Events

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: Spring 2026 Greeley D6 Career Fair GEAR UPDescription: The goal of this event is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and mindset necessary to succeed in the career fairTheme: Own your Future!Date:  3/31/2026 - 4/2/2026Presentation Start Time:  8:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:15 AMEvent Address: Greeley, COAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 200

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: Spring 2026 Greeley D6 Career Fair GEAR UPDescription: The goal of this event is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and mindset necessary to succeed in the career fairTheme: Own your Future!Date:  3/31/2026 - 4/2/2026Presentation Start Time:  8:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:15 AMEvent Address: Greeley, COAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 200

Speaker: Christopher Collins Event Title: 2026 Spring Thomas University GEAR UP Presentation Day. Client Program/Organization: Thomas University Event Description: Chris Collins will provide Two Student Presentations and One Family Evening Presentation. Theme: Youth Empowerment/Leadership/Family Engagement/GEAR UP. Start Date: 2026-04-02 End Date: 2026-04-02 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 7:00 PM City/State: Thomasville, GA Audience: High […]

Speaker: Zach Gowen Event Title: 2026 Somers County Wellness Conference. Client Program/Organization: Summers County Board of Education Event Description: Zach Gowen will provide a Keynote Presentation and Workshop Breakout Session for High School Students. Theme: Wellness/Resilience/Post Secondary Awareness/GEAR UP Start Date: 2026-04-02 End Date: 2026-04-02 Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM City/State: Hinton, […]

Facilitator: Lamarr WombleEvent: 2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTripDescription: Lamarr will present a CoolSpeak Pop-Up keynote for students and staff on Idaho bus tour. Lamarr will meet students at the Idaho Capitol BuildingTheme: College AccessDate:  4/7/2026Arrival Time: 1:30PMVenue: Idaho State CapitolAudience: High School and GU StaffNumber Attending: 54

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Central Connecticut State University Travelers EDGE Scholars and GEAR UP Scholars Event Description: Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE scholars with MJ Bridges Theme: Financial Literacy: “Real Money Talk: Budget, Save, Thrive” Start […]

Speaker:Ernesto MejiaEvent: Spring 2026 SJCOE Family First ConferenceDescription: The focus will be on engaging families, particularly fathers, in meaningful ways as an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.Theme: Families First: Building Bridges Through EngagementDate:  4/8/2026Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 9:00 AMEvent Address: Stockton, CAAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 280

Facilitator: Chris CollinsEvent: 2026 WSU Tri Cities Idaho CoolTripDescription: Chris will present a CoolSpeak Pop-Up keynote for students and staff on Idaho bus tour. Chris will meet students at the tour hotel.Theme: College AccessDate:  4/8/2026Arrival Time: 7:00PMVenue: Hotel Conference RoomAudience: High School and GU StaffNumber Attending: 54

Speaker: Ernesto Mejia Event Title: Miami Dade College - College Assistance Migrant Program 2026 Virtual Series. Client Program/Organization: Miami Dade College Event Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a Five Part virtual Series. Theme: Virtual Series/Education Start Date: 2026-04-08-2026 Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 1:00 PM City/State: Homestead, FL Audience: College Number attending: 45

Speaker:Dr. Laura RizoEvent: Spring 2026 Shasta Elementary Boundless AssembliesDescription: Student assembly and workshops during the day, followed by a Family Night event in the evening. two-hour professional development session for educatorsDate:  4/9/2026 - 4/10/2026Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 11:00 AMEvent Address: Klamath Falls, ORVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 650

Speaker:MJ BridgesEvent: 2026 Dillard University Financial Literacy Day W. MJDescription: MJ will be working with students on financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  4/9/2026Workshop Start Time: 5:30 PMEvent Address: New Orleans, LAAudience: CollegeNumber Attending: 30

Speaker: Zach Gowen Event Title: Amelia County Middle School Programming Day. Client Program/Organization: Longwood University Event Description: Zach Gowen will provide a Student Assembly, Breakout Session, and a Family Engagement Presentation for GEAR UP Middle School Students and Families. Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Leadership/Post Secondary Awareness and Readiness. Start Date: 2026-04-09 End Date: 2026-04-09 Start Time: 12:30 […]

Speaker:Dr. Laura RizoEvent: Spring 2026 Shasta Elementary Boundless AssembliesDescription: Student assembly and workshops during the day, followed by a Family Night event in the evening. two-hour professional development session for educatorsDate:  4/9/2026 - 4/10/2026Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 11:00 AMEvent Address: Klamath Falls, ORVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 650

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Savannah State University, TRIO, Student Support Services Event Description: Virtual Financial Literacy Sessions Theme: 4 Methods to Managing Credit Cards Start Date: 2026-02-09 End Date: 2026-04-27 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 6:45 PM Audience: College Number attending: […]

Speaker:Carlos Ojeda Jr.Event: Spring 2026 Taylor Middle School W. ChuDescription: Chu will share his story with studentsTheme: Fight ForwardDate:  4/14/2026Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMEvent Address: Millbrae, CAAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 750

Web Calendar Event Information Speaker: Christopher Collins Event Title: Spring 2026 Leadership Session for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP scholars with Chris Collins Client Program/Organization: Central Connecticut State University Event Description: Financial Literacy for CCSU Travelers EDGE and GEAR UP Schoalrs with Chris Collins Theme: Leadership: “Level Up Your Leadership” Start Date: 2026-04-14 End […]

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Westmoreland High School Financial Literacy Programming. Client Program/Organization: Westmoreland County Public Schools Event Description: MJ Bridges will provide a Keynote Presentation and Breakout Session for High School Students. Theme: Financial Literacy/Education/Post Secondary Awareness Start Date: 2026-04-15 End Date: 2026-04-15 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM City/State: Montross, […]

Speaker: Marlon Lizama Event Title: Nottoway County High School Presentation Day. Client Program/Organization: Nottoway County High School Event Description: Marley Lizama will provide a Keynote Presentation for GEAR UP High School Students. Theme: GEAR UP/Relate/Inspire/Equip Start Date: 2026-04-15 End Date: 2026-04-15 Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 10:30 AM City/State: Crewe, VA Audience: Middle School […]

Speaker: Christopher Collins Event Title: Lancaster Public High School Programming Day. Client Program/Organization: Lancaster County Public Schools Event Description: Chris Collins will provide a Student Assembly Presentation for High School Seniors, a Staff Professional Development, and a Evening Family Engagement Presentation. Theme: Leadership/Education/Professional Development/Family Engagement. Start Date: 2026-04-16 End Date: 2026-04-16 Start Time: 8:00 AM […]

Event: Spring 2026 Northeast Community College Opportunity SummitDescription: Rizo will do her keynote and energizers for the studentsTheme: LeadershipDate:  4/16/2026Presentation Start Time:  9:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:30 AMEvent Address: South Sioux City, NEAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 100

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Baltimore City Community College - Trio SSS Financial Literacy Programming. Client Program/Organization: Baltimore City Community College Event Description: MJ Bridges will provide a Morning and Afternoon Financial Literacy Sessions for College Students. Theme: Trio/SSS/Financial Literacy Start Date: 2026-04-16 End Date: 2026-04-16 Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM […]