GEAR UP Grant
Syntiro and UMF are pleased to share the GEAR UP Maine 2014-2022 summative report which highlights some of our greatest accomplishments over the past 8 years. We'd particularly like to call your attention to the GEAR UP Data Snapshot section of the report which illustrates just how much of an impact the 2014-2022 grant had on Maine students, especially those entering their postsecondary endeavors.
Please keep in touch. For more information please contact Debbie Gilmer at debbie@syntiro.org
Please keep in touch. For more information please contact Debbie Gilmer at debbie@syntiro.org
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
The GEAR UP Maine program identifies and assists students and families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds starting in grade seven to aspire to, prepare for, enroll in, and successfully complete a post secondary education. GEAR UP Maine is led by Syntiro with support from the University of Maine at Farmington and partner organizations serving 56 schools and over 9,000 students in Northern, Central, Western and Down East Maine each year. GEAR UP Maine is funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education from 2014 to 2021.
GEAR UP Maine Goal and Objectives
The goal of GEAR UP is to prepare students who are economically disadvantaged for postsecondary education by:
The GEAR UP Maine program identifies and assists students and families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds starting in grade seven to aspire to, prepare for, enroll in, and successfully complete a post secondary education. GEAR UP Maine is led by Syntiro with support from the University of Maine at Farmington and partner organizations serving 56 schools and over 9,000 students in Northern, Central, Western and Down East Maine each year. GEAR UP Maine is funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education from 2014 to 2021.
GEAR UP Maine Goal and Objectives
The goal of GEAR UP is to prepare students who are economically disadvantaged for postsecondary education by:
Increasing academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education
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Increasing the rate of high school graduation
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Increasing students’ and parents’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing
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