Oregon GEAR UP

COLLEGE. It’s not a dream, it’s a plan.

That’s our motto at Oregon GEAR UP, and it guides our work with middle and high schools around the state. As part of the Oregon University System, we support schools in their efforts to set high academic expectations, promote early awareness of college opportunities, and engage students in college and career planning. Our goal is to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary programs, and we work with school districts, colleges and universities, and a variety of partner organizations across Oregon to realize that goal. 

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

05/16/2013 Women in Trades Career Fair

A three day interactive event in Portland offering hands-on activities designed to introduce women and girls to the possibility of a future career in the trades.

05/21/2013 Webinar: CTE Into Common Core

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) can be a beautiful fit with career and technical education: they’re designed to provide the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and career. Hear how they're doing it in Oregon!

05/22/2013 Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute

Qualified undergraduate and graduate students may apply for the CHLI Global Leaders Internship & Fellowship Program which includes travel, a monthly stipend, and invaluable experience working on project-based programs related to public policy.

05/24/2013 USA Funds: Key Transitions in Postsecondary Education

The current Request for Proposals (RFP) funds programs that help target population students to successfully navigate major transitions along their postsecondary education pathway.

05/24/2013 I'm First Scholarship

A $2,000, four-year renewable scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be first-generation college and are matriculating to a College Partner institution (in Oregon, Reed College and Linfield College).

05/28/2013 Critical Components: Mastering the College Admission Process

Critical Components is an intimate, one-of-a-kind professional development experience. Its primary focus is to address the most disruptive issues in the college application process.