Oleander 2 Civic and Social Club
Presents:
3rd Annual HBCU and Career Fair Agenda
Location:
Andalusia High School
701 3rd St, Andalusia, AL 36420
Date: January 20, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration – Participants pick up welcome bags
Hospitality – Recruiters and Presenters mix and mingle with each other and club members.
- 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Opening Plenary – Welcome from O2 President, Mayor, College President, Forest Service Representative.
- 9:15 AM – Noon
Attendees visit each of the College/University/Company Booths
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Lunch Will Be Provided)
- LUNCH; or
- Attend LUNCH and LEARN Sessions
- Lunch and Learn for Students – Students hear from college students providing their college experience, why they chose a HBCU and an opportunity for Q&A
- Lunch and Learn for Parents – Parents hear from parents of HBCU students, alumni and supporters of HBCUs providing insight into what to expect, their college experience/relationships built and an opportunity for Q&A
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Attendees visit Presenters explaining the below processes of preparing for college (Rotates every 50 minutes for opportunity to attend all three sessions)
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- Financial Aid (FSAFA)
- How to Find and Apply for Scholarships
- How to Write Essays for Scholarships
- Adjourn
Closing remarks from O2 President and Scholarship Committee