University of Washington GEAR UP Page
(Lower Yakima Valley)

Overview

"With the help of a $5 million, five-year federal grant, the University of Washington State Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Project focuses on helping more students from disadvantaged backgrounds go on to college.
In partnership with the Governor's Office and the Washington High Education Coordinating Board, the project works seeks to create lasting systemic change to the state's educational systems to ensure that more students -- regardless of background -- can enroll and succeed in higher education. "
(UW GEAR UP Site)

 

Location

Lower Yakima Valley

 

Contact Information

 

Director

Loueta Johnson

Office #: (509) 865-8677

Fax #: (509_ 865-8675

Address: 3240 Fort Road

Toppenish, WA 98948

 

 

School Districts

Granger - Grandview

Mabton - Sunnyside

Toppenish - Tribal

White Swan -Zillah

 

Yakima Valley GEAR UP Web Site