GEAR UP / GEAR UP Alumni (Class of '23)

GEAR UP 7th Year

Duval County Public Schools GEAR UP alumni in the graduating class of 2023 can continue to receive career and college support for one year after high school graduation!

1. Sign up for the c/o 2023 GEAR UP for College Text Campaign.

2. Reach out to the GEAR UP staff assigned to your institution or region.

3. Connect with GEAR UP Student Ambassadors (at select institutions).

Sign up for the c/o 2023 GEAR UP for College Text Campaign! Use the text campaign for questions, reminders, and other important info. Don’t miss out on 7th Year GEAR UP opportunities! Text the code noted below to 81010. Sign up based upon the region in which you will be attending college. Text the code noted below to 81010. Sign up based upon the region in which you will be attending college.
College/University Location	Text @ Code to 81010	GEAR UP Staff
Local (JU & UNF)	@bd9b6h	Bernadette Hardeman Strong
Florida Panhandle (FAMU, FSU, TCC, UWF)	@3929k6f	Le'Titia Parsons-Davis
Central and South Florida (UF, Santa Fe, BCU, UCF, USF, FIU, FAU, HCC, Valencia, Miami Dade)	@ek642a	Traci Zamor
Georgia Institutions	@29cke7	Sheila Robinson
Private Institutions and Institutions Outside of Florida and Georgia	@7986dbk	Regina Morris
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)	@keg8d76	Latroy Strong

Text Campaign

Sign up for GEAR UP for College text messages. Text the code for your institution or region to the number 81010 to sign up. Get your questions answered and receive essential reminders for the first year of college!

Virtual Office Hours by Request

Meet over Microsoft Teams or Zoom to discuss any tasks and questions you might have. Email gearup@duvalschools.org to schedule an appointment with GEAR UP staff.

Career Exploration

Connect with the GEAR UP staff member assigned to your institution or region for assistance with exploring different career options and to plan your academic and career paths accordingly.

Workshops and Help Sessions for College Students and Parents

Virtual workshops will be held throughout the year to assist students and families with the transition college. Join the text campaign to receive invitations to these events.

Alumni Mixer and Meetup Events

Join us prior to leaving for college, during Winter Break, and at the end of your first year of college for mixer and meetup events for alumni! Join the text campaign to receive invitations to these events.