As we prepare for the 2022 NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop (CBW), we want to share a few our favorite past CBW sessions. The NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop is designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and practices of GEAR UP leaders, practitioners, and partners. These picks are rooted in the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships' national strategy, Excel/Prove/Mobilize.

We love data and we think you do too! Join NCCEP-ers Katie Hill , Thomas Cech, and Jackie Mania, as they discuss the importance of data to the GEAR UP process. 

We are in the thick of the NCCEP/GEAR UP RFP season and preparing for the 2022 Capacity-Building Workshop. To celebrate this season, we picked a few of our favorite workshops from the last NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual conference to revisit. This episode features 4 conference workshops that inspired and motivated us. 

Alexandrea (Ali) Robinson-Rogers is no stranger to the world of GEAR UP or post-secondary readiness. She has more than 20 years of hands-on experience in program leadership and organizational development for education management systems, non-profits, and youth programs. In this episode, Ali's experience as a leader and strategic thinker is on full display. Listen in as she discusses equity, innovation, and the importance of empowering colleagues and staff. 

What does National GEAR UP Week mean to you? Listen in as our guests share the importance of communicating, reflecting, and connecting to the mission of GEAR UP.  

NCCEP-ers Lauren Foley, Emily Jeffries, and Danielle Walker talk about the books that have changed the way they live and work. A thoughtful and candid conversation, this episode is meant to inspire our book-loving listeners!

Julius Brownlee (University of Kansas GEAR UP) shares his recipe for GEAR UP success. 

Julius Brownlee describes himself as a Culture Carrier, Equity Warrior, and a Good Trouble Disruptor. He serves as the a College Access Coordinator, working with the Kansas City Kansas Public School system. He holds a BA in Mass Communications Radio/TV and a M.Ed from Concordia University. 

This is your introduction to the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships' first podcast. Listen in to hear what you can expect this season.