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Virtual Parent Meeting Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Click HERE to register!
Join GEAR UP Georgia and College Readiness 101 for a parent series designed to help families through the college transition process.
| Dates (6-8 pm) | Session Descriptions |
| June 16, 2022 | The Starting A College Transition Journey session will show parents the correlation between their parent profile and the trajectory of their child’s post-secondary education journey. Parents will learn about their role in their child’s college transition process and how to create a successful plan for themselves as their child matriculates to college. |
| June 23, 2022 | Financial Aid 101 is a review for some and an overview for all parents on the process of funding a college education. Concepts including federal, state, institutional and private aid opportunities will be discussed. Parents will also have an opportunity to complete the FAFSA application (if they haven’t already done so) at the end of the workshop in preparation for their child’s 2022 college freshman year. It’s not too late!! |
| July 14, 2022 | Social & Emotional Awareness will discuss stressors that students will encounter through the college transition. Parents will become more mindful of positive and negative consequences, how to encourage their child to self-advocate for themselves and create a plan for future experiences. |
| July 28, 2022 | College Student Financial Literacy includes presentations surrounding common money mistakes and creating a financial plan for upcoming college students. Through this session, parents will create a simple budget for their child, identify common pitfalls, and learn about resources available to them. |
| August 11, 2022 | The Talk is a presentation surrounding peer pressure, sex, drugs, and alcohol. Parents will engage in a discussion about the social pressures of college freedom, including the college’s Title IX response. |
| August 25, 2022 | The First-Year Experience session will expose parents to the experience of going through the high school to college transition with their child. Parents will also learn who to know on campus and what resources they need to look for when they get there. |
Settling into college life is a big step for students and a big adjustment for parents, too! The roles and responsibilities of the new college parent are not clearly defined. How do you learn to be a supportive college parent while making sure your student has the skills they need to succeed? Join special guest speaker, Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner, college transition educator, creator of the Talking College (TM) Cards, and co-author of How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You're There), for this practical session on things you can do to support your student's success in college while lessening your involvement in their daily lives as they become more self-reliant. Topics will include:Name Your Changing Role: How to Be a Great College Parent and Help Your Student Make a Successful Transition Date Jul 27 (Wed)
8:00pm EDT / 5:00pm PDT
Duration: 1h 00mLocation Online: Click HERE to register! Description
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM (Virtual)
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Join GEAR UP Georgia to learn tips, tricks, and best practices to get yourself organized and ready for success in college. GEAR UP Georgia students that attend will receive a Grubhub meal credit for dinner.
Monday, July 25, 2022 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Savannah State University, Whiting Hall Auditorium
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Join GEAR UP Georgia and College Readiness 101 for a predatory event designed for parents if college-bound students. Come get all of your questions answered for your child's upcoming high school to college transition.
July 20-22 in Atlanta, GA on Emory University's Campus
Register HERE!
Usher’s New Look is bringing together 200+ youth to celebrate 23 years of unstoppable global youth leadership at the 4th, Annual Disruptivator Summit. This 3-day summit will feature speakers, networking, performances, a career fair, and tons of awesome surprises! Space is limited, so if you’re in high school 9-12th grade with a desire to use your “spark” to make positive change in the world, reserve your spot now! It’s going to be epic!
July 20-22 in Atlanta, GA on Emory University's Campus
Register HERE!
Usher’s New Look is bringing together 200+ youth to celebrate 23 years of unstoppable global youth leadership at the 4th, Annual Disruptivator Summit. This 3-day summit will feature speakers, networking, performances, a career fair, and tons of awesome surprises! Space is limited, so if you’re in high school 9-12th grade with a desire to use your “spark” to make positive change in the world, reserve your spot now! It’s going to be epic!
July 20-22 in Atlanta, GA on Emory University's Campus
Register HERE!
Usher’s New Look is bringing together 200+ youth to celebrate 23 years of unstoppable global youth leadership at the 4th, Annual Disruptivator Summit. This 3-day summit will feature speakers, networking, performances, a career fair, and tons of awesome surprises! Space is limited, so if you’re in high school 9-12th grade with a desire to use your “spark” to make positive change in the world, reserve your spot now! It’s going to be epic!
The NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference is the national convening of professionals, parents, students, policymakers, and community partners who support GEAR UP programs and the students they serve nationally. You will gain ideas, strategies, and tools to better serve GEAR UP students through inspiring plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and networking opportunities.
The NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference is the national convening of professionals, parents, students, policymakers, and community partners who support GEAR UP programs and the students they serve nationally. You will gain ideas, strategies, and tools to better serve GEAR UP students through inspiring plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and networking opportunities.
The NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference is the national convening of professionals, parents, students, policymakers, and community partners who support GEAR UP programs and the students they serve nationally. You will gain ideas, strategies, and tools to better serve GEAR UP students through inspiring plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, and networking opportunities.
WHEN: July 16, 2022, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WHERE: Westlake High School
2400 Union Rd SW,
Atlanta, GA 30331
HOW: Click HERE to register!
Parents will participate in knowledge-building sessions to better prepare their households for a college education. Parents are invited to bring their questions for an engaging panel discussion with higher education professionals.
Virtual Parent Meeting Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Click HERE to register!
Join GEAR UP Georgia and College Readiness 101 for a parent series designed to help families through the college transition process.
| Dates (6-8 pm) | Session Descriptions |
| June 16, 2022 | The Starting A College Transition Journey session will show parents the correlation between their parent profile and the trajectory of their child’s post-secondary education journey. Parents will learn about their role in their child’s college transition process and how to create a successful plan for themselves as their child matriculates to college. |
| June 23, 2022 | Financial Aid 101 is a review for some and an overview for all parents on the process of funding a college education. Concepts including federal, state, institutional and private aid opportunities will be discussed. Parents will also have an opportunity to complete the FAFSA application (if they haven’t already done so) at the end of the workshop in preparation for their child’s 2022 college freshman year. It’s not too late!! |
| July 14, 2022 | Social & Emotional Awareness will discuss stressors that students will encounter through the college transition. Parents will become more mindful of positive and negative consequences, how to encourage their child to self-advocate for themselves and create a plan for future experiences. |
| July 28, 2022 | College Student Financial Literacy includes presentations surrounding common money mistakes and creating a financial plan for upcoming college students. Through this session, parents will create a simple budget for their child, identify common pitfalls, and learn about resources available to them. |
| August 11, 2022 | The Talk is a presentation surrounding peer pressure, sex, drugs, and alcohol. Parents will engage in a discussion about the social pressures of college freedom, including the college’s Title IX response. |
| August 25, 2022 | The First-Year Experience session will expose parents to the experience of going through the high school to college transition with their child. Parents will also learn who to know on campus and what resources they need to look for when they get there. |
Monday, July 11, 2022 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Columbus State University, Davidson Center
Click HERE to register!
Join GEAR UP Georgia and College Readiness 101 for a predatory event designed for parents if college-bound students. Come get all of your questions answered for your child's upcoming high school to college transition.
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