All Students & Families are Invited to BGCS’ College Night Webinar Series
For Immediate Release
VISALIA, CA, September 15th, 2020 -- This month, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias will be hosting their first ever College Night Webinar Series. The event will be held on two separate occasions, Wednesday, September 23rd from 5:00PM–6:30PM and Friday, September 25th from 5:00PM–6:30PM. College Night is meant to educate students on the requirements of college, familiarize them with different college paths, and remind them of the importance of putting effort into their schooling. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Those interested can register for the webinars at: www.bgcsequoias.org/collegenight
This event has been organized by BGCS Area Director Cinthia Ibarra and her good friend Environmental Planner Victoria Chung. Many BGCS Club members will be attending the College Night Webinars as it is a precursor to upcoming programs such as Career Launch and Diplomas2Degrees. Both of these are Boys & Girls Club of America programs for members that promote the importance of higher education, encourage career exploration, and prepare for the workforce.
Over the course of the 2 webinars, audience members will hear from 10 panelists who are all professionals from a variety of industries. Panelists will discuss their experiences with selecting a university, majors & career trajectories, finance/student loan management, DACA, living arrangements, extracurriculars & time management, fraternities & sororities, studying abroad, and more.
On Wednesday, September 23rd, all the panelists will be professionals who took the community college transfer path—meaning they attended a community college then transferred to a four-year university. On Friday, September 25th, all the panelists will be professionals who attended a four-year university straight out of high school. This differentiation is meant to help give young students insight and perspective on the different college paths available to them.
Students of all ages are encouraged to join the webinar with their families and participate by asking questions.
Those interested can register for the webinars at: www.bgcsequoias.org/collegenight
About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias is focused on helping all young people, especially those who need us most, become responsible, caring and productive members of society. Boys & Girls Clubs were established in Tulare County in the 1990’s when Exeter and Visalia community leaders responded to the need for a positive place for local youth to spend free time after school. Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias serves 1,000 kids per day at 14 clubs throughout Tulare County. Clubs provide a wide span of activities for local youth, varying from STEM to sports. www.bgcsequoias.org
For More Information
Please contact: Cinthia Ibarra | (559) 791-8515 | cinthia.ibarra@bgcsequoias.org