ECMC "Realizing the College Dream" Workshop

501 Cesar Chavez,San Francisco CA 94124

30 August, 2021

Description

Join us for an exciting workshop designed to help educators increase college attendance among low-income, first-generation students! When you're a teacher, few things are more frustrating than watching bright students with endless potential rule out college because they think it's too expensive or a waste of time. "Realizing the College Dream" can help you reach those students and show them that college is one opportunity they can't afford to miss. 8:30 AM - Registration 9:00 AM - Welcome & Introductions 9:30 AM - Thinking of Yourself as a College-Bound Student Imagining the futureExploring career options First generation college studentsCollege admissionsNoon - Networking luncheon (provided by ECMC) 1:00 PM - Debunking the Myth That "You Can't Afford College" Financial Aid & ScholarshipsThe importance of managing your money 2:00 PM - Workshops and Presentations for Families of College-Bound Youth Preparing for College: A Guide for FamiliesPlanning a financial aid night for students and families 3:00 PM - Wrap-up and adjourn