The Conference

GearUp4Success Conference 2024!

Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ Mott Community College

Welcome to the GearUp4Success Conference, presented by GEARup2LEAD—an empowering event designed to inspire and motivate students aged 16-24.

The Conference will focus on the four Simple Steps to Success: Growth Mindset, Mentorship, Skills Development, and Opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear inspiring success stories, showcasing the resilience and accomplishments of young people who have overcome challenges through the use of these four steps.

The Conference will also include a Resource Fair that will feature local community resources, businesses, and organizations providing resources, mentorship opportunities, internships, and scholarships.

Details:

Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 - 11:30am
Location: Mott Community College Ballenger Field House: 1401 Court Street, Flint, MI 48503

GEARup2LEAD is committed to providing marginalized youth with the education, opportunities, work experience, and support necessary for success. By bringing together students, educators, and the local community, the GearUp4Success Conference aims to create a supportive environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential.

GearUp4Success 2022 recap

GearUp4Success 2022 was one for the books! Thank you to all of our inspiring guest speakers and awesome sponsors who helped make this event great. Over 1,000 students and educators from Genesee County and beyond attended this year's conference!

Check out the highlights from the 2022 Conference:

Taking Action Winners

Those students completing the Taking Action form during Dr. Michele Borba's keynote talk about her new book, Thrivers, have won a free book donated by Comma Bookstore and Social Hub located in Flint, Michigan. Owner Egypt Otis was a speaker at this year's event and will keynote the 2023 conference!

Thanks to Comma Bookstore and GEARup4Success partner, The United Way of Flint and Genesee County, for donating the books!

Each student will receive: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

Here are some examples of what these young men and women have done, and will do, to take Action to better themselves and others:

I will go to sleep a little earlier.
I will do more writing and designing.
I will stop worrying about things I cannot control.
I will stop stressing over small things when I have no control over them.
I will commit to things I love.
I will be more mindful of my thoughts and actions.
I will start stretching/yoga to music I like to stay calm.
I will do more reading.
I will speak up for people who are getting bullied.
I will turn my phone off 1 hour before bed and allow myself to set a schedule.
I will start being responsible in my actions to get what I want in life.
I will make sure no one will be left out.
I will start being more positive and looking at life struggles differently to have a more positive outlook on life.