GEARup2LEAD MISSION:
To provide opportunities for the understanding and practice of the GEAR concepts: Growth Mindset, Empathy, Action, and Responsibility.
VISION:
Transforming mindsets to empower and inspire communities.
VALUES:
Community
Collaborating with partners to compile our knowledge, resources, and skills that allow us to work towards shared goals
Leadership
Consistently demonstrating good ethics with responsibility and accountability, setting the example for others
Equity
Believing impartiality, fairness, and justice will empower and improve people’s lives
Integrity
Acting with honesty, honor, and dignity, even if no one is looking
Continuous Learning
Seeking constant personal, educational, and professional growth, seeing failure as a path to success
Student Testimonials
"I was struggling, my grades were low, I was failing and I wanted to give up...The support and confidence that GearUp has provided me has changed my life, it was a miracle"
— Dalton
"For the first time in 11 years that I have been in school, I have hope when I wake up that I will succeed...I have people that believe in me….GearUp Academy is one of my biggest blessings”
— Megan
Our Impact
GearUp programs provide students with the resources and support they need to imagine a place for themselves in the world of work, succeed in goals they set for themselves, and contribute to the betterment of their community.
250+
families served
All families experience authentic relationships with GearUp staff.
100+
high school graduates
Over 100 students have earned their diplomas in our programs brief five years.
80+
court involved youth Impacted
We also work with adjudicated youth who are currently serving probationary sentences.