GEAR UP Dougherty

08/02/2024

Our friends at are hosting a financial literacy workshop for students and families and you’re invited!!

Using Credit Wisely in High School & College
Thursday, August 15th
6-7pm via Zoom

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/220875710960155
Registration closes on August 13th!
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08/02/2024

ATTENTION Dougherty County School System Classes of 2024 and 2025:

We have partnered with InsideTrack to provide you with access to one-on-one coaching to ensure you are ready to succeed this academic year.

Valued at $450, this service is being offered to you at no cost. Interested? Complete the appropriate registration form.

Class of 2024: https://bit.ly/GUCollegeSuccessCoach
Class of 2025: https://bit.ly/GEARUPCollegeSuccessCoach2025

Register by August 9th and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card!

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs).

07/31/2024

The GEAR UP Summer Academy made it to the finish line just in time for the start of the 2024-25 school year! Thank you to the students, families, teachers, and community members who made this work possible.

We offered a wide variety of programming this summer including:
• College Transition Workshop series
• Forensic Science/CSI Camp
• Graphic Design Camp
• Law Camp at Mercer University School of Law
• Music Production Camp
• Student Leadership Camp at Georgia College
• Emerging Pharmacists’ Camp
(stay tuned for pics!)

Have a great first day of school and an amazing senior year!
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07/29/2024

College is a big step, so don’t forget to focus on yourself! Join us tomorrow night to learn more about how you can take care of your mental health.

Mindfulness & Mental Health
Date: Tuesday, July 30th
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Location: Google Meet
Facilitator: Courtney Brooks, M.Ed.
Resident in Counseling

Register here: https://bit.ly/CollegeTransitionGUD
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07/22/2024

ICYMI: Tutoring and writing support resources are included in the cost of your tuition, so join us to learn more about the services you can expect on a college campus.

Academic Support Resources
Date: TUESDAY, July 23rd
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Location: Google Meet
Register: https://bit.ly/CollegeTransitionGUD

Facilitator: Karen Higgs, M.Ed.
Director, Office of Student Success and Retention
Valdosta State University
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07/18/2024

• Do you like to travel?
• Do you want to make the most of your college experience? If yes, join us for tonight’s workshop!

Study Abroad
Date: Thursday, July 18th
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Location: Google Meet
Register: https://bit.ly/CollegeTransitionGUD

Facilitator: Dr. John L. Williams,
Associate Professor of Biology/Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Director of STEM Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at Albany State University
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07/18/2024

There’s still time to register! Any DCSS high school student may participate in this workshop.

Date: TODAY, July 18th
Time: 4 - 6 PM
Location: Albany High Complex

Register: https://bit.ly/GUDCybersecurity

07/17/2024

Check out this event from our friends at !!

TOMORROW, July 18th
6-8 PM
Turtle Park - 112 N. Front Street

07/16/2024

ATTENTION Dougherty County School System CLASS OF 2024:

Even though we miss you already, we are excited about the next step in your educational journey! We have partnered with InsideTrack to provide you with access to one-on-one coaching to ensure you are ready to enter and succeed in college this upcoming year.

Valued at $450, this service is being offered to you at no cost.

Interested? Complete this form: https://bit.ly/GUCollegeSuccessCoach. A member of the InsideTrack team will be in touch to provide next steps.
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07/16/2024

Hey students, listen up! Scholarships are waiting for you!! Start exploring the various opportunities available to you here:

https://www.gafutures.org/scholarship-search

07/16/2024

Be sure you’re ready for the college classroom this fall — join us for tonight’s workshop!

Understanding the Syllabus & Academic Dishonesty Policies

Date: TONIGHT, July 16th
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: https://meet.google.com/qdy-ngkz-hff
Facilitator: Dr. John L. Williams, Associate Professor of Biology/Chair, Department of Natural Sciences/Director of STEM Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
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06/24/2024

ICYMI: Effective email communication is vital for academic and professional success. Join our upcoming workshop to learn the principles of email etiquette, including tone, structure, and proper formatting.

Date: Thursday, June 27th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Google Meet
Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Givens Gibson, Esq.

This workshop is free and open to the public.

Register here: https://bit.ly/CollegeTransitionGUD
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