Stay up-to-date with Alabama Possible events! Each event is open to the public but might also have an intended audience listed in the description. On-demand recordings can be found at youtube.com/alabamapossible.
Upcoming
Community Conversation: ACT and Upcoming Changes
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 10:30AM
Audience: High school counselors, career coaches, educators; community-based organizations; postsecondary access & success professionals
Join our first community conversation of the year, focusing on upcoming changes to the ACT. ACT recently announced changes to the test, including shortened test time and optional Science section. During this session, educators will have the opportunity to discuss the changes, timeline, what it could mean for students, and what it means for educators advising students. We welcome your ideas and questions, and we look forward to hearing from each other during this open discussion time. Register for the conversation HERE.
Forging Forward Dinner & Conversation
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Florentine, 2101 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Friends, stakeholders, and champions of Alabama Possible will gather to celebrate another year of removing barriers to prosperity. You don’t want to miss the conversation between J.W. Carpenter and Staci Brown Brooks as they share how we must forge forward in closing the gaps between education and workforce attainment.
Get your tickets HERE.
Cash for College: Scholarships 101
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 10:30AM
Audience: High school counselors, career coaches, educators; community-based organizations; postsecondary access & success professionals
Scholarships are one way to help defray the cost of college and other expenses associated with postsecondary pursuits. Scholarship tools allow students to discover and track funding opportunities that are a good match for their identity, location, area of study, and more. During this webinar, educators will preview scholarship resources and learn tips for applying. Register for the webinar HERE.
High school educators can claim professional development credit by visiting alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ and using Course #322173, Section #510294.
Cash for College: FAFSA Updates
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 10:30AM
Audience: High school counselors, career coaches, educators; community-based organizations; postsecondary access & success professionals
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step in pursuing and affording college. Cash for College, an initiative of the Alabama Goes to College Campaign, works to ensure every senior completes their FAFSA before graduation. The 2025-26 FAFSA launches in December, and we’re here to provide updates as you prepare to support high school seniors with applying for financial aid. This webinar is a follow up to our FAFSA 101 webinar and will cover the components of the FAFSA form in depth. Register for the webinar HERE
High school educators can claim professional development credit by visiting alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ and using Course #322173, Section #.
2025 EmpowerED Conference
Date: February 11-12, 2025
Location: Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa, Mobile, AL
Join us for the nation’s gathering of the Historically Black Community College (HBCC) and Predominately Black Community College (PBCC) Network. This momentous event aims to create a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and knowledge-sharing among leaders, educators, and students within the HBCC/PBCC network.
Register for the conference HERE.