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Events

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: Engaging Students and Families in Postsecondary Pathways
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Audience: High School Educators and Administrators, College Access Professionals, and Community Leaders

Join our first community-building conversation of the year focused on the theme of enthusiastically engaging students and families in postsecondary pathways. During this session, educators and community leaders will have the opportunity to connect with their peers about supporting the Class of 2024. We’ll discuss strategies to keep students and families informed and motivated throughout the multi-step process of preparing for life after high school. This conversation is an opportunity to workshop ideas, explore new strategies, and share lessons learned. Register for the community conversation HERE.

Dinner & Conversation: Celebrating 30 years of Changing the Narrative

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Audience: Alabama Possible supporters and benefactors

Join us for an evening to celebrate Alabama Possible’s 30th Anniversary! We look forward to your ongoing support and partnership during this momentous year as we celebrate Alabama Possible’s 30th Anniversary. It takes all of us to change the narrative that will break down barriers to prosperity in Alabama. Purchase your ticket or sponsorship HERE.

Archived

College application season is here! In this webinar, educators learn more about the Alabama College Application Campaign, which is part of a national effort to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a postsecondary education credential. We discuss everything you need to prepare for Alabama College Application Week (October 16-20), an entire week when colleges in and around our state waive their application fees for Alabama students.
With the new school year well under way, Alabama Possible is excited to launch the 2023-24 Alabama Goes to College campaign! The campaign equips Alabamians with tools so that every student can plan for and pursue a postsecondary pathway. In this kickoff event, we review the fundamental components of the Alabama Goes to College Campaign: Alabama College Application Campaign, Cash for College (FAFSA completion), and College and Career Decision Day. This workshop will also cover campaign goals, timeline, and outreach materials that support high school educators and community leaders in building a college- and career-ready culture.
Following the launch of the 2023 Barriers to Prosperity Data Resources, this webinar aims to enhance your understanding and interpretation of the data published. Watch now to hear from panelists from around the state regarding how they use the data resources in a variety of contexts to educate, collaborate, and advocate in their communities.
Join Alabama Possible in celebrating high schools for their commitment to supporting students on their journey to postsecondary pathways. Each winning school receives a monetary grant to further enhance the college- and career-ready culture on their campus. This event also features the winner of School of Excellence awarded by American College Application Campaign and shares successful strategies from school counselors and career coaches at winning schools.
College and Career Decision Day is a nationwide movement that provides educators and family members with the opportunity to celebrate and encourage students’ choices in committing to pursue education past high school: whether to obtain a two-year degree, a four-year degree, a certificate or industry-recognized credential; enter the military; or pursue a skilled trade.
After students submit their FAFSA, what happens next? Learn more about how the application is processed and what follow-up tasks students might need to complete, such as making corrections and providing verification documentation. We also cover how to review and compare aid award letters so that students can make informed financial decisions about their next steps.
The college application process involves multiple steps and can seem like a daunting task. During this panel discussion, college admissions officers from out-of-state institutions share what they are looking for in an application and answer questions that guide students who are looking at postsecondary pathways outside of Alabama.
Leveraging data is key to efficiently monitoring your FAFSA completion progress and improvement. In this webinar, learn how to utilize data platforms to track FAFSA completion and strengthen your outreach campaign. We share new guidance on accessing and maximizing the features of The Alabama Commission on Higher Education’s FAFSA Completion Portal.
This workshop reviews the Alabama Goes to College campaign goals, timeline, and outreach resources. We revisit the Educators Toolkit and highlight resources that promote a college- and career-ready culture. Peer educators share the strategies they're employing for the second half of the academic year. We also preview some upcoming trainings that will support the final push towards graduation!
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