OCTOBER
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2018
Over 115 middle and high school students register to learn about the college experience from Take Stock in Children alumni at Cupcakes & Conversations: College Discoveries, a sequel to Career Discoveries, takes place tomorrow at 2pm at GTEC
WHAT: Middle and high school students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend Cupcakes & Conversations: College Discoveries. As a sequel to Career Discoveries, College Discoveries provides attendees the opportunity to listen to and engage with a panel of college students as they share their campus experience, answer questions and provide advice on the best ways to prepare for life after grade school. Our panel is comprised of alumni of The Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children program.
The workshop also features a presentation on college admissions. There will be refreshments, interactive conversations, raffles and prizes, and cupcakes – all at no charge.
WHEN: Saturday, October 27th from 2-4pm
WHERE: Gainesville Technology Entrepreneurship Center (GTEC), located at 2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.
WHO: This event is open to all middle and high school students and is brought to you by Dream on Purpose, the Education Foundation of Alachua County, Alachua County Education Compact, the Gainesville Area Chamber, Santa Fe College, and Alachua County Public Schools.
Dream on Purpose is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, dedicated to empowering every young girl to actualize their dreams by connecting them with local resources through interactive workshops and promoting positive socialization through structured forums. Hosted once a quarter, Cupcakes and Conversations gives young girls a structured voice, a collective forum for positive dialogue and an opportunity to engage in a multi-tiered system of resources. For more information on Dream on Purpose, visit dreamonpurpose.org.
Investing in the future of Alachua County’s students is the primary mission of The Education Foundation of Alachua County, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization comprised of community leaders in partnership with our local school system since 1986. For more information, visit edfoundationac.org.
The Alachua County Education Compact is mobilizing the community around education to better prepare students for higher education and sustainable careers. For more information, visit acedcompact.com. Through leadership and collaboration, the Gainesville Area Chamber facilitates economic opportunity, business success and community progress. For more information, visit gainesvillechamber.com.
Santa Fe College was established by the state government in 1965 to offer wide access to quality higher education. Since then, the college has established programs and services that fulfill its mission of educational opportunity, responsiveness to the community, economic development and innovation in the public interest. For more information, visit sfcollege.edu.
Alachua County Public Schools is a public school district serving Alachua County in North Central Florida. It serves approximately 27,000 students in 41 schools and centers. For more information, visit sbac.edu.
