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!

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​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                              

• How to apply for and secure scholarships/ financial aid  & resources to help undocumented students pay for college            

           Speakers: 
           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       

           Speaker: 
          Lauren Williams, Director of Admissions
          Athens Technical College

• Internships:  How to get work experience while in high school     

          Speaker: 
          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    

           Speaker: 
           Catherine Shih, Peer Financial Counselor
           Office of Student Financial Aid
           University of Georgia

• Navigating the College Admissions Process          

           Speakers:
          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     

          Speaker: 
          James Geiser, Senior Managing Consultant
          Young Dawgs Program
          University of Georgia
                                               
2:00 PM               Closing