New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance Expands Scope to Benefit 4,000 Students Across the State
Leveraging the success of the GEAR UP Manchester initiative, the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance is launching a new grant aimed at preparing and empowering more New Hampshire students to excel in high school and beyond. Under this latest grant, the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance will expand its services to approximately 4,000 students in fifteen middle schools across twelve districts statewide. The GEAR UP approach utilizes a cohort model that begins in middle school and continues through high school, guiding students as they navigate their post-secondary options and explore career aspirations. GEAR UP is a federal program funded through…
Manchester West’s Career Day: Connecting Students with Real-World Possibilities
Manchester West High School offered students an opportunity to learn more about potential career paths at their 7th annual Career Day event in April. Drawing in a remarkable crowd of over 750 participating students, the day was a success with more than 100 industry professionals, representing over 60 diverse fields, ready to share their insights and expertise. Students had a wide variety of industries and professions to learn from, ranging from dog training entrepreneurship to financial advising, medical biofabrication, marketing, mortuary science, adventure photography, music production, and the intricate world of cybersecurity. Natalie Barney, the Access Coordinator for GEAR UP…