New Initative and Events: PhillyGoes2College

Posted by on November 9, 2009

PhillyGoes2College Initiative:
http://www.phila.gov/residents/education/

The overall purpose of the PhillyGoes2College Initiative is to motivate more youth, adults and current college students in Philadelphia to pursue and complete college.  Moreover, by involving all segments of the community in this initiative, Philadelphians attending or planning to attend college in the region, will realize that Philadelphia is the ideal city to earn a college degree and to live in while pursuing a rewarding career.

College Awareness Events

Event:               Philadelphia National College Fair
Date:                            Sunday, November 15, 2009
Location:                      Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall B
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19107
Time:                            11:00am-3:00pm
More Information:         215-418-4700

Event:               Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair
Date:                            Thursday, November 19, 2009
Location:                      Ben Franklin High School
550 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19130
Time:                            3:30pm-7:00pm
More Information:         215-400-4130

Event:               Financial Aid Workshop and Scholarship Raffle
Date:                            Thursday, November 19, 2009
Location:                      Ben Franklin High School
550 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19130
Time:                            3:30pm-4:15pm
5:15pm-6:00pm
More Information:         215-400-4130

Event:                           Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)-Joint Recruitment Fair
Date:                            Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Location:                      School District of Philadelphia 440 North Broad Street (Atrium)
Philadelphia, PA. 19130
Time:                            4:30pm-7:00pm
More Information:         215-400-4130