Pre-College Schedule of Events

PRE-COLLEGE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

College-bound students are invited to attend the career fair in BEYA World II where they meet with colleges. Student surveys confirm positive attitudinal changes towards the attainability of a STEM career in the majority of students participating. These workshops and activities have been valuable tools in helping to fill the STEM pipeline and have greatly benefited students by granting them exposure to STEM employers and professionals as well as providing the opportunity to meet with colleges and universities.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

“Putting a Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills Presented” by Huntington Ingalls Industries “Project Whirly Bird” Presented by The Boeing Company

Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams Cyber Security- Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment SAT Prep – Winning Test Taking Strategies Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process Roundtable/ Mentoring Session

“How To Build A Ship!” Presented by American Society of Naval Engineers “The Skilled Technical Workforce: America’s Blue Collar STEM Workforce” Presented by University of DC “E Sports Gaming” Presented by the Patriots Training Center “Medical Careers” Presented by the Patriots Training Center “Intro to Patents: Intellectual Property for Students” Presented by Summit Scholars “A Conversation with the Future” Presented by General Motors “Are You Linked In or Linked Out” Presented by General Dynamics

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT

“Putting a Spin on STEM: The Importance of Soft Skills Presented” by Huntington Ingalls Industries “Project Whirly Bird” Presented by The Boeing Company

Financial Aid 101: How to Afford College and Achieve Your Dreams Cyber Security- Safeguarding Democracy and Securing Employment SAT Prep – Winning Test Taking Strategies Getting Accepted: Mastering the College Admission Process Roundtable/ Mentoring Session

“How To Build A Ship!” Presented by American Society of Naval Engineers “The Skilled Technical Workforce: America’s Blue Collar STEM Workforce” Presented by University of DC “E Sports Gaming” Presented by the Patriots Training Center “Medical Careers” Presented by the Patriots Training Center “Intro to Patents: Intellectual Property for Students” Presented by Summit Scholars “A Conversation with the Future” Presented by General Motors “Are You Linked In or Linked Out” Presented by General Dynamics

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Pre-College Townhall, BEYA World II, K-12 Auditorium