LMS and LHS Community Service Project
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GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded grant program which is in 33 schools across Colorado. The program starts in middle school teaching students college basics and taking them on college visits. In high school students take college classes and build confidence in the future. Advisors recruit students, serve as mentors and provide students with one-on-one academic advising. GEAR UP is aimed at increasing the number of low income and first generation students prepared to succeed in college. GEAR UP provides scholarships in varying amounts for qualifying students. For more information go towww.coloradogearup.com.
By Janell Martin
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