GEAR UP Events and Programs
Long Beach GEAR UP is excited to provide our students, families, and schools FREE access to the following events and programs.
Student Success Services
Career Compass
Students explore real-world career pathways through immersive job shadowing and professional mock interviews. By engaging with industry professionals and practicing essential soft skills, students will gain confidence and clarity about their future academic and career goals.
Academic Achievement
Our team provides students free access to in-class & after-school tutoring, 1x1 Mentoring through the RISE program, GEAR UP Friday activities, Dual Enrollment Support, & English Learner Reclassification Support
GEAR UP Gives Back
Students become involved in their communities, develop civic engagement, understand the importance of giving back when pursuing college and career. This year we're partnering with the Norwalk Senior Center.
Parent and Family Services
GEAR UP Family Game Day
Our students and their families get to enjoy a night out at the baseball field - watching the Los Angeles Angels take on the Kansas City Royals.
Navigating the Path to College
A 4-part series helps the adults at home learn about the college going process and strategies to support their student through and after high school.
Family College Field Trips
Families get to attend a local college campus together - this year we visit CSU Dominguez Hills & learn about major options, ways to get involved, and the local area.
