G.E.A.R. U.P. Maui

Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs

The GEAR UP Maui logo was designed by local Maui Artist, BRIAN CRISTOFARO who received the MANA’O one night looking at the stars over Maui.

The ‘IWA BIRD symbolizes knowledge, navigation and freedom that knowledge brings.

The CROSS HATCHING honors our Kapa heritage and symbolizes the unconditional support of ‘Ohana and community.

The OPEN HANDS symbolizes the maui team whose kūleana is to navigate and facilitate all he resources, opportunities & experiences available to the HAUMĀNA, their ‘OHANA and KUMU in order to raise up, educate and support Maui’s next generation.

WHAT IS GEAR UP MAUI?

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HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Bringing together the educational systems, community and business partnerships
Building a bridge to communication with schools, students and their 'ohana
Enhancing academic performance and Interpersonal Growth
Engaging in Decision Making, Career and College Planning programs for students
Increasing and assistance parents with College/Career Resources including; not limited to Financial Literacy, Information and Program experiences

GEAR UP Maui Forms

GEAR UP Maui Waiver form

Alakaʻi Emerging Leaders Academy

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Need a device? Download the chromebook loaner form here!

Become a Mentor!

Cost share Forms

Take a Career assessment!

What Services Does GEAR UP Provide?

GEAR UP Maui provides collaborative, engaging and progressive platform of services beginning in Middle School, onto High School and throughout the students first year of college (Post Secondary Education) and/or Career Path.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT:

Math and Literacy
Dimension U (online learning services solution)
Tutor.com (online academic assistance)
During School Assistance
After School Tutoring and Assistance
Credit Recovery
Chromebook Loaner Assistance (See form above)
Senior Project Support

MENTORING:

Connecting High School to Career Internships
Alakaʻi Emerging Leaders Academy
Community Volunteering Experiences
Mentorship Program
Internship Opportunities
Kupukupu ʻIke Pono Career & Culture Speakers

Interested in becoming a mentor with GEAR UP Maui?

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KUPUKUPU ʻIKE PONO

GEAR UP MAUI’S CAREER & CULTURE SPEAKERS

"Doing what is right by sharing knowledge in harmony"

Become a Workshop Speaker/ Presenter at events
Provide mentorship/internship opportunities
Record a message to cohort students (Encouragement, motivation to haumāna)
Presentation Workshop (Student Engagement, hands on learning by doing, Group visits, etc)
Speaker Panel (Industry drievn; I.e. Health and Wellness, The arts; Culture; Etc.)

Interested in becoming a mentor with GEAR UP Maui?

Please click the here to sign up!

Community Volunteer Cost Share Form

UHMC/ RCUH Cost Share Form

COLLEGE, CAREER, CULTURE EXPLORATIONS:

Fall: Career & College Explorations/Excursions
Spring: Student & Parent Conference Experience
Summer: Super Student Summit-All Cohort
College & Career Experiences
College, Career, Culture Speakers/ Presenters
Spring 2022 College Credit Course
Community Organization Partnerships
Place Based Learning Experience

COLLEGE PREPARATION

Financial Literacy
Navigation of Information/Resources and Programs to Enter College
College & Career Club Programs and Events
Scholarship, Planning and Preparation Services
Summer Internships
FAFSA preparation, practice and final submissions
Early College Admissions
Training: KAʻAO Transformation Methodology (College, Career, Cultural Planning)

POST HIGH SCHOOL SERVICES:

During School Assistance
After School Tutoring and Preparation Assistance
Early College Admit- Summer Courses during High School
CTE Information, Resources, Programs and Certifications
Career Explorations & CTE- Career Technical Education Certification
Summer and Break Internships
Workforce Preparation

Upcoming Program Activities & Opportunities

ALAKAʻI EMERGING LEADERS ACADEMY

PURPOSE

Empowering students with “CLASS” – Community, Leadership, Achievement, Services and Strength by expanding their understanding of academics, career and college advancement. This will be conducted through classroom experiences, community engagement, research projects and the sharing of this learning experiences with peers either through media venues, in person presentations or both.

The ALAKA’I EMERGING LEADERS ACADEMY is a ‘’CLUB STYLE”- we are in the process of setting up the program as an official club of MHS- whereby the students run the show! They will grow their leadership and communication skills; learn decision making and Goal Setting; gain information on Conflict Resolution, Financial Literacy and explore Culture/Career and College opportunities as well as make new friends with other students across Maui & Hawaii!

Become A Member

Complete your GEAR UP Maui Waiver Form here!

Maui Moonlight & Magic Event!

We are so excited for you to be joining us for our first ever MAUI MOONLIGHT AND MAGIC Event! This STUDENT- PARENT night will show you a different side of the moon on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6th from 5:30-8:30pm @ UHMC.

We have a great fun filled night with various resources, services, community partners and opportunities for both you and your student!