GEAR UP SWV is excited to present our first ever GEAR UP Southern West Virginia Unbranded College Fair! Colleges/University will set up tables with no branding for the first hour. Students will have a chance to interact with them, not…
Unbranded College Fair
Unbranded College Fair
Family Night with MJ Bridges
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will offer a family engagement night to provide information regarding postsecondary planning, college admissions, financial aid, career pathways, academic preparation and GEAR UP awareness. Shady Spring High School Shady Spring High School
Family Night with MJ Bridges
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will offer a family engagement night to provide information regarding postsecondary planning, college admissions, financial aid, career pathways, academic preparation and GEAR UP awareness. Liberty High School Liberty High School
Family Night with MJ Bridges
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will have a family engagement nigh to provide parents information regarding postsecondary planning, college admissions, financial aid, career pathways, academic preparation and GEAR UP awareness Woodrow Wilson High School Woodrow Wilson High School
Family Night with MJ Bridges
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will have a family engagement event that will provide information regarding postsecondary planning, college admissions, financial aid, career pathways, academic preparation and GEAR UP awareness. Independence High Schoool Independence High School
MJ Bridges School Visit
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will take over 10th and 11th grade classrooms for students at Shady Spring High School for Academic planning Shady Spring High Schooll Shady Spring High School
MJ Bridges School Visit
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will take over classrooms for 10th and 11th grade students for Academic planning Woodrow Wilson High School Woodrow Wilson High School
MJ Bridges School Visits
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak with take over 10th and 11th grade classrooms for academic planning Liberty High School Liberty High School
MJ Bridges School Visits
MJ Bridges with CoolSpeak will take over the classroom for 10th and 11th grade students at Independence High School for academic planning Independence High School Independence High School
Back to School Kick-Off
GEAR UP SWV students in class of 2028 and 2029 are invited to the Back to School kick-off at Independence High School. Educators will be on site for any additional instruction or help Independence High School
New School Year Kick-Off
Woodrow Wilson High School students class of 2028 and 2029, along with educators, are invited to attend Back to School Kick Off Event. This will help students with academic planning. Woodrow Wilson High School
Back to School Assembly
Shady Spring High School will be having a Back to School Assembly on Tuesday, September 1. Shady Spring High School
Back to School Assembly
Back to to School Assembly – Liberty High School on September 2, 2026 Liberty High School
Back to School Assembly
Back to School Assembly – Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday, September 4, 2026 Woodrow Wilson High School
Back to School Assembly
Independence High School – Back to School Assembly will be on Thursday, September 3 Independence High School
GEAR UP SWV / WVU Tech STEM Camp
The GEAR UP SWV / WVU Tech STEM Camp is a three-day, two-night experience held on the Beckley campus, offering students an immersive introduction to environmental science. Through hands-on activities and exploration, the camp is designed to spark curiosity, build…
Shady Spring: Financial Literacy
MJ from CoolSpeak will be presenting a Financial Literacy program GEAR UP showing students from Shady Spring High School how to pay for college! Shady Spring High School 300 Hinton Road, Shady Spring, WV 25918
Liberty: Financial Literacy
MJ from CoolSpeak will be presenting a Financial Literacy program showing Liberty High students how to pay for college! Liberty High School 700 Coal River Rd, Glen Daniel, WV 25844
Westside Campus Visit at WVU Tech
Campus tour at WVU Tech in Beckley, WV – This visit will allow students from Wyoming County to learn about available programs, visit classrooms and dorms, and ask questions. This will help students from Wyoming East High School determine if…
Vital Path
Vital Path is the first step for GEAR UP SWV students who will graduate in 2028 or 2029 toward an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare by engaging in hands-on interactive activities, simulations, and demonstrations led by college instructors to…
Campus Visit – WVU Tech
Campus tour for 9th grade students in Wyoming County to WVU Tech in Beckley. This visit will allow students to learn about available programs, visit classroom and dorms, and ask questions. This visit will help students determine if this college…
Monticello Trip
Families and students graduating in 2028 and 2029 are invited on a family engagement trip to Monticello Monticello
Healthcare Interprofessional Day
Students from James Monroe High School will travel to New River CTC to participate in the Healthcare Interprofessional Day event. Students will get a hands-on experience with different aspects in the Healthcare field. Interprofessional Day is a hands-on career exploration…