Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10am- 2pm at the Athens Community Career Academy
All are welcome to the College Factory's 2nd Annual Go Succeed Symposium presented by Georgia Power Foundation. There will be a series of interactive and informative sessions given by professionals related to college prep topics and alternative pathways. This conference is for all high school students, parents/ guardians, and young adults seeking support and information on post-high school opportunities. Register now!
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
10:30 AM Welcome
10:40 AM Keynote Speaker- Julita Sanders, Founder/Chief Executive Officer at Juvenile Offender Advocate
11:00 AM Morning Sessions
Mandy Branch, Assistant Director of Outreach, Training & Communications
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
Brittany Lopez, U-Lead
Lauren Williams, Director of Admissions
Athens Technical College
James Geiser, Senior Managing Consultant
Young Dawgs Program
University of Georgia
12:00 PM Lunch & Computer Room for Financial Aid support
1:00 PM Afternoon Sessions
Catherine Shih, Peer Financial Counselor
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
Barkley Barton II, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
Jennifer Benson, FA Advisor
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
James Geiser, Senior Managing Consultant
Young Dawgs Program
University of Georgia
2:00 PM Closing
10:30 AM Welcome
10:40 AM Keynote Speaker- Julita Sanders, Founder/Chief Executive Officer at Juvenile Offender Advocate
11:00 AM Morning Sessions
- How to apply for and secure scholarships/ financial aid & resources to help undocumented students pay for college
Mandy Branch, Assistant Director of Outreach, Training & Communications
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
Brittany Lopez, U-Lead
- Alternative Career Pathways: Trade schools and vocational education opportunities
Lauren Williams, Director of Admissions
Athens Technical College
- Internships: How to get work experience while in high school
James Geiser, Senior Managing Consultant
Young Dawgs Program
University of Georgia
12:00 PM Lunch & Computer Room for Financial Aid support
1:00 PM Afternoon Sessions
- Making it on a college budget
Catherine Shih, Peer Financial Counselor
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
- Navigating the College Admissions Process
Barkley Barton II, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
Jennifer Benson, FA Advisor
Office of Student Financial Aid
University of Georgia
- Internships: How to get work experience while in high school
James Geiser, Senior Managing Consultant
Young Dawgs Program
University of Georgia
2:00 PM Closing