West Virginia (WOAY)- GEAR UP Southern West Virginia announces the expansion of a mentoring program for the class of 2029 in Mercer, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.
The expansion comes after the success of last year’s partnership with the Student Success Agency and the Class of 2028.
GEAR UP SWV supports students in their academic and personal journeys, preparing them for postsecondary success.
The program aims to inspire students to start thinking early about their futures, setting them toward academic and career success.
The program will host a series of kick-off events starting Monday, November 18, to celebrate, featuring motivational presentations, educational activities, and information on college readiness:
Monday, November 18
8:30 am – Bluefield High School
1:30 pm – PikeView High School
Tuesday, November 19
8:30 am – Montcalm High School
9:30 am – Princeton SeniorHigh School
Wednesday, November 20
8:15 am – PikeView Middle School
Thursday, November 21
9:00 am – Glenwood Middle School
Friday, November 22
8:30 am – Bluefield Middle School
11:15 am – Princeton Middle School
For more information, visit concord.edu/gearup.
