TRiO / Upward Bound
What is TRIO?
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) includes eight programs (Educational Opportunities Centers, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staff, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, Veterans Upward Bound), each designed to help assist low-income individuals, first-generation students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate.
What’s included on a TRiO Trip with Gerber?
At Gerber Tours, we believe that travel can forever change how every student sees the world around them. From connecting with professors and peers while visiting colleges/universities, to participating in major multicultural events happening in cities across the US, the possibilities are endless.
University tours with interactive on-campus experiences, connecting TRIO students with peers and professors throughout the US.
Historical attractions and multicultural events, immersing students in the culture and ambience of the destination city.
Every tour is designed to meet the unique financial needs of your group. Everyone deserves the opportunity to travel!
Why Schools Choose Gerber Tours
Trusted Experience. Reliable Support. Student-Focused Travel.
50+ Years of Educational Travel Expertise
With more than five decades of experience, Gerber Tours has designed and delivered enriching travel programs for thousands of students each year.
A Partner, Not Just a Provider
Our team is accessible, responsive, and committed to supporting you through every stage of planning and travel.
Learning That Extends Beyond the Classroom
Seeing the world firsthand helps students connect ideas, discover new interests, and engage in ways textbooks alone cannot. Our tours are designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and create experiences students carry with them long after they return home.
Let’s Start Planning
No two classrooms are alike, and no two Gerber Tours programs are either! Tell us what your students are learning, and we’ll design an unforgettable educational experience that brings your curriculum to life.
“Let’s Talk TRIO” Podcast
Juan Rivas, Former director of the TRIO/Upward Bound program at Eastern New Mexico University has developed an incredible podcast, Let’s Talk TRIO.
This podcast focuses on the advocates, students, staff, and alumni of the federal TRIO programs (Equal Opportunity Centers, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, McNair, Talent Search, Student Support Services) to amplify their message and story. Their mission is to provide a platform to the TRIO community so that they may share their story and educational journey.