schools Facebook Twitter Instagram...

Fall 2017 Teen Engineering Program – Register NOW; Space is limited!
Fall 2017 Teen Engineering Program To register for this awesome program, please contact: 205-226-3671 Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

Raising the Bar Mock Trial Program—Register NOW; Space is limited!
Raising the Bar Mock Trial Program The Birmingham Public Library (Springville Road Branch) and the Birmingham Bar Foundation, announce... The Fall 2017 Student Mock Trial Program The Program is designed to introduce 20 students from grades six through twelve to the...

Sign up now for Girls Inc. of Central Alabama 2017-2018 Teen Leadership Program. Space is limited, so don’t miss out!
Sign up now for Girls Inc. of Central Alabama 2017-2018 Teen Leadership Program. Space is limited, so don't miss out! Facebook Twitter Instagram © Copyright GEAR UP Birmingham 2017. All rights reserved. Site by KEYSYS

It’s that time of year again… Are you ready for some college football?
The Science Behind Pass Coverage How does Adoree’ Jackson lock down some of the Pac-12’s most elusive receivers? Watch to see how the University of Southern California (USC) defensive back uses mathematics to become a nightmare for receivers. For all of your college...

2017-2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.(Omicron Omega Chapter) ASCEND℠ Youth Empowerment Program
2017-2018 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.(Omicron Omega Chapter) ASCEND℠ Youth Empowerment Program Dear High School Student, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Omega Chapter would like to extend an invitation to you to participate in the sorority's signature...

Watch the 2017 Solar Eclipse Live
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse.

Delta Youth Development Informational Meeting
The Education/Delta Youth Development Committee will host an informational meeting for students interested in becoming active participants with EMBODI.

First Day of School – August 10, 2017
The GEAR UP Birmingham team would like to welcome all of our GEAR UP students and parents back to school after an action packed summer break. This school year will be filled with many…

Parent Tuition Waiver Meeting – August 10, 2017
Learn how you can receive a waiver to attend one of Alabama’s two-year colleges.

Labor Day – NO SCHOOL!
Have a wonderful and safe Labor Day holiday.

Birmingham National College Fair – September 17, 2017
Free and open to the public, National College Fairs are the perfect place to kick off your college search. Admission representatives from schools across the country are…

National GEAR UP Week – September 18-22, 2017
Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your…
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