College Scholarship Symposium

2323 Sylvan Road,East Point GA 30344

12 November, 2022

Description

Whether you are a parent of a student in Elementary, Middle or High school and looking to get a head start on your student college planning or a graduating senior just beginning the college application process, this College Prep Workshop is for you! Attendees will learn to navigate the college planning process, along with, tips and strategies to help with: College Prep for Children in Grades K-12College Admissions RequirementsChoosing the Best CollegeSubmitting Competitive ApplicationsSecuring Grants & ScholarshipsAdditional Ways to Pay for CollegeHelp parents understand the action steps needed to define their student’s college scholarship application process and the most effective ways to help finance their student’s education. The College & Career Symposium is free and open to Middle School and High Schools, grades 6th –12th, and other special guests who will offer various insight and informative resources youth shall be conscious of as they embark upon their postsecondary educational trajectory. Students and family members will be invited to learn where to find Scholarships, popular databases such as the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), how to begin and submit their applications, and resume and writing workshop tips and tricks. While also having the opportunity to speak with some of Georgia's most influential Business owners and Professionals at the top of their fields. Students and parents will have the chance to listen to a panel discussion and ask their questions to guests and gain some insight into their career paths. Please RSVP by 11/9/22 because refreshments will be served. Moderator Kedria J. Knight, has worked in the Atlanta Public School district for more than 17 years. I have my BS in Human Services with a minor in Christian Studies from Shorter University. Although my profession is working as a Principal Administrative Assistant in Atlanta Public Schools, my passion is pouring into others. There is a quote that I try to live out each day of my life from the beautiful Maya Angelou that says "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." As I continue to cultivate and gain wisdom, it has become natural for me to express my passion and sincere dedication to helping others. I realized very early in life that it isn't only important to tell others that you care but to show them you care, and actions are much stronger than words. I display these critical pieces in a holistic approach by mentoring in compromising ways for me as the mentor and the mentee, showing consistency, and building confidence and communication skills. This continues to work as a positive message to many people I encounter and often seems to be the key for them to open up to positive dialogue when in need. An African proverb that she holds dear to her heart and truly inspires her work states, "It takes a village to raise a child." I believe this to be true and aspire to be a part of the village that continuously helps a child. Presenter College Scholarships: It's A Different World (IADW) Desireé Robinson, MS “Communicate, Motivate, Educate” is the hallmark of who I am as a veteran communicator and former college professor with more than 25 years' experience in journalism and public relations. But in 2019, my real full-time part-time job was serving as a CCMO, a Chief College Management Officer. That’s right! I shuffled two high school seniors (and now a third senior) successfully through the college and scholarship application process. My experiences became the inspiration behind creating IADW, which stands for, “It’s A Different World” because, well, it is! My goal is to help you and your family avoid common mistakes and put you on the path of increasing your college scholarship success potential without going into burdensome debt. Panel Guest Victoria Lamar has been using her creative vision and insight to grow companies and take them to the next level. Victoria graduated from Westlake High School in South Fulton, Ga where she was a student athlete participating in varsity track and field, while balancing multiple organizations that she led. In 2018, Victoria founded Securing Degrees, LLC where she helps students find and win scholarships for higher education. Since the inception of her company she has worked with over 2500 students and have helped them accumulate over $11 Million in scholarships. Victoria has partnered with over 15 schools, non profits, and organizations including the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). She has also been featured in multiple publications and news media including FOX 5 Atlanta, FOX 2 KTVU, and Gwinnett Daily Post. Through her unique understanding of social media and how to better manage companies, Victoria has been an asset in the upward growth of multiple companies. Victoria has a wide array of experience in the consulting, supply chain, and human resource industries. In 2022, Victoria will graduate from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business - Managerial Sciences. Victoria is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated - Eta Mu Chapter. Victoria is passionate about helping students use their talents, academics, and skills to achieve college debt- free. Panel Guest Maria Grovner is the School Counseling Coordinator for Atlanta Public Schools (APS). She provides leadership, training, and support to the school counselors in the school district. In addition to providing direction and coordination for the K-12 school counseling program, Grovner also implements best practices in the areas of school counseling, student support, and other related factors to promote student learning and progress. Some of the initiatives she has implemented in the district related to college planning include scholarship seminars, college success summer programs, college advising professional development, college essay writing support teams, and a summer program for the school counselors to stay connected with scholars over the summer to ensure they have what they need to enroll in college the following fall. Prior to coming to Atlanta Public Schools, Ms. Grovner had the distinct pleasure of serving school counselors throughout Georgia as the School Counseling Program Specialist at the Georgia Department of Education. She had the opportunity to share effective practices with school counselors across the state, in person as well as virtually. Her educational tenure also includes having served as a middle school counselor for nine years at the largest middle school in the state (in Gwinnett County) and a high school counselor for six years and a middle school teacher for four years.