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Schedule

The flow of the day

9:30 AM
Doors open

Registration & Breakfast

Arrive, check in, grab breakfast, and meet your group for the day.

9:45 AM
Welcome

Welcome — Pheobie Thomas

A welcome from Pheobie Thomas, Director of ERESC.

9:50 AM
Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks — Andrea Smith

Opening remarks from Andrea Smith, Founder of MAAC.

10:00 – 10:40
Round 1

Round 1 of workshops

Group A → Workshop I (College & Career Opportunities + Resource Fair). Group B → Workshop II (Resilience). Group C → Workshop III (Step Into the Future).

10:45 – 11:25
Round 2

Round 2 of workshops

Group A → Workshop II (Resilience). Group B → Workshop III (Step Into the Future). Group C → Workshop I + Resource Fair.

11:30 – 12:10
Round 3

Round 3 of workshops

Group A → Workshop III (Step Into the Future). Group B → Workshop I + Resource Fair. Group C → Workshop II (Resilience).

12:15 – 12:45
Break

Lunch

Lunch is provided. Eat, talk, decompress.

12:45 – 2:00
Closing

Closing Celebration

Senior giveaways and attendee swag bags. The day ends on a high note.

The three workshops

What you'll do in each room.

Every group rotates through all three. Each one is interactive and hands-on.

Workshop I

College and Career Opportunities Resource Fair

Becca's Closet, College Fair

An interactive, informative session designed to prepare students for one of the most important steps in their academic and professional journeys: exploring future college pathways and career opportunities.

During this session, students will learn how to research colleges, training programs, and employers; how to approach recruiters; and how to communicate their goals, strengths, and interests effectively. Participants will explore strategies for identifying programs that align with their long-term aspirations, understanding admissions expectations, and navigating the evolving job market.

Workshop II

Using Resilience to Navigate Life

This is an empowering, interactive workshop designed to help participants understand resilience, strengthen it, and apply it to real-life challenges. Life is filled with unexpected changes, stressors, and transitions — but resilience gives us the ability not just to survive these moments, but to grow through them.

In this workshop, participants will explore what resilience truly is (and what it isn't), uncover the internal and external factors that shape their response to adversity, and learn evidence-based strategies for cultivating resilience in everyday life. Through guided reflection, group discussion, and practical exercises, attendees will gain insights into emotional regulation, reframing perspectives, coping skills, and the power of supportive relationships.

Workshop III

Step Into the Future: Bootcamp 101

This interactive workshop gives high school students a clear and practical introduction to preparing for college. Students will learn the basics of financial literacy, including what college really costs, how scholarships work, and step-by-step guidance through the college application process. By the end of the workshop, our scholars are better prepared to enter college with clarity, confidence, and a concrete plan for success.

Voices on the stage

Speakers worth showing up for.

Educators, founders, alumni, and mentors with stories that hit close to home. Lineup confirmed in the weeks ahead.

Pheobie Thomas PT

Pheobie Thomas

Director · ERESC

Pheobie leads ERESC and welcomes students to College Day. Her work has helped open doors for students across the region through resource coordination and school partnerships.

Welcome · 9:45 AM
Andrea Smith AS

Andrea Smith

Founder · MAAC

Andrea founded MAAC to make sure every high school student has a clear path to college. She'll share opening remarks that frame why College Day exists and what we hope students take from the day.

Opening Remarks · 9:50 AM
Laquisha Valentin LV

Laquisha Valentin

Special Announcement

Laquisha will share a special announcement before lunch. Bio coming soon.

Announcement · 12:00 PM
Speaker photo ?

Speaker Name

Role · Organization

A short bio about this speaker — who they are, what they bring, and why students will want to listen.

Session · TBD
Speaker photo ?

Speaker Name

Role · Organization

A short bio about this speaker — who they are, what they bring, and why students will want to listen.

Session · TBD
Speaker photo ?

Speaker Name

Role · Organization

A short bio about this speaker — who they are, what they bring, and why students will want to listen.

Session · TBD

Lineup updated as confirmations come in. Log in as admin to add bios and headshots.

The resource fair

Colleges, scholarship orgs, and community partners — under one roof.

The Resource Fair is part of Workshop I and runs throughout the morning rotations. Walk the floor, meet college recruiters, talk to community partners, and pick up materials.

This year's fair includes Becca's Closet — providing free formal attire to students who need it for prom, graduation, and beyond — alongside the College Fair with regional schools and scholarship orgs.

Are you a college or org? Request a table →
Resource fair photo
Day-of

Show up curious. Create your profile when you get there.

You'll create a quick profile when you arrive on May 15 — then log in any time to see your info, fill out surveys, and follow your day.