Monday, January 11th to Thursday, January 14th

Philadelphia Futures Annual Conference 2021

Join us for Philadelphia Futures' Conference 2021!

A four-day virtual event filled with sessions and workshops that will allow us to connect with and learn from each other.

Forward to Your Future

The theme for 2021 - "Forward to Your Future" - recognizes Philadelphia Futures' determination to achieve our vision of a city where all students have what they need to succeed in college and thrive in life.

Additionally, this theme represents our scholars, who continuously prove that they are moving forward and overcoming every obstacle in their way.

Futures Forward


Spend Day 1 learning about Philadelphia Futures Strategic Plan and Anti-Racist Transformation.

Forward With Your Education

Day 2 will focus on college-going options in the age of COVID-19, as well as life skills.

Forward With Your Career


Day 3 will focus on all aspects of career growth as a member of Philadelphia Futures programs.

Forward With Yourself


Day 4 will close us out with sessions that allow for self-reflection and will give you resources to healthily move forward in the upcoming year. We conclude with an opportunity to celebrate our scholars and the greater Philadelphia Futures community!

Agenda

Monday, January 11th: Futures Forward

  • Strategic Plan Update, 5:30-6:15pm

  • Philadelphia Futures Anti-Racist Transformation, 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday, January 12th: Forward With Your Education

  • College During COVID Collegian Panel, 5:30-6:30pm

    • Recommended for collegians, high school seniors, and their families

  • Financial Literacy featuring Yanely Espinal, 6:45-7:45pm

Wednesday, January 13th: Forward With Your Career

  • Mentor-to-Mentor: Assisting Mentees in Their Career Search, 5:30-6:30pm

  • Career Panel featuring SAP, 6:45-7:45pm

    • Recommended for high school juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and their families

  • Job Search Strategies, 6:45-7:45pm

    • Recommended for collegians, recent alumni, and high school seniors

Thursday, January 13th: Forward With Yourself

  • Student Town Hall Pt. 2: Community Discussions, 4:00-5:30pm

    • Please note that this session will only be open to students in Philadelphia Futures program.

  • Vamos Adelante / Let’s Go!: COVID Health Disparities and Forging Ahead feat. Esperanza Health Center, 6:00-7:00pm

  • Student Award Reception, 7:30pm on YouTube Live

We can't wait to see you!