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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

Cash for College: FAFSA 101
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 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 will cover basic financial aid concepts and review updated steps for completing the FAFSA. We’ll discuss what we know so far about this new cycle and will continue to update you as December gets closer. This webinar will be 1.5 hours. Register for the webinar HERE.

High school educators can claim professional development credit by visiting alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ and using Course #322173, Section #510292. 

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.

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.

Archived

The college admissions process can be a daunting task for families. In this webinar, college admission officers from in-state institutions share content on their application, selection, and enrollment processes; potential scholarship opportunities; and standardized testing requirements. Learn how you can support and advise high school seniors as they navigate this process. This webinar is Part 1 of our series focused on admissions.
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 7-11), an entire week when colleges in and around our state waive their application fees for Alabama students.
In this video, we talk about resources educators can access and utilize to support Alabama College Application Week, which takes place October 7-11, 2024. We also discuss the Common Black College Application, which is platform that students in Alabama can use for free to apply to over 65 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
In this video, we talk about resources educators can access and utilize to support #WhyApply Day on September 20, 2024.
In this video, we introduce the Alabama Goes to College Educator Toolkit and dive into resources within the General Assets folder.
In their final year of high school, seniors are contemplating what steps will carry them into their future career. High school educators guide students in career exploration by introducing them to new fields, assessing their interests, and charting their path forward. This webinar covers strategies for supporting career exploration and preparation. Panelists offer resources for educators and highlight exciting opportunities available to Alabama students.
With the new school year well under way, Alabama Possible is excited to launch the 2024-25 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 also covers campaign goals, timeline, and outreach materials that support high school educators and community leaders in building a college and career-ready culture.
Join Alabama Possible in celebrating educators and community partners for their commitment to support students on their journey to postsecondary pathways. In addition to hearing a recap of initiatives from the academic year, this event also features key lessons from our Cash for College award winners and the winner of the School of Excellence awarded by the American College Application Campaign. Please join us to hear insights on the most impactful college- and career-planning practices utilized by fellow educators from winning schools.
College and Career Decision Day celebrates seniors committing to pursue education and training beyond high school, whether they’re enrolling in college, enlisting in the military, or joining the workforce. This workshop discusses creative ways educators can celebrate the next steps of the Class of 2024.
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