Student & Family Outreach
Appalachian GEAR UP seeks to prepare ALL students to be college ready with a focus on academics, skills, and support for students and families. Over the last decade, our program has provided over 34,000 college campus visit experiences helping students to visualize what's possible after high school!
Mountaineer Expeditions are offered to our grant cohort to expose middle and high school students to college and campus life. Activities often include academic sessions with campus faculty and staff, interaction with current college students, tours of campus highlights, student resources, and other enrichment sessions to help students envision the possibility of college and other postsecondary pathways in their future.
The L.E.A.D Coalition Program is a unique and innovative program that aims to cultivate the next generation of student leaders by empowering them with the tools and opportunities they need to positively impact their communities, families, and beyond.
The SEEDS Program is designed to equip families with a comprehensive understanding of the North Carolina school system.
Mountaineer Expeditions is a campus visit program offered to our grant cohort to expose middle and high school students to college and campus life. Activities often include academic sessions with campus faculty and staff, interaction with current college students, tours of campus highlights, student resources, and other enrichment sessions to help students envision the possibility of college and other postsecondary pathways in their future.
The GEAR UP L.E.A.D Coalition Program is a unique and innovative program that aims to cultivate the next generation of student leaders.
Our goal is to empower and nurture the leadership skills of young individuals, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to positively impact their communities, families, and beyond.
The mission of the Seeds Program is to equip families with a comprehensive understanding of the North Carolina school system. We are dedicated to empowering families to become effective advocates for their children's educational needs, offering them the knowledge and resources essential for navigating the educational landscape successfully. Through Seeds, we aim to cultivate a supportive environment where families can actively engage in their children's education, ensuring access to the optimal opportunities within the school and postsecondary environments to foster complete academic success.