Kentucky Department of Education

 The conference’s goals are to:

·        expose African American juniors and seniors to the various educational opportunities available throughout Kentucky and the nation

·        assist African American juniors and seniors as they transition from high school to postsecondary education to prepare for and adjust to a postsecondary experience

·        assist African American students in their efforts to become effective leaders in school and in their communities after graduation

·        expose African American students to various academic programs, scholarships, grants, internships and loans available in Kentucky

·        assist Kentucky institutions in gaining access to the best and brightest African American students

            The conference offers multiple pre-conference activities on June 8, including a student-parent panel session sponsored by the University of Louisville’s O’YES KY Scholars, tours of the campus and planetarium, a welcome dinner and other special events. 

            Conference workshops begin June 9 with a welcome session at 8:30 a.m. followed by concurrent sessions at 9:30 a.m. Topics covered in the concurrent sessions include:

·        financial aid & scholarships

·        selecting a college and career

·        developing coping skills and effective communication

A career/college fair featuring Kentucky colleges and universities will be held at noon. The conference concludes with a luncheon at 1:30 p.m. featuring a student speaker discussing personal experiences at the University of Louisville.

            The full conference agenda will be available here after April 1.