Goal: To encourage teens to think big, dream and plan to succeed.
We will utilize various activities to provide teens with an impactful,
informational and fun filled event.
Target: Middle School and High School students and their parents
When: Sat. Sept 24, 2011- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Diamantes Banquet Center- 6501 W. Commercial Blvd. Tamarac FL 33071
FREE EVENT- Register online at yourgrowthcenter.org
Motivational Poem: Marla Phidd
Think Positive . . . words are powerful
Presenters: Mr. Lamar Hanna - Teacher, Artist & Youth Director
Testimonies from teens that have defied the odds and are being successful
Dare to DREAM . . .
Break out sessions:
Teen workshops: Utilize Social Media Effectively: How to tell your story and get noticed; using Social Media –
Kitty Oliver, Ph. D Author, Oral Historian, Writing Professor -45 Min.
Teen workshops: Utilize Social Media Effectively: How to earn money while in school-
Mr. Javier Morales, President & CEO of Associates in Business, Inc.- 45 Min.
Teen workshops: Building Block to IT Success: Preparing for a career in IT–
Marcy Hainsworth-ADT Security Services
Parents’ workshop: What parents should know to help students get to the college of their dreams - Dotlyn Lowe -45 Min.
Parents’ workshop: Tips on gaining Financial Aid- Mr. Travis Williams-
Lynn University -45 Min.
Dance- Black Rain members of Nova High Dance Team
Plan to SUCCEED . . .
Tips to help teens get to the college of your dreams:-30 Minutes
Presenters: Dotlyn Lowe-Former Administrator for Broward College in the
Department of Student Affairs and Test Administrator for South Florida