North Carolina Career Coach

GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs” and is a national college access initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students enrolled and succeeding in post-secondary education. By 2026, GEAR UP North Carolina will provide academic preparation and college access services to nearly 35,000 students and their families.

GEAR UP places success coaches in high schools to assist students with transition to a 4 year college or university. You can see their partner schools here: https://gearupnc.org/partner-schools/.