Expo Seminars

College Athletics: What Every High School Student Should Know- Only 2% of high school athletes receive an athletic scholarship and only 34% of college athletes have an athletic scholarship. Parents and student-athletes will learn about the pitfalls and what needs to be done to get the student-athlete on the right track and where he needs to be in order to have the best opportunity to receive a scholarship.

Ensuring Our Youth Are College Ready, Career Ready: What Parents Can Do- Learn eight college and career readiness components that provide a framework for ensuring your children are college and career ready.  Topics include College Aspirations, Academic Planning, Extracurricular Engagement, College Affordability, and Transitioning to College.

Financial Aid & Scholarships- Learn how to Apply, Plan and Pay for college through The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

Freshman Seminar 101- The transition from a High School Senior to a College Freshman is not easy. Acquire student tips to help you survive your first year of college!

High School Connections- High School Connections (HSC) is a partnership between Cumberland County Schools and Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) that provides seamless dual enrollment educational opportunities for high school students in order to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees that lead to college transfer or provide entry-level job skills

Miss Independent- Females only workshop focusing on making the transition from girlhood to becoming a young lady. Receive guidance on how to deal with situations of conflict, social networking, etiquette and other areas of struggle and uncertainty. This interactive workshop will address appropriate behavior and provide a forum for honest discussion. 

The Year of the Gentlemen- Males only workshop featuring topics that invigorate the minds of young males prospering to succeed!

Keynote Speaker:

 Mr. Raymond J. Sharp