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Maine Educational Opportunity Association

An organization of professional, associate, and program members working together for equitable access to educational opportunities.


TRIO & GEAR UP Advocacy Day

Save The Date Brochure / Event Details

Date:

  • March 11, 2025

Location:

  • This event will be held in-person at the Hall of Flags at the State House in Augusta.

Time:

  • 8:00am - 12:00pm

Goal:

  • To increase legislative and fiscal support for college access in Maine through sharing TRIO student success stories and establishing working relationships between TRIO professionals and civic leaders.

RSVP:

Your Advocacy Day To Do:

  • Identify students that are ready and willing to speak about the positive impact of TRIO and share some of their personal story.
  • Charge up your laptop/phone/video thing-a-ma-gig!
  • Get fired up.
  • Contact legislators serving your project's district and invite them to join the rally. Click here for House members, and click here for Senate districts.