Events
Events
Applying to college can be intimidating
Events to help tackle the college admissions process
Writing essays, compiling a resume, finding scholarships—where to start? USJ provides a combination of workshops and special events to give you the information you need and a safe and supportive “family” of friends and experts to help you on your road to college.
Events
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Kickoff Event
OnlineDate
September 30, 2021Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
Welcome to our first event where the USJ board and our mentors will introduce you to the USJ family. We will discuss our program which is composed of our workshops, mentoring sessions, and scholarship opportunities. We will also discuss what you can expect from the program and what is expected of you to successfully complete the program and fulfill your higher education goals.
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Applying for College
OnlineDate
October 21, 2021Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
During this workshop, an expert in the college admissions process will teach you about the do’s and don’ts when completing and submitting your college applications. The expert will also give you concrete tips on how to improve your chances of getting accepted to your university/college of choice.
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Mentoring Session
OnlineDate
December 2, 2021Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
This event is designed for you to work with your mentors on discussing your individual higher education goals and possible obstacles to achieving those goals. The mentor will provide guidance on creating a plan to help you succeed with your goals.
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Money for College
OnlineDate
November 18, 2021Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
An expert on financial aid and scholarships will share information about local, state, and national financial aid/scholarship resources. The expert will make sure to also present on scholarship opportunities for undocumented students.
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Winter Party
OnlineDate
January 13, 2022Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
During this event, you will have the chance to take part in a variety of fun activities designed to help you get to know other students, the mentors, and the USJ board.
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Hunting for Scholarships
OnlineDate
January 27, 2022Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
Because money for college is so important, we will have another session focused on researching, finding, applying for, and successfully obtaining scholarships.
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Career Panel
OnlineDate
February 24, 2022Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
Professionals from a variety of careers will talk about their journeys to higher education, their obstacles, and how they were able to achieve their professional goals. You will also learn about a variety of career options.
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Self Advocacy for College Success
OnlineDate
March 17, 2022Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
An inspirational speaker will share their personal journey to motivate you to continue working hard as you reach the home stretch of the school year.
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Closing Ceremony
OnlineDate
June 2, 2022Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmDescription
Finishing the year on a high note, USJ will celebrate our students’ completion of the program, their individual achievements, and the work of their mentors. We will also award USJ scholarships to a select group of talented and hard-working seniors. The event will close with an inspirational talk by an influential leader in our community.
