Education

Gear Up
The mission of GEAR UP EXPRESS is to help middle and secondary school students at risk to graduate high school and enroll in college. - www.gearupexpress.org/sites.html#1
Florida Department of Education
Contains educational information for parents and students with links for DOE events, education and community partnerships, FCAT information, financial aid, choosing schools, school calendar, etc. - www.fldoe.org/
College Access Program of Miami- Dade County
To assist Miami-Dade County Public High School graduates with financial assistance. Students – contact us here:
CAP, Inc.PO BOX 01-0272, Miami, Florida 33101.
Call (305) 995 1743.
- www.capmiami.org
Florida International University CROP: College Reach Out Program
The purpose of CROP is to prepare the students and increase their awareness of the education&career opportunities available to students in middle and high school grades. Call (305) 348-1745. - www.fiu.edu/~fiupreco/crop.htm
Florida International University Upward Bound
Upward Bound provides workshops that help high school students with career planning, academic testing, college applications, and scholarship/financial aid opportunities. For further info call 305-348-1742. 11200 S.W. 8th St, Miami, Florida 33199. - www.fiu.edu/~ubfiuweb/
Aspira
Addresses the educational and developmental needs of all youth throughout FloridaÂ’s multi-cultural communities and is especially committed to helping youths at risk of dropping out of school by providing Youth leadership outreach programs and charter schools. 4100 N.E. 2nd Ave, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33137. Call (305)576-8494. - http://fl.aspira.org/