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We are all the faces of GEAR UP! From Ohio to Texas and to New Mexico, this is how #GEARUPworks.
@chriscspeaks provided keynotes and a powerful workshop for GEAR UP students from @chuhschools.
@lilyanpradocarrillo helped kick off GEAR UP Week for students and families from @del_valle_isd.
@realjuancangas facilitated a retreat for 9th and 10th graders from @gearuproswell.
Want a custom program for 2024`s #GUweek? Connect with us to start planning and making sure #GEARUPworks!

We are proud that CoolSpeaker @joaquinzihuatanejo was the inaugural speaker for Belonging @ KU hosted by @KU_Diversity.
In his keynote, Joaquin used his story to explore identity, culture, intersectionality, and the meaning of community. Following the keynote, he facilitated an intimate poetry writing workshop ending with a poetry slam.

Bringing the GEAR UP party to 28 schools across 7 states for National GEAR UP Week!
⬇️ Follow our CoolSpeakers on the road to see how they celebrate #GUweek ⬇️
@chriscspeaks in Ohio and Texas
@ernmejia in Texas
@realjuancangas in California
@lamarrwomble in New York
@lilyanpradocarrillo in Texas
@nattypoet & @marleythecreative in Indiana
@zachgowen in Texas and Virginia
CoolSpeak knows that #GEARUPworks because we’ve seen students go from middle school to high school to entering college and their careers.
🎥 Special shout out to @gearupfwcs for presenting with CoolSpeak at the @edpartnerships annual conference this summer 🎤🎶
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#celebratestudents #celebrateteachers #celebrateeducation #students #teachers #education #equity #educationalequity #collegeaccess #bettermakeroom #speaker #motivationalspeaker #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #leadership #studentleaders

CoolSpeak decided one way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month would be by honoring family.
And there is no better way to start it off than by passing the mic to our CEO’s children to honor their father, @carlosojedajr.
Now it is your turn. Let’s fill social media with words of appreciation and Hispanic Heritage pride.
#hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage #hhm #hispanicfamily #puertorican #family #puertoricopride #love #thankyou #honoringfathers

Together, we will continue opening up opportunities for growth, empowerment, and finding belonging.
@joaquinzihuatanejo, @lilyanpradocarrillo, and @nattypoet traveled to @adamsstateuniv to facilitate a day for students and families @campatasu.
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#hepcampassociation #collegeaccess #studentsupport #mentoring #workshops #programming #migrant #migranteducation #college #family #empowerment #hepcamp

The CoolSpeak team is ready to see the TRIO community at #COEAC2023!
Between a workshop by @chriscspeaks, exclusive deals at the CoolSpeak booth, and a few special things up our sleeves in the evening…
This annual conference hosted by @coeworks will be a great time to connect with us.
➡️ Swipe to see what we have going on to help make sure that #TRIOworks for your community.
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#Conference #Vendor #Speaker #Workshop #TRIO #COE #COEAC

#GEARUPworks by helping students explore new possibilities through educational pathways; CoolSpeak helps students by authentically inspiring them to reach forward toward their goals.
Read the lessons @granitegearup students from @graniteschools took away from CoolSpeak CEO, Carlos Ojeda Jr.
❤️ I learned that if I want to be something, then I need to GO and do it. Don’t waste time, don’t let people get into my head and hold me back from what I really am “DON`T FIGHT BACK, FIGHT FORWARD”
🖤 I learned that I can do a lot more than I originally thought. If I try for things and believe in myself, and work for it, I can achieve great things.
❤️ That I need to go and not let anything hold me back. And after I have gone, give back to those who helped me.

Whether you’re showing off the colors of a college you attended, supporting a loved one with their college colors, or just rocking your favorite team… we hope you are celebrating National College Colors Day!
One way to inspire students to achieve their college goals is to create a college-going culture through increasing the visibility of the range of colleges.
Finding the right fit is key to success, not everyone is going to excel in the same way so explore everything from research institutions to community colleges and from small-town colleges to state schools.
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#NationalCollegeColorsDay #CollegeColors #CollegePride #CollegeCulture #BetterMakeRoom #CollegeBound #College #HighSchool #Seniors #MiddleSchool #Goals #Plans #Future #GEARUPworks #TRIOworks #GEARUP #TRIO

August adventures of winding down summer camps and ramping up for the school year.
The CoolSpeak Family fueled the flames of ambition for incredible young minds and helped educators embrace their goals.
Thank you to everyone who was part of this month: @ncpublicschools, @lisdtx, @westernnevadacollege, @projectmales, @ranchopicoofficial, @oneosbourn, @sanmarcosusd @raritanvalleycc, @bourboncountyhs, @portarthurisd and so many more ❤️🖤
Ready to carry on momentum into September and the school year!
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#augustrecap #august #summer #summercamps #backtoschool #newschoolyear #summersover #youth #students #learning #empowerment #leadership #professionaldevelopment
