Educational
Performance
InternationalWhat 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.
Why Gerber Tours?
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.
Every student deserves the opportunity to turn the impossible into reality. Through travel, culture immersion, multicultural events, and immersive college/career experiences, every student in the TRIO programs can aspire to greatness!
Browse Our Programs
Below you will find some sample itineraries of former TRIO travel programs. Each of our tours are designed with budget, quality, and exciting experiences in the forefront of the program!
What People are Saying
"The impact of bringing our students to NYC for the first time was incredible! Having never been in a city before made them feel very connected with what they see on tv."
Emily H. - TRIO Coordinator
"I was very worried about the trip cost for the low-income students in our Upward Bound program. Your tour company helped keep our costs low while traveling to DC. and more students were able to travel because of it!"
Jonathan - Upward Bound Director
"Bringing our students to a college and meeting with a professor to talk about majors that interested them was very impactful. An experience that connected them with a school more than anytime before!"
Todd G. - TRIO Coordinator
“As a TRIO Upward Bound Director, I highly recommend Gerber Tours to any TRIO program that is planning a trip. Gerber tours takes the stress out of the trip planning so you can concentrate on making the trip a positive experience for your students. Their experience, professionalism and reasonable cost is what makes them one of the best in the business.”
Frank DelleCurti - Upward Bound Director
"I’ve planned student-based trips for the last 12 years, the last 9 years using Gerber Tours. They have ALWAYS been very helpful and responsive to my needs. Mary Werther and her team are outstanding!! I would strongly recommend Gerber Tours to help you plan your next adventure."
TJ Nelson, University of Louisiana Lafayette - Talent Search Program
“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.
Listen to the latest episodes here or wherever you get your podcasts from.
