"OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GROW" HBCU COLLEGE FAIR

900 Lafayette Boulevard,Bridgeport CT 06604

22 October, 2022

Description

This college fair offers high school and transferring students as well as parents in Bridgeport (and the surrounding areas) a unique educational opportunity to increase awareness of HBCUs and prepare for the college admissions process. Come, engage with college and university representatives and alumnae, explore possibilities, and get excited about the prospect of higher education. The event will feature interactive workshops, a college essay clinic (with in-house computers) , networking opportunities, cultural enrichment, and a celebrity guest appearance by actor, Michael Rainey, Jr.! Predominantly Hispanic Institutions of Higher Education as well as Connecticut Colleges and Universities have also been invited. To register a group of 10 or more scholars visit https://form.jotform.com/222217708909056 . Scholars under the age of 18 must have parental permission to attend this event. Applicable parents should visit the following link to sign for consent https://form.jotform.com/222218112898053 . To become an event sponsor or for additional questions e-mail [email protected] We look forward your arrival! This event is hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated-Theta Tau Omega Chapter in collaboration with The Polished Pearls Foundation (philanthropic arm) and community partners: Divine Nine Members: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated-Zeta Phi Lambda Chapter; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated-Omicron Upsilon Omega Chapter, Stamford Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated-Rho Upsilon Chapter; Iota Chi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated and ACCESS Educational Services; Bridgeport Public Schools Family Resource Centers; Eastern Fairfield County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated; Greater Bridgeport STEM Eco-System of United Way Coastal Fairfield County; Newfield Public Library; Stratford Public Schools (Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) We extend a special thank you to our grantors, City of Bridgeport, Prosperity Grant Foundation and Bridgeport Rotary Club.