College Bound Workshops Series for Parents and Students

Posted by on March 14, 2011

COLLEGE BOUND
A free and exciting series of college prep workshops for high school students and parents

The Blues Babe Foundation, in collaboration with Central North Epic Stakeholders and Honickman
Learning Center Comcast & Technology Labs in North Philadelphia, present a series of free workshops
for college bound students and parents. Space is limited and advance registration is required for each
workshop. For more information please call 267-324-5600 or visit http://www.bluesbabefoundation.org.

KEEPIN’ IT REAL FOCUSED
A Goal Design Seminar
Presented by Lacey C. Clark! of Sisters’ Sanctuary
Through symbolic representation via collage and creative charting techniques, participants will set and
design their goals to see them to fruition. This 2-hour workshop allows students in the 9th and 10th grade
to begin taking action steps towards creating their future.

OUTSIDE YOUR BOX
A Personal Development Seminar
Presented by Nia Dixon of Education Through The Arts (ETTA)
This interactive workshop will help students embrace new experiences and take advantage of the
opportunities that surround them. It will also introduce life skills to 9th and 10th grade students that will
be essential for navigating the transition to college.

HIGHER LEARNING
Maximizing Your College Experience
Presented by Brian Peterson
This workshop for 11th and 12th grade students will outline proven strategies for how to thrive in college.
Undergraduates from various schools will engage students in an honest Q&A session about what to
expect when they go to college. Participants will also receive a copy of the book Higher Learning:
Maximizing Your College Experience.

CHOICES
Selecting the Right College and Major for You
Presented by Nia Dixon of Education Through The Arts (ETTA)
Many students struggle with trying to determine where to go to school and what to select as a major. This
workshop provides a space for students to do a personal self-assessment and receive individualized
assistance from professionals along with input from recent graduates.

COLLEGE PREP FOR PARENTS
Helping You Plan For Your Child To Go To College
Presented by Collen Bynum (a parent)
Preparing mentally and financially for your child to go to college is a process. This parent-led seminar will
provide information about scholarships, financial aid forms, and other resources to help you begin.
Parents with students in the 10th & 11th grade will receive first preference for admission to this workshop.

Special Thanks: Central North Epic Stakeholders, Honickman Learning Center & Comcast Technology Labs, and Lion’s Story.