Senior Summit: Navigating Tomorrow

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Senior Summit: Navigating Tomorrow

ATTENTION SENIORS!!!!
You are near the end of your high school career. Senior Summit is creating a safe space for you to explore a variety of options that can exist within your journey into adulthood. We have amazing, talented guest speakers who are alumni from Oak Park and River Forest High School! You will get to select and attend open presentations and discussions regarding these areas of interest!

8:00am PDT

Welcome Session - Prize Giveaways!

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:40am PDT

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:40am PDT
Fieldhouse

8:50am PDT

Balancing Academics & College Social Life

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT

College can be academically challenging and a ton of fun! This session will discuss how you can balance both.

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT
Fieldhouse

8:50am PDT

Careers in Trades

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT

North Cafeteria

Guest speakers will share about their experiences post high school as professional tradespeople. This may include electricians, plumbers, beauticians, barbers, etc.

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT
North Cafeteria

8:50am PDT

How I Supported My Mental Health After High School

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT

Mental health is important. How can you remain mentally well as you take on the next part of your path after high school? You will develop a greater understanding of ways that you can support yourself.

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT
Little Theater

8:50am PDT

Internships & Mentorships

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT

Getting experience with and knowing someone who is immersed in the area that you are passionate about can be both helpful and empowering. Presenters will speak on the benefits of having completed internships and/or their work with mentors. There will be discussion on ways that they found various internships and connected with mentors.

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT
1 West Gym

8:50am PDT

Yoga Certification/Life as a Yoga Teacher

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT

Students will be introduced to the process of receiving yoga certifications, the types of certifications offered, and different occupations within the yoga profession.

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:50am - 9:30am PDT
Climbing Gym

9:40am PDT

College Athletes & Academics

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Recent graduates will share their experiences as college athletes as they navigate academics, their sport, and college life.

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
Fieldhouse

9:40am PDT

Community College Route

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

North Cafeteria

Community college is less expensive than a four-year institution and is often a great option for those who are looking for that alternative. Individuals will share their experiences surrounding community college and how it supported their future plans.

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
North Cafeteria

9:40am PDT

Studying Arts in College

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Current working artists will speak to their journeys within the arts and their experiences with studying the arts in college. This may include performing (dance, theater, music, etc.) and visual arts (painting, photography, etc.).

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
1 West Gym

9:40am PDT

Women in STEM

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

The impact of women in the field of science, technology, engineering, and math have been great! Guest speakers will be women who are currently working in these particular fields.

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
Little Theater

9:40am PDT

Yoga Certification/Life as a Yoga Teacher

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT

Students will be introduced to the process of receiving yoga certifications, the types of certifications offered, and different occupations within the yoga profession.

Thursday October 17, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am PDT
Climbing Gym

11:00am PDT

Entrepreneurship: Real Estate, HVAC

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT

This session will discuss entrepreneurship and careers within that field. Panelists will discuss their personal journeys as entrepreneurs and share information that was helpful for them to further their careers.

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT
1 West Gym

11:00am PDT

Scholarships

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT

North Cafeteria

Need help paying for college? Apply for a scholarship! This workshop will expose students to ways that they can earn money for college.

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT
North Cafeteria

11:00am PDT

Women in STEM

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT

The impact of women in the field of science, technology, engineering, and math have been great! Guest speakers will be women who are currently working in these particular fields.

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT
Little Theater

11:00am PDT

Yoga Certification/Life as a Yoga Teacher

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT

Students will be introduced to the process of receiving yoga certifications, the types of certifications offered, and different occupations within the yoga profession.

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am PDT
Climbing Gym

11:50am PDT

Are You Ready For It? Navigating Life After High School

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT

Learn about common dilemmas that may sprout up after high school. Develop your problem-solving and self-advocacy skills as you experience this intense and exciting year in your life. Take these tools as you prepare to navigate life after high school, no matter what comes your way!

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
1 West Gym

11:50am PDT

Are You Ready For It? Navigating Life After High School

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT

Learn about common dilemmas that may sprout up after high school. Develop your problem-solving and self-advocacy skills as you experience this intense and exciting year in your life. Take these tools as you prepare to navigate life after high school, no matter what comes your way!

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
Fieldhouse

11:50am PDT

Are You Ready For It? Navigating Life After High School

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT

North Cafeteria

Learn about common dilemmas that may sprout up after high school. Develop your problem-solving and self-advocacy skills as you experience this intense and exciting year in your life. Take these tools as you prepare to navigate life after high school, no matter what comes your way!

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
North Cafeteria

11:50am PDT

Are You Ready For It? Navigating Life After High School

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT

Learn about common dilemmas that may sprout up after high school. Develop your problem-solving and self-advocacy skills as you experience this intense and exciting year in your life. Take these tools as you prepare to navigate life after high school, no matter what comes your way!

Thursday October 17, 2024 11:50am - 12:30pm PDT
Little Theater