Youth Career Prep Through
C-CREO.
Santa Cruz County’s youth career preparation program is called College-Career Readiness and Educational (GEAR) UP. It provides six years to help middle and high school students prepare for fulfilling careers.
College-Career Readiness and Educational Opportunities.
Santa Cruz County’s youth career preparation program is called College-Career Readiness and Educational Opportunities (C-CREO). It’s part of the Department of Education’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) initiative, one of the largest and most effective programs focused on increasing the college and career readiness of students in communities nationwide. Currently, GEAR UP serves over 560,000 students enrolled in over 3,525 secondary schools across 45 states.
College-Career Readiness and Educational Opportunities.
The C-CREO Gear Up program, managed by the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office, helps students in Santa Cruz County prepare for a more vibrant future by pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. Students participate in mentoring, career awareness presentations, job shadowing, internships, college and industry tours, and college bridge programs.
The 4 pillars of the C-REO Gear Up Program.
These are the fundamental components of the C-CREO Gear Up program, the most important elements that ensure its success.
Career Identity
Students participate in mentoring, career awareness presentations, job shadowing, internships, college and industry tours, and college bridge programs.
Academic Preparation
Students cultivate persistence and problem-solving skills, enabling them to take on challenges and handle tough situations.
Persistence
Students receive after school and summer training, tutoring, enrichment courses and programs, academic assistance and planning.
College & Career Planning
Students develop a personalized educational college and career academic roadmap, leading to a high-quality education that meets their unique needs.
Preparing The Next Generation To Succeed.
The C-CREO Gear Up Program, managed by the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office, is preparing youth for successful careers through post-secondary education.