GEAR UP Professionals Network

04/03/2014

Dear Colleagues, Friends, Followers & Likers alike:

As you might have been able to tell, this page is no longer active. It hasn't been for some time now, as we shifted our attention to developing two different mediums for you to network and socialize around college access and GEAR UP.

If you are looking for professional networking opportunities, we encourage you to visit our LinkedIn GEAR UP Professionals page here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home&gid=112979

For access updates from NCCEP's Weekly Digest, pictures of National GEAR UP Week and conferences, please "Like" our NCCEP page here: https://www.facebook.com/NCCEP

You can also check out our company page on LinkedIn for important NCCEP updates and other communications: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-council-for-community-and-education-partnerships-nccep-

And follow us on Twitter .

Thanks!

08/12/2013

NCCEP Digest - This is our "last" edition before the Digest takes a short summer break.

So, don't miss this edition:
- Meet baby Sebastian Bremer
- August Recess - Get ready to take action!
- And (a little) more...

05/20/2013

NCCEP Digest - In this edition:
- Submit your CULMINATION stories today!
- GEAR UP Annual Conference @ SFO: Youth Congress, Superintendent Leadership Institute, save with United Airlines and more!

And, don't miss funding & award opportunities, as well as the "Tools & Research" section.

09/10/2012

NCCEP Digest - In this edition: Celebrate National GEAR UP Week, learn more about Secretary Duncan's “Education Drives America” Back-to-School Bus Tour and other resources/funding opportunities.

The Freedoms Foundation and the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation will honor outstanding teachers for bringing passion and creativity to their classrooms as they teach students about entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. Educators at the elementary, junior high school, high school, and...

09/10/2012

Happy National GEAR UP Week!
Read this post to learn 3 things you can do RIGHT NOW to kickoff the celebrations of our educational achievements! GO GEAR UP!

2.    Share your GEAR UP Week plansSend me a quick e-mail to update us on your plans for this week.  We’ll be collecting pictures, stories and media coverage of your celebrations to share with the entire community and your Members of Congress!3.    Share information about your GEAR UP site Have a “o...

09/07/2012

That's a wrap! Today our August “District Days” campaign comes to an
end. What did you do to reach out to your Members of Congress in
August? Write on our Wall and share your experience!

09/04/2012

This is it. This is your last chance to reach out to your Representatives and Senators in your district before they return to DC next week. You need to remind your Members of Congress that GEAR UP works! Keep reading to find out how to take action now!

08/31/2012

The NCCEP Digest offers action alerts, news, funding opportunities, and more for GEAR UP partners and sites. In this issue: National GEAR UP Week updates; NCCEP is hiring; Save the date for 2013 CBW, as well as other announcements and opportunities.

08/29/2012

Pep rally helps students "GEAR UP" for the future
Corbin, KY. (WKYT) - There was a lot of excitement in a pep rally type atmosphere inside the Corbin Arena Wednesday as 5,000 8th graders took part in the “Gear Up” program.
The middle school students...

08/28/2012

Your Representatives and Senators will be @ home in their districts until September 7 and you need to remind them to protect GEAR UP funding.

You’ve heard us talk about sequestration and the challenges ahead for FY2013 funding.
Read this and take action now! (Please).

08/17/2012

Do you believe in the power of advocacy? Getting ready for National GEAR UP Week? Need a confidence boost for your August District Days outreach efforts? Then register for this FREE webinar now!

08/14/2012

SAVE THE DATE! - August 23, 2012 @ 2:30 PM (EST)

NCCEP is hosting a quick 30 minute webinar on why advocacy is so important (especially in this tight budget environment) and how to do it effectively (while keeping your day job!).