STUDENTS

What is Santa Cruz County GEAR UP ?

C-CREO Gear Up Program aims to prepare Santa Cruz County middle school and high school students to graduate from high school, pursue and complete a postsecondary education whether it’s a Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or other training. Success Coaches began connecting with the future class of 2024 in the spring semester of 2019. One year later, 854 eighth graders from Elgin, Patagonia, Nogales, and Rio Rico are participating in weekly Gear Up lessons and activities. Are you a Gear Up student? Stay connected and in the know! Click below to see if you’re on track for success.

Families: 9th Grade Timeline
Families: 10th Grade Timeline
Families: 11th Grade Timeline
Families: 12th Grade Timeline

Why is college important ?

When we talk about college, we mean any type of training or education after high school including 4-year degrees, 2-year degrees, certificates, apprenticeships and more.

Jobs increasingly require some type of education after high school. College graduates typically have higher salaries and lower unemployment.

College allows you to experience new people and places, study the subjects that interest you, and get involved in clubs and volunteer activities to help you discover your passion.