Launch Your Dream

College and Career Conference

Wednesday, March 7,

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

at the Wilson Talent Center (formerly Capital Area Career Center), Mason

   

What are your plans after high school? Not sure where to start?

Come learn more at the

4th Annual Launch Your Dream College and Career Conference. 

• This event is designed for high school students, young adults and parents or adult mentors.  

• The event features a College and Career Fair, College and Career Advising, and workshops on Writing Essays, Financial Aid and the College-going Experience.
  

This event is FREE but please register to be eligble for door prizes.  There will be FREE parking and food.

   

Schedule for the Evening

5:15 pm             Doors Open 

5:30 - 7:00pm   Over 30 College and Career Fair representatives plus College and Career Advising

Workshops

      Session A:  6:00 - 6:45 pm 

1) Financial Aid Basics:  An overview of the financial aid process, types of financial aid and scholarships, and the FAFSA process from the State Scholarships and Grants Division of the Michigan Dept. of Treasury (Recommended for juniors, seniors, and adults)

2) The College Going Experience (Youth-led Keynote):  The Waverly High School College Ambassadors will facilitate a panel with current high school and college students on the importance of college, how it's different from high schook, and the steps to take to be ready. (Recommended for students)

    Session B:  7:00 - 7:45 pm

College Essays-Myths and Facts:  Everyone has a story to tell.  These stories are the foundation of a great college or scholarship essay.  Join WOW Writing Workshop for this fun session with practical tips on writing an essay that will get you noticed by college admissions reps.  (Recommended for students)

7:45 pm      Door Prizes and Evaluation

 

Need Transportation? 

Option 1:  CATA stops at the Capital Area Career Center.

Option 2:  Depart and Return from Lansing School District.  (Please note this option is only available if a minimum of 20 students register.)

Please be sure to register to secure your transportation!

Register Now! Thank you to our Sponsors!

  

Cum Laude Sponsors

Lansing Community College

Honors Sponsors: 

AFLAC, Davenport University, Greater Michigan Construction Academy,

Michigan State University Federal Credit Uion

 

College and Career Vendors (Invited or confirmed)

AFLAC (Confirmed)

Air National Guard

Alma College 

AmeriCorps (Confirmed)

Capital Area Michigan Works (Confirmed)

Career Quest (Confirmed)

Cleary University

College for Creative Studies

Davenport University (Confirmed)

Eastern Michigan University (Confirmed)

Greater Michigan Construction Academy (Confirmed)

Ferris State University

Lake Superior State University

Lansing Community College (Over 10 Divisions Confirmed)

Kettering University

Kuyper University (Confirmed)

Michigan Department of Transportation (Confirmed)

Michigan Department of Treasury State Scholarships and Grants (Confirmed)

Michigan State University (Confirmed)

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (Confirmed)

Michigan Technical University (Confirmed)

Northern Michigan University (Confirmed)

Northwood University (Confirmed)

Oakland University (Confirmed)

Olivet College (Confirmed)

Saginaw Valley State University (Confirmed)

University of Michigan Dearborn (Confirmed)

University of Michigan Flint (Confirmed)

U.S. Army

U.S. Marines

Western Michigan University (Confirmed)

Wilson Talent Center (Confirmed)

Young Entrepreneurs Academy- Michigan State Chamber of Commerce