Become a Mentor

As a GEAR UP Alumni mentor, you’ll inspire and encourage talented students in their educational and social growth. Our mentorship pipeline sets up GEAR UP students for success and supports them along their path to college and beyond.

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Are you considering becoming a mentor? Share your knowledge and experience with talented GEAR UP students. Create lasting change in the life of a student and strengthen your relationship in the community by becoming a mentor.

WHAT OUR MENTORS SAY

BLANDINA FLORES

My goal as a mentor is to make sure my mentee advances in his education and career path by motivating, supporting, and advising him.

ANGELA VELARDE

As a mentor, I strive to inspire and motivate my mentee to pursue her goals in school, in her personal life, and career.

AMERICA LOPEZ MARTIN

I really enjoy having [my] mentee. I see her enthusiasm for school, so I try my best to help her with anything she needs.