Transforming mindsets to empower and inspire communities.
The GearUp Education Programs are the result of rethinking the traditional education model to better prepare our at-promise youth for the future.
While most schools look essentially the same as they did 100 years ago - entrenched in a “one size fits all” approach that leaves many students disconnected and struggling to learn - GearUp programs are inspiring new optimism about what is possible when an individual approach is taken and when young people are afforded the opportunities and support necessary to thrive.
GearUp Academy is a self paced virtual high school program aimed at helping at-promise youth attain their high school diplomas.
The School That Works is a workforce development program that will prepare both students and graduates to pursue meaningful careers through a blending of character formation, life skills, and work experiences.
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.
All families experience authentic relationships with GearUp staff.
Over 100 students have earned their diplomas in our programs brief five years.
We also work with adjudicated youth who are currently serving probationary sentences.
Our community views student success as a collective responsibility. Our at-promise youth need adults who can support them by setting expectations and helping them develop critical life skills and a sense of self.
Maryum Rasool
Executive Director, Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village
