National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP)

???? This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our incredible GEAR UP community! Your unwavering dedication to students and families inspires us every day. Thank you for showing up, supporting, and making a difference. ?? Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NCCEP! ???? #GEARUPworks

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?? The 2025–26 FAFSA is here! ?? Students can apply now at FAFSA.gov. ? Educators: Check out the Financial Aid Toolkit for updated resources to guide your students. ?? financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov #FAFSA #CollegeAccess #GEARUPworks

?? Calling All GEAR UP Presenters! Ready to showcase your team's impactful work at the 2025 Annual Conference? ??? Check out our website for a sample proposal and a recording of our office hours packed with tips to help you craft a standout submission. ? Deadline: December 13, 2024. ??: https://lnkd.in/gh8yFrSX #GEARUPworks #CallForProposals

Yesterday, NCCEP's Betty Paugh and Kathleen Hill joined Region One Education Service Center for a day of professional development at the Region One ESC GEAR UP Leadership Institute: Preparing Students for the Higher Education Landscape! ???? Educators and leaders came together to share strategies and tools for helping students thrive in higher education, engaging in collaborative workshops and insightful discussions. Thank you, Region One, for your incredible partnership in supporting brighter futures! #GEARUPworks John Richard Barker, Melissa Lopez, Sylvia Vargas, Jordan Pascucci, Ricardo Lee Lopez Jr. #HigherEd #ProfessionalDevelopment

Don’t Miss Out—There's Still Time to Register! ?? GEAR UP’s mission is to boost postsecondary attendance, making it essential to collect, analyze, and share college enrollment data. Join Jackie Mania and Thomas Cech from NCCEP, alongside Leigh Ann Bodie from GEAR UP Tennessee, to learn how GEAR UP Tennessee uses the National Student Clearinghouse to track where students are headed after high school. Register ??: https://lnkd.in/guuEfPMX #GEARUPworks #CollegeAccess #HigherEd

???? Honoring the brave individuals who have served our country. At NCCEP, we’re grateful for the dedication and sacrifices of veterans and are proud to support pathways for all students to pursue their dreams with courage and resilience. Today, we celebrate your service and commitment. #VeteransDay #GEARUPworks

?? Registration for the 2025 National GEAR UP Academy is now open! Join us from February 3-6 for keynotes, interactive sessions, and practical classes to boost your GEAR UP expertise. Connect, learn, and grow with a community committed to student success. #GEARUPworks ?? Register Today: https://lnkd.in/ge2RaXTA

Earlier this week, NCCEP’s Vice President of Programs, Betty Paugh, joined the GEAR UP West Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event showcased New Mexican folklore, music, food, and a wealth of expertise, uniting GEAR UP representatives from 35 states, the District of Columbia, and various partners. From the NCCEP family, we express our gratitude and admiration to GEAR UP New Mexico and the other organizers for putting together this collaborative regional conference!?#GEARUPworks Matt Orem, Marcie Sample, Arian Katsimbras, Javier Smith, M.OL

??? Election Day is just around the corner! Join us at the polls to ensure GEAR UP voices are heard loud and clear. Check out the Department of Education’s toolkit below ?? for resources to keep our students engaged and active this election season. Together, we can make a difference! hashtag #GEARUPVotes ?? https://lnkd.in/e4PzW5Wm