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    Tarrant County Northeast Campus

    Presents

    College Readiness Youth Explosion Summit

    Presenting a Pathway to Progress for Underserved Students of Color

    Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus


    828 West Harwood Road
    Hurst, TX 76054

    May 2nd – May 5th, 2018


    9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (each day)
    OVERVIEW

    There are numerous barriers that affect youth in Texas, specifically, African Americans and
    Hispanics. It is apparent that problems inside and outside the school environment by this
    particular group of youth has been ongoing and solutions to deterring this negative trend has to
    be addressed, and more importantly, challenged. This summit is intended for individuals who
    are ready to accept the challenge, provide guidance, services, career opportunities, education,
    and alternatives to improve success among this group of students.

    MISSION

    To enhance the life experiences of students of color from ages 16-19 with specific focus on
    African American and Hispanic youth. This summit will serve as a means of proactively
    connecting minority youth, parent(s), and guardians, with academic and other support resources.
    This summit will make connections by providing an environment to create a “village” of
    available resources that promote student success.

    Information Booths

    *Mentoring Programs *College Preparation\Recruitment *Faith Based Organizations

    *Conflict Resolution *Special Needs\Assistance Programs *Counseling Services

    *Substance Abuse Programs *Cultural Awareness *Health\Wellness Programs

    CONCURRENT YOUTH WORKSHOPS

    Youth (16-19) will be divided according to age and participate in ALL workshops
    (Parents\Adults may also attend)

    *Respect – “Searching for respect outside of education…Legally!”

    *Cultural Memory\History – “Cinco De Mayo and Black History Months…For what?”

    *Cultural Barriers to higher education\employment - “Pray, Grind, Repeat!”

    *Poverty Challenges – “Busted, disgusted, but trying to be trusted!”

    *Language Barriers – “Can anybody understand the words that are coming from my mouth?”

    *Law Enforcement Interaction “How am I supposed to act around the Po-Po?”

    *Health\Wellness – “Dude, do you know exactly what you’re eating?”

    *Goals (lack of secondary preparation) – “So what happens after I graduate?”


    GOAL:
    To examine the challenges facing young people of color in the community areas and consider
    ways to position and prepare this very vulnerable population for educational and career success
    during their junior and senior high school years.

    NEED:
    Twenty-five girls (boys), ages 16-19 from each targeted high school who may be interested in
    attending college.

    OBJECTIVES:
    We will strive to introduce college admission services and other career alternatives to young
    people of color as an option beyond high school, and allow this particular group of students to
    explore various options of education, training and career pathways.

    OVERALL MOTIVE

    To promote a summit that allows young people of color to express their opinions based primarily
    on the topic of education, in a setting based on the age-old use of the barbershop in the African
    American community as a place for “frank and friendly exchanges."

    BENEFITS

    By the end of the summit, students will be able to:

    *Develop and nurture educational and career aspirations

    *Create a plan for achieving academic goals

    *Increase their capacity to handle life’s challenges

    *Increase self-confidence and leadership skills

    *Will assist in becoming role models for other younger youth.

    *Describe what their futures might/could look like beyond high school

    *Explore the benefits of a college education

    *Identify and discuss how to address the potential challenges young people can experience as
    they prepare for life beyond high school, specifically if college or a trade school is a goal

    *Research college or alternative educational/training/career opportunities for post-high school


    planning purposes
    By the end of the summit, parents, and the various stakeholders attending will be able to:

    *Establish relationships with numerous services to assist in the development of youth

    *Develop a network of educational and professional contacts

    *Meet experts & influencers “face to face”

    *Create networking opportunities

    *Develop new “tips and tactics”

    *Develop a greater focus to promote solutions and “next steps” for this particular group of youth

    CONCLUSION

    The rationale is clear and generally compelling; a recent Pew study reiterated that people who
    graduate from college earn significantly more than those who do not. Other research indicates
    that low-income students in particular benefit from college, becoming nearly three times more
    likely to make it into the middle class than their peers who earn some (or no) college credits.
    And it’s not just about money: College graduates are also healthier, more involved in their
    communities, and happier in their jobs.
    Targeted High Schools
    L.D. Bell High School
    10-12 | 1601 Brown Trail, Hurst 76054 | ph: 817.282.2551 | fx: 817.285.3200

    Trinity High School


    10-12 | 500 N. Industrial Blvd., Euless 76039 | ph: 817.571.0271 | fx: 817.354.3322

    KEYS High School


    10-12 | 1100 Raider Dr., Euless 76040 | ph: 817.354.3580 | fx: 817.354.3586

    Gene A. Buinger Career & Technical Education Academy


    10-12 | 1849E Central Dr., Bedford 76022 | ph: 817.354.3541 | fx: 817.354.3546

    Alternative Education Program


    7-12 | 1100 Raider Dr, Euless 76040 | ph: 817.354.3398 | fx: 817.358.5001

    Adult Transition Services


    Ages 19-21 | 1849 Building C, Central Dr., Bedford 76022 | ph: 817.354.-3537

    Birdville High School 9100 Mid Cities Boulevard N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 817-547-8000

    Haltom High School 5501 North Haltom Road Haltom City, TX 76137 817-547-6000

    Richland High School 5201 Holiday Lane East N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 817-547-7000

    Shannon High School 6010 Walker Street Haltom City, TX 76117 817-547-5400

    Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning 7020 Mid Cities Blvd.
    North Richland Hills, TX 76180 817-547-3800
    SCHEDULE of Events
    May 2nd, 2018 (Wednesday) and May 3rd, 2018

    8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.


    Independent School District students arrive to Tarrant County College Campus.

    9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.


    Students transition to designated area(s).

    9:05 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.


    Welcome – Introductions – Instructions
    *Students will be mixed\paired with other students from different schools

    9:25 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.


    Workshop Presentation (groups will rotate based on the number of total students) – Group A

    10:10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.


    Workshop Presentation (groups will rotate based on the number of total students) – Group B

    10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.


    Workshop Presentation (groups will rotate based on the number of total students) – Group C

    11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.


    Tour Campus (groups will rotate based on the number of total students) – Group D

    12:10 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.


    General Assembly – Luncheon

    12:55 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.


    Independent School District students depart from Tarrant County College Campus.
    *Community of Events – May 5th, 2018 (Saturday)

    8:45 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.


    Community service providers, Workshop Presenters, Vendors & Employers for the job fair
    arrive

    9:25 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.


    PARENTS\ADULTS WORKSHOPS

    *Covering Finance\Financial Aid – “How can I get my kid in college”?

    *Internet\Social Media Safety – “What in the World Wide Web is out there”?

    *Music\Television- “Is it just me, or is everything on television and radio just plain disgusting”?

    *Sexuality\Fatherhood – “The role of males in relationships”.

    *Am I my Brother’s Keeper – “Dissecting and Dealing with Willie Lynch”.

    9:55 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.


    Workshops continue to run concurrently
    Job Fair begins

    10:25 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.


    Workshops continue to run concurrently
    Job Fair

    10:55 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.


    Workshops continue to run concurrently
    Job Fair

    11:55 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.


    Workshops continue to run concurrently
    Local talent, Music\Dance groups, Drum lines, Spoken Word, Step and Drill teams
    Job Fair

    12:25 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.


    *Men of the Clergy Only – Think Tank Luncheon specifically for Local Preachers

    12:25 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.


    Workshops continue to run concurrently
    *Job Fair (ends @ 1:30 p.m.)
    “GAME PLAN”
    MONTH of FEBRUARY
    *Fliers to low income apartments\centers\etc. via management
    Compose various articles & submit to newspapers
    Letters out to churches\fraternities\sororities & targeted people\audiences
    Fliers to low income apartments\centers\etc. via management

    MONTH of (late) FEBRUARY


    Fliers to low income apartments\centers\etc. via management
    Media\Press conference – Invite any\all

    SATURDAY May 5th, 2018 (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)


    *preachers think tank luncheon
    *summer employment job fair for youth
    *job fair - employee friendly criminal records
    *onsite health services
    *onsite armed forces
    * target a radio station for onsite
    *onsite D.J.
    *small black\Hispanic\other business onsite
    *Life Skills services onsite

    (Month of (late) July & Month of (early) August)


    *measurements\research – research status of employment and enrollment of college

    (Month of September)
    Prepare overall report and disperse to all stakeholders involved

    (Month of October & Month of November)


    Seek prospective funding from stakeholders to create:
    *souvenir booklet for Summit 2019
    *website
    *potentially include Summit to Arlington & Grand Prairie in 2019 and\or 2020
    *create a documentary\movie for Summit 2019
    *include Man in the Mirror Curriculum\lesson plans\ to be sold as a College enrollment tool
    *create a foundation

    CONTACT
    Dr. James Branch
    Tarrant County College
    Northeast Campus
    828 W Harwood Rd, Hurst, TX 76054
    (817) 986-7360 or (817) 515-6933
    [email protected]

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