Agenda

 

Thursday, April 10

4:00 – 11:00 p.m.

HOTEL CHECK IN
Scholars and their parents check into the hotel.

Hotel Front Desk
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

SSS CHECK IN
Scholars check in and pick up event materials at the event registration desk in front of the ballroom.

Convention Center Reg Desk
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

HIGHER ED RECRUITMENT FAIR hosted by the State University System of Florida, the Florida College System and the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Scholars and their parents meet with representatives from Florida higher education institutions to learn about programs of study, internships, and career opportunities throughout Florida.

Seminole Ballroom
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SCHOLAR DINNER
Scholar dinner and networking activity. Parents pick-up scholars at 9:00 p.m.

Seminole Ballroom

Friday, April 11

7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Seminole Ballroom
8:15 – 8:50 a.m.

MORNING GENERAL SESSION

Seminole Ballroom
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

WORKSHOPS

Group A
9:00 – Career Panel
10:05 – College Readiness
11:10 – Financial Aid                   

Group B
9:00 – Financial Aid
10:05 – Career Panel
11:10 – College Readiness                        

Group C
9:00 – College Readiness
10:05 – Financial Aid
11:10 – Career Panel

  • College Readiness Workshop hosted by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Family and Community Outreach
    Learn tips to improve interview, presentation, workforce and other skills.
    • Sun-n-Surf Rooms

  • Financial Aid Workshop hosted by the Florida Lottery
    Learn the process for securing financial aid.
    • Gold Coast Rooms

  • Career Panel hosted by the Florida Education Foundation
    Industry experts share their thoughts on future careers in their workplace with time for Scholars to ask questions.
    • Seminole Ballroom
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

SCHOLAR LUNCH
Parents are on their own for lunch and return at 4:00 p.m. to pick up scholars.

 Seminole Ballroom
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SCHOLAR ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
Scholars will participate in hands-on mathematics and science based activities.

 Seminole Ballroom
4:00 – 5:45 p.m.

SCHOLAR BREAK
Parents and scholars have time to relax before awards ceremony.

 
5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

DINNER

 Seminole Ballroom
6:45 – 8:00 p.m.

AWARDS CEREMONY hosted by Florida Lottery, Florida Prepaid College Foundation & State Farm

  • Welcome 

  • Keynote
  • Formal Recognition of Scholars and Awards Presentation
  • Special Recognition

  • Group Photo
 Seminole Ballroom

Saturday, April 12

 

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