GAINESVILLE, FL. (EEF News) – In a transformative event hosted by the Mu Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Dr. Carjie Scott, Founder of The Education Equalizer Foundation, delivered a compelling talk on college preparedness to 16 youth participants in the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI). The event, held at the Library Headquarters in Gainesville, FL, focused on empowering students aged 11 to 14 for their academic and professional journeys.
Dr. Scott’s message, “There are jobs that require a college degree. If you want those jobs, you should begin planing to attend college now,” emphasized the importance of higher education, sparking ambitious goals among students. One participant remarked, “I want to choose the college instead of allowing the college to choose me. I now see the value of starting the application process early.”
The event also featured career interview workshops, providing hands-on experience in effective communication and presentation skills. “The objective is to expose the youth to the interview process and provide them with an opportunity to practice sharing information about themselves,” said Mu Upsilon Omega Chaper of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Judge Meshon Rawls.
The workshops left a tangible impact, evident in the newfound knowledge of parents, such as one who exclaimed, “I had no idea that students can take their ACT/SAT exams as early as 8th grade.” The Mu Upsilon Omega Chapter’s dedication to youth development and community service was evident, fostering a collaborative effort between families and educators to help them begin the college to career going path.
The Education Equalizer Foundation is a college preparedness and scholarship community-based organization. We empower middle through high schoolers with the tools they need to get ‘to and through’ college.
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