Audience: Class of 2026 for both Lansing School District & Waverly Community Schools.

Purpose: Career Exploration is one of the pillars of the federal GEAR UP Grant, and the work plan we follow.

Goals: Created a poll to discuss career specific parameters/considerations such as favorite subject in school, amount of education needed, skilled trades, salary comparisons vis-a-vis educational attainment, possible career satisfaction based on interests/values/skills etc. Discussion and student reflection followed with GEAR UP staff facilitating.


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Project Contact:

  • Samantha Luna-Simmons
  • Office of College Access Initiatives
  • Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement



Partners

  • Waverly Middle School
  • Dwight Rich School of the Arts
  • Gardner Academy
  • Post Oak Academy
  • Eastern High School
  • Everett High School
  • J.W. Sexton High School
  • State of Michigan - Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
  • U.S. Department of Education
  • Waverly Middle School




Report of calendar year 2021 activity.