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Monday, January 31, 2022
9:00 am – 11:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
January 29, 2022 from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA. 31907
We invite you to discover everything Columbus State University has to offer by attending one of our upcoming Discovery Days. Discovery Day will be filled with traditional favorites! You will have the opportunity to meet with professors in your academic field of interest, take a campus tour, connect with CSU students, learn about our creative and innovative hands-on programs, and discover how we create leaders by serving our community.
Click here to register!
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
Join The Scholarship Academy virtually on Tuesday, January 25th for our Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Scholarship Strategy Session from 5:30pm-7pm. We will be discussing common essay mistakes and essay strategies. You will also learn how to compose a competitive scholarship essay.
If you have any questions or concerns, email inquiries@scholarshipacademy.org
Monday, January 24, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
40 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with colleges and universities to discuss admission & scholarship opportunities. Some colleges will be accepting students and awarding scholarships on the spot.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
Valdosta State University Center Cypress Room - Building #4 Door #2
1203 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA, 31601
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Join GEAR UP Georgia for pizza on Wednesday, January 19th at 5:00 pm. While you eat, learn what resources GEAR UP Georgia has for first-year college freshmen and how to combat stress during your second semester. We’ll also learn about VSU housing resources. GEAR UP Georgia will even supply free snack packs for you to take back to your dorm room.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has partnered with Big Thought to build out STEAM based curriculum that meets Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Wed, January 19, 2022 11:00 AM
While students visit the stadium, they will gain the knowledge to complete the lessons and have an understanding of how STEAM elements and careers fit into their favorite sports facility. The 60-90 min. in-person experience covers the focus areas below:
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
GEAR UP Georgia and Usher’s New Look (UNL) are joined by a common purpose of ensuring that students participating in the GEAR UP Leadership Academy virtual enrichment workshops over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, focused on leadership, spark (talent) development, financial literacy, career development, and college readiness.
The bi-weekly, hour and a half long sessions will take place on Tuesday’s at 6pm, twice a month. The GEAR UP Leadership Academy youth are dynamic high schoolers from
various counties in Georgia.
Leadership Academy Schedule:
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
January 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
First Friday Scholarship Check-in sessions are a part of UNL’s financial literacy initiative. All high school and college students are invited to join us on the first Friday of each month to learn helpful tools and strategies for securing college funding and scholarships.
Register in advance for this session.
Please reach out to Jessica Washington, Director for Financial Literacy at jwashington@ushersnewlook.org for more information.
Thu, January 13, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Kennesaw State University, main campus, Student Center Room 372
GEAR UP Georgia students attending KSU can swing by Kennesaw campus student center room 372 between 12-2p on Thursday, January 13th for information about all the free well-being resources to you on the KSU campus. Lunch will be provided and you can take home a special treat to enjoy at a later time.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As stewards of the grant, GEAR UP Georgia leadership has an obligation to ensure partners are operating within compliance and with high fidelity. The mid-year Partnership Review Meeting considers risk using fidelity measures that assess service implementation, grant administration activities including fiscal responsibilities, and data tasks. The purpose of the Partnership Review Meeting is to ensure that the grantee has timely and accurate information to take appropriate actions needed to increase its capacity to effectively manage the federal funds and govern the program to reach grant objectives.
LEADERSHIP| COMMUNITY BUILDING | PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Usher’s New Look and GEAR UP Georgia partnered to offer GEAR UP Ambassadors monthly enrichment workshops over the course of the 2021-2022 school year focused on leadership, community building, personal and professional development, and mental health awareness. The Ambassadors will have access to the GEAR UP Leadership Academy sessions and other UNL offerings including First Friday Scholarship Check-Ins, Spark Days, and more.
Monthly hour-long sessions will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and optional virtual check-ins for the remainder of the month.
Dates: All sessions are from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
GEAR UP Georgia and Usher’s New Look (UNL) are joined by a common purpose of ensuring that students participating in the GEAR UP Leadership Academy virtual enrichment workshops over the course of the 2021-2022 school year, focused on leadership, spark (talent) development, financial literacy, career development, and college readiness.
The bi-weekly, hour and a half long sessions will take place on Tuesday’s at 6pm, twice a month. The GEAR UP Leadership Academy youth are dynamic high schoolers from
various counties in Georgia.
Leadership Academy Schedule: