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Grades 6-12, college and career readiness workshop 2012

The Bowser Associated Women of Greenville Avenue COC are sponsoring a College and Career Readiness Workshop on Sat. Sept. 15 from 7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Greenville Avenue Church of Christ Family Life Center, 1013 S. Greenville Ave. in Richardson.

The keynote speaker will be Mark Vaughn, MPA who is the Admissions Counselor at Oklahoma Christian University and Sr. Minister of the East Grant St. Church of Christ.

“Reaching Outward into the Community – College & Career Ready.” Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend with their students, and students are encouraged to bring their friends.

This workshop will teach students planning for life beyond high school, how to discover finances for college or other career choices.  Speakers and Presentations from professionals in a variety of career fields will shed light on paths to success.  There is something for every student, how to plan your high school academic career and how to follow through with applications and financial assistance.

The workshop will feature

  • Three concurrent sessions (Choose from 10 topics)
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Special Musical Performance:  SWCC Ensemble, Terrell, Texas

The cost is free and attendees can register online at http://www.gacoc.org. For additional information, call 972-644-2335.