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