What's Happening?

• ​GEAR UP Maine continues it’s work through a no cost extension for the 2014-2021 GEAR UP program through 9/24/2022 and our work on the Supplemental Award to study the Class of 2020 for five years will continue. For more information about GEAR UP and the services it is providing, please contact Debbie Gilmer (debbie@syntiro.org) or Mary Freeman (mfreeman@syntiro.org).
• Syntiro was home to the Employment for ME Workforce Development System (EWDS) until 2021. The Institute on Community Inclusion at UMASS Boston was awarded the new contract in early 2022. The links will be updated shortly.

Capacity

Change

Equity

Mission
Syntiro is committed to working for equity and social justice, access and opportunities that enhance and improve education and employment outcomes.

​About
Syntiro works for equity in partnership with educators, state agencies, and community organizations seeking to acquire knowledge, embrace change, and increase effectiveness in education and employment. For thirty-six years, our Maine-based nonprofit has been respected for its commitment to providing creative and innovative professional development and results-based services addressing critical issues facing Maine and the nation.