Co-presented by PVCC and Phoenix College
Saturday, March 9, 2016 | 9:15 am – 2 pm
Phoenix College, Bulpitt Auditorium
1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Free parking
PHOENIX (Dec. 3, 2015) – Families and community members are invited to attend a FREE workshop that will provide them with the information they need to navigate the road to college. Topics covered include the process and requirements of enrollment; resources and programs to help you succeed; different ways to finance your education; and university transfer partnerships and programs.
The event is sponsored by Paradise Valley Community College; Phoenix College; the Vietnamese Community of Arizona, the MCCCD Asian Pacific Islander Association; TNT Radio; Viet Lifestyles Magazine; and But Tre Magazine.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration requested at CommunityLearningDay@yahoo.com, or by phone at 602-787-7354, or text to 623-693-7234. Schedule:
9:15 am – Breakfast
9:30 am – Opening Remarks
9:50 am – Making the right investment in education | Dr. Nguyen “Huu” Hoang
10:20 am – Meetings with university representatives
10:35 – 11 am – Concurrent sessions:
A-1 | Steps to enter colleges and universities
A-2 | Student loans and student loan forgiveness
A-3 | Career choices
11:10 – 11:40 am – Concurrent sessions:
B-1 | How to obtain federal grants/financial aid
B-2 | How to be successful in college and universities
B-3 | Leadership development
11:40 am – Lunch break
12:20 pm – Keynote Speaker
1 – 2 pm – Panel discussion: Career choices; public service careers; personal success stories.
Panelists include students, educators, and members of the local Asian, Asian American, Asian Pacific Islander community.
