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 and exhibited an original slide show, spotlight young BIPOC entrepreneurs around the nation, thus role modeling possibilities, opportunities, pathways, and strategies. 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.