GEAR UP Virtual Resource Fair: Connecting Students to Community Supports

Join Washington State GEAR UP for a dynamic event where voices from every corner of your community—strategic partners, business leaders, families, educators, students, and more—unite to strengthen supports for long-term student success. Hosted by Washington State GEAR UP, our program empowers students in the Grays Harbor, Lewis County, and Okanogan/Chelan regions to pursue their postsecondary pathways.

Upcoming Event:

• Date: Jan. 22
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: Online
• Register at: https://wsac-wa-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/gmKOH5c2TqSp0H0C8ZSyUA 

Why Attend? 

This event is more than just a showcase; it’s an opportunity to strengthen connections among schools, students, and community resources. By attending, you will:

• Learn about the programs and services available in your region.
• Network with educators, local leaders, and other community partners.
• Discover new opportunities for collaboration that will directly benefit students.
• Showcase your own resources and connect schools and students with local opportunities.
• Gain insight into how GEAR UP is working to empower young people through community connectedness in Grays Harbor, Lewis County, and Okanogan/Chelan.
• Access a comprehensive regional resource guide after the event, ensuring you can continue your connections with support beyond the fair.

Present Your Work! 

Do you have a program, service, or opportunity that supports student success? This is your chance to spotlight your impact. Presenters will:

• Share a 2–3 minute presentation highlighting their offerings.
• Showcase resources in areas such as academics, career pathways, internships, health, housing, and wellbeing.
• Be featured in the regional resource guide distributed to schools, students, and community members.
• Gain visibility with educators and families who are eager to connect students to local opportunities.
• Contribute to a stronger, more connected support network for youth in your community.

>Download the application.

Presenter application deadline: Jan. 9               Notification of inclusion: Jan. 16

What You’ll Gain

• A chance to connect with schools, students, and community members
• Inclusion in a regional resource guide distributed after the event
• Opportunities to strengthen partnerships that support student success

Please share this information with others in your area who could benefit from or contribute to this resource fair.

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