Carter G. Woodson Middle School GEAR UP
2026-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Juan Cangas
Event Title: Carter G. Woodson Middle School Presentation Day.
Client Program/Organization: Longwood University
Event Description: Juan Cangas will provide a Keynote Presentation for Middle School GEAR UP Students.
Theme: GEAR UP/Middle School/Education/College and Career Readiness/Resiliency/Youth Empowerment.
Start Date: 2026-09-10
End Date: 2026-09-10
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
City/State: Hopewell, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 280

Bethany Christian Services Young & Debt Free Financial Literacy Workshop.
2026-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr.
Event Title: Labor of Love Summit.
Client Program/Organization: Bethany Christian Services
Event Description: MJ Bridges will provide Two Financial Literacy Workshops for Young Adults.
Theme: Financial Literacy/Education/Post Secondary Awareness
Start Date: 2026-09-11
End Date: 2026-09-11
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
City/State: SW Atlanta, GA
Audience: Professional
Number attending: 200

Spring 2026 Region 8 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour
2026-09-14 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Spring 2026 Region 8 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour

Description:

Keynote Speaker/Motivational Speaker

Theme:

Self-Awareness/Emotional Regulation

Date:

9/14/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:30 AM

Event Address:

Selma, AL

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

473

Appomattox County Public School Presentation Day.
2026-09-16 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-17 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Zach Gowen
Event Title: Appomattox County Public School Presentation Day.
Client Program/Organization: Longwood University
Event Description: Zach Gowen will provide a Keynote and Parent presentation.
Theme: GEAR UP/Education/College & Career Readiness/Parent Programming
Start Date: 2026-09-16
End Date: 2026-09-17
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 8:00 PM
City/State: Appomattox, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 550

Fall 2026 Riverside County Office of Education PD
2026-09-16 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-17 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Ernesto Mejia

Event:

Fall 2026 Riverside County Office of Education PD

Date:

9/16/2026 & 9/17/2026

Presentation Start Time:

10:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

1:00 PM

Event Address:

Riverside, CA

Audience:

Professional

Number Attending:

1,000

Principally Speaking Network Professional Development Program with Carlos Ojeda Jr.
2026-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.
Event Title: Principally Speaking Network Professional Development Program.
Client Program/Organization: NOPAC Talent
Event Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will provide a Keynote Presentation and Q&A Session for School Administrators.
Theme: The Schools Foundation/Professional Development/Leadership
Start Date: 2026-09-17
End Date: 2026-09-17
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 11:45 AM
City/State: Huntsville, AL
Audience: Professional
Number attending: 250

Sussex Schools Parent Presentation.
2026-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Christopher Collins
Event Title: GEAR UP Parent Presentation.
Client Program/Organization: Longwood University
Event Description: Chris Collins will provide a Presentation for High School Student Parents.
Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Goal Setting/College Readiness/Career Readiness
Start Date: 2026-09-17
End Date: 2026-09-18
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
City/State: Stony Creek, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 100

Event: Fall 2026 Northeast Community College Opportunity Summit
2026-09-18 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

Fall 2026 Northeast Community College Opportunity Summit

Description:

Dr. Rizo will share her story and provide an interactive workshop with students

Theme:

Puedes Lograrlo

Date:

9/18/2026

Presentation Start Time:

10:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

11:00 AM

Event Address:

Norfolk, NE

Audience:

College

Number Attending:

200

Sussex Schools Student Presentations.
2026-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Christopher Collins
Event Title: GEAR UP PEP RALLY
Client Program/Organization: Longwood University
Event Description: Chris Collins will provide a Keynote Presentation for High School Students.
Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Goal Setting/College Readiness/Career Readiness
Start Date: 2026-09-17
End Date: 2026-09-18
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
City/State: Stony Creek, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 220

Fall 2026 Consejo Estudiantil de Puerto Rico (CEPRI) Student Leadership Conference
2026-09-19 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Dorado, 00646, Puerto Rico

Spring 2026 Region 11 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour
2026-09-21 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Spring 2026 Region 11 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour

Description:

Chris will share his story with the students of Region 11

Date:

9/21/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:30 AM

Event Address:

Troy, AL

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

300

Berry College Solidarity Week Presentation with Ernesto Mejia.
2026-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Ernesto Mejia
Event Title: Berry College Solidarity Week.
Client Program/Organization: Berry College
Event Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a Keynote Presentation, Q&A Session, and SmalL Group Meet and Greet for College Students.
Theme: Solidarity Week/Orgullo Student Organization/Education.
Start Date: 2026-09-21
End Date: 2026-09-21
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
City/State: Mount Berry, GA
Audience: College
Number attending: 500

Farmworker Opportunity Programs Conference
2026-09-22 07:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Denver, CO, USA
Ernesto is giving a keynote and workshop for AFOP 2026 National Conference September 22-24, 2026 Grand Hyatt Denver 1750 Welton St, Denver, CO 80202

Spring 2026 Region 9 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour
2026-09-22 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Spring 2026 Region 9 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour

Description:

Student Leadership Symposium and Breakout Session

Date:

9/22/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:30 AM

Event Address:

Auburn, AL

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

300

Farmworker Opportunity Programs Conference
2026-09-23 08:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-24 08:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

Spring 2026 Region 10 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour
2026-09-23 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Spring 2026 Region 10 Auburn GEAR UP Week School Tour

Date:

9/23/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:30 AM

Event Address:

McIntosh, AL

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

300

Fall 2026 Tulare Union High School W. Dr. Rizo
2026-09-23 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

Fall 2026 Tulare Union High School W. Dr. Rizo

Description:

Dr. Rizo will share her story with students

Date:

9/23/2026

Presentation Start Time:

8:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

1:00 PM

Event Address:

Tulare, CA

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

1,500

Nottoway County Middle School GEAR UP Week Presentation Day.
2026-09-23 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Lamarr Womble
Event Title: Nottoway County Middle School GEAR UP Week Presentation Day.
Client Program/Organization: Nottoway County High School
Event Description: Lamarr Womble will provide a Keynote Presentation during GEAR UP Week for Middle School Students.
Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Passion/Leadership/College Readiness
Start Date: 2026-09-23
End Date: 2026-09-23
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
City/State: Crewe, VA
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 150

Fall 2026 UT Austin GUIDES GEAR UP week with Carlos Ojeda, Jr
2026-09-24
Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.
Event Title: Fall 2026 UT Austin GUIDES GEAR UP week with Carlos Ojeda, Jr
School Site: Lockhart Junior High School
Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin
Event Description: Keynote and Workshop by Carlos Ojeda, JR at Lockhart Junior High School
Theme: GEAR UP Week Celebration and Leadership Development
Start Date: 2026-09-24
End Date: 2026-09-24
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
City/State: Lockhart, TX
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 310

2026 Royal School District Leadership Series Pt. 1
2026-09-24 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Lamarr Womble

Event:

2026 Royal School Distrcit Leadership Series Pt. 1

Description:

Lamarr will share his story with all of the HS students and work with leadership students/GEAR UP staff.

Theme:

Legendary Leaders

Date:

9/24/2026

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:00 AM

Event Address:

Royal City, WA

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

650

Fall 2026 MNPS GEAR UP Nashville Alumni Impact Event
2026-09-25 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Fall 2026 MNPS GEAR UP Nashville Alumni Impact Event

Description:

End of grant celebration, student alumni mixer, transition event

Theme:

Transitioning to What’s Next

Date:

9/25/2026

Presentation Start Time:

3:30 PM

Workshop Start Time:

4:30 PM

Event Address:

Nashville, TN

Audience:

College

Number Attending:

150

Totino-Grace High School Community Development Day
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.
Event Title: Totino-Grace Community Development Day
Client Program/Organization: Totino-Grace High School
Event Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will provide a Keynote Presentation for High School Students.
Theme: Leadership/Youth Empowerment/Community
Start Date: 2026-09-30
End Date: 2026-09-30
Start Time: 9:15 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
City/State: Fridley, MN
Audience: High School
Number attending: 700

Book Launch for Being Cool & Making It HIP
2026-10-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

Book Launch: Being Cool & Making It HIP
2026-10-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

NCAN Conference
2026-10-05 08:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago), 2026-10-06 09:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Las Vegas, NV

Fall 2026 Columbia Gorge ESD MEP Leadership & Family Series PT. 1
2026-10-05 08:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

Fall 2026 Columbia Gorge ESD MEP Leadership & Family Series PT. 1

Description:

Dr. Rizo will work with High School Students after school and work with families in the evening

Date:

10/5/2026

Presentation Start Time:

10:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

6:00 PM

Event Address:

The Dalles, OR

Number Attending:

930
