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 * HOME
 * ABOUT US
   * GET TO KNOW GEC
   * WHO WE ARE
   * OUR HISTORY
   * OUR STAFF
   * OUR BOARD
   * PARTNERS
   * STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
   * CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
   * CONTACT US
 * PROGRAMS
   * S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAM
   * COMMUNITY OUTREACH
   * ENTREPENEURIAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
   * S.M.A.R.T. & MENTAL HEALTH
   * SUMMER CAMP
 * HEALTH & WELLNESS
   * AFTER SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM (ANP)
   * COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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donations make a direct impact on the lives of the GEC kids.

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SUPPORT GEC

The Gargiulo Education Center provides enriching academic and entrepreneurial
opportunities in a caring environment to students from the agriculture, migrant,
at-risk populations with the goal of improving the future of the families, one
child at a time.

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LOCATION & HOURS

1414 Rail Head Blvd.
Naples, Florida 34110

Program Hours (school days):
2:30 – 6:00 pm

Office hours (M-F):
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
(Closed from 1-2 pm for lunch)

Special evening or weekend appointments are available upon contact with the
Director at 239-596-1975. Translation services are available.




ASHLEY’S JOURNEY: FROM STUDENT TO LEADER, SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION
AND MENTORSHIP

In the journey of education, there are those rare individuals who seem destined
for greatness from the moment they step into the classroom. Ashley is one such
shining...
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FROM SELF-DOUBT TO SUCCESS: HOW THE EAP TRANSFORMED ULISES INTO A CONFIDENT
YOUNG ARTIST

The Entrepreneurial Apprenticeship Program (EAP) offers numerous benefits to
participating children, including the opportunity to learn valuable skills and
earn a real...
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GRADUATE & NURSING STUDENT, EVELYN GETS A PROMOTION

Meet Evelyn Martinez! She’s currently in her second year at Florida SouthWestern
State College, pursuing her dream of becoming an RN. Alongside her studies, she
dedicates...
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REACHING FOR THE STARS: A GALA TO REMEMBER

On April 25, a Table at Le Cirque, Mediterra Style, unfolded at the Mediterra
Country Club as we gathered for a night of inspiration and generosity at the
annual Gargiulo...
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NEWSLETTERS

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 * June 2021 – GEC News
 * February 2021 – GEC News
 * August 2020 – GEC News
 * July 2019 – GEC News
   

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WELCOME

The Gargiulo Education Center is a pro bono agricultural, migrant and at-risk
after-school program founded in the year 2000 under the umbrella of Redlands
Christian Migrant Program. In 2014, the Gargiulo Education Center became its own
501c3. Instead of returning home from school to an empty house, the Gargiulo
Education Center provides academic enrichment opportunities in a safe and
nurturing environment to low-income, disadvantaged, at-risk students from
kindergarten to high school (K-12) at no cost to the families.

At least 25 percent of our students have learning deficits and/or emotional
challenges. Not only do some of the migrant families uproot and leave their
homes in North Naples (Collier County) after the season has concluded, which in
itself is traumatic, but upon their return, some of the children have missed a
month or more of school. It is extremely challenging for these children to catch
up academically and emotionally, especially because over 90% of their parents do
not speak English. Our program focuses on tutoring in reading, writing, math,
and entrepreneurial activities. We try to work with the children on a one-to-one
basis in accordance to their needs and interests.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US and help us plant the seeds that foster a lifetime of
learning!


WHAT THE EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS

All 60 students are separated by grade to be with their core teachers for
tutoring in grade level content. In addition, we offer extracurricular programs
to the students including STEAM classes 4 days a week. They work in small groups
with certified STEAM teachers and participate in thought-provoking activities.
Through this program, our students have gained confidence and stepped outside of
themselves with an eagerness to learn more. The Education Center helps provide
experiences similar to their school peers. 


HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:



ACADEMICS

Education is the overarching component that is infused throughout all of the
programs of the Gargiulo Education Center. This is our number one priority.  We
believe the best way to break the cycle of poverty is through education, and it
begins with employing the best staff.  Only certified teachers are retained by
GEC to educate our areas most at risk youth.  We pride ourselves in being able
to retain this level of dedicated educators and the results show. Over 18% of
our are students are attaining straights A’s throughout this academic year and
growing. Learn more.

STEAM

Science, Technology (coding/computers/web), Engineering (3D
printing/design/robotics), Art/Music, Mathematics

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EAP – ENTREPRENEURIAL APPRENTICESHIP  PROGRAM

The Entrepreneurial Apprenticeship Program opens the door to career paths and
trades that our students may otherwise not be familiar with.

The students learn basic work skills such as social media, operations,
maintenance, administrative duties, data work, budgeting, and event planning
while earning paid stipends.

The GEC Junior Committee is a part of the center’s Entrepreneurial
Apprenticeship Program and was established to empower and engage students in
decision making in their school for rules, discipline, activities, and events.

They have created the GEC Reward Store to reward their fellow students at the
center for good grades, manners, and behavior. The students earn points and then
convert the points into dollars to purchase items at the store.

Etiquette lessons are offered at Cypress Woods where students learn hospitality
skills. Learn More.

S.M.A.R.T. BUILDING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

The S.M.A.R.T. initiative was created as a pilot program to provide emotional
health support and first aid for Gargiulo Education Center migrant students due
to the lack of services provided in our area of North Naples. While it is clear
that there is a serious need for psychological intervention in today’s young
society with mental health challenges and disorders, it is even more evident
among the migrant children population. Many of the children have serious
anxiety, anger, and depression disorders due to the stress of the migrant
lifestyle.  It is hard enough for our children to return from school to an empty
house, but the limited time spent with their parents (or in some cases a single
parent) is more than challenging. Learn More.

Visit the Programs section in the main menu to learn more about what GEC offers
the children.




ENDOWMENT FUND

In collaboration with the Community Foundation of Collier County, the Gargiulo
Education Center has established an endowment fund where contributions to the
fund will be held, invested for lifetime giving. This Fund was created to ensure
the longevity of our commitment to the success in our students’ future. This
fund would allow you to donate appreciated stock and bonds, cash and other
assets such as bequests, charitable leads trusts, charitable remainder trusts,
life insurance, annuities and retirement plans on a tax-favorable basis. 

Join others by giving or pledging to the Gargiulo Education Center Endowment
Fund to improve the lives of our local migrant children.



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