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Join us for our 7th annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp on November 27th, 2020. It's our signature College & Career Readiness Program aimed to reach high school students that are college-bound, current college students, and parents supporting their students financially and academically. This program helps to put your students on track to win scholarships to pay for their college education and reach their career goals.

Suggested Attendees:

• College-Bound High School Students
• Trade-Bound High School Students
• Current Undergraduate Students
• Graduate Students
• Parents
• Mentees

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The BLACK FRIDAY SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP 2020

Fresh Perspectives Seminars will host the 7th Annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp virtually on November 27th, 2020. While we will not be gathering in person this year, our goal remains the same - to help college-bound students & parents learn the critical skills & strategies needed for a successful academic journey!

The Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp is a unique networking experience for students and parents and during these challenging times, we are committed, now more than ever, to helping you navigate the college preparation process.

Join us and hear from higher education professionals on academic preparation strategies, the financial aid process, global education opportunities, and career development. Now that we're going virtual, we are excited to help even more students from across the country reach their academic goals!

Register today, and stay tuned for event updates.

"You have to go to college. You have to get your degree. Because that's the one thing people can't take away from you, your education. And it is worth the investment." - Michelle Obama

BLACK FRIDAY SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP AGENDA

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The Early Bird Catches the Worm? Student & Parent Roll Call

8:30 am – 9:00 am

(Register for games, learn how to navigate HopIn - WIN CASH, PRIZE & MORE)

MAIN STAGE

Coffee Conversations: The Great Paradigm Shift in Education in 2020

9:00 am – 10:00 am

A. What College is Projected to look like in 2021-2022 School Year
B. Repositioning Diversity, Inclusions and Equity in Education and in Corporate America

Moderator: Gwen Thomas, Founder of Fresh Perspectives Seminars & The Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp

Speakers: President of Claflin University, Historical Black College &University -Dr. Dwuan Warmack, Dr. Rema Reynolds Vassar - MSU Board Trustee, Professor Eastern Michigan University and Marlin Williams, StockX and President of Girls Code

Students Orientation to 21st Century Careers in Corporate America

10:00 am - 11:00 am

STEM, Business, Social Enterprise & Trade/Construction Moderator: Lloyd Banks, Banks & Company

Speakers: Mykolas Rambus - Global Tech & Data Giant, President of WealthX, President of Quaero, President of Ten Lifestyle Group: Atlanta, GA

Dr. Utibe Effiong: University of Michigan, Internal Medicine: Ann Arbor, MI

Keyon Branch - Global Brand Manager Electronic Arts: Madden Gaming: NY, NY

Jonathan Quarles, Vice Chairman of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, President of Quartz Water, BTL Group & Author: Detroit, MI

*15-minute Break*

MAIN STAGE

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:15 am – 12:40 pm

"The Pathway to Free College and a Sustainable Career to Making Money"

Gwen Thomas, Founder of "The Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp" & Author of The Parents Smart Guide to Sending Your Kids to College Without Going Broke" Brought to you by: Fresh Perspectives Seminars.

Lunch Break/ College Bowl Trivia

12:40 pm – 1:00 pm

(Prizes & More)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

CLASS ROOMS

ACT-SAT PREPARATION (10, 11th Graders) - Mark Mayberry, Exam Experts

FAFSA PREPARATION (12th Graders, College Students & Parents)-TBD a description here

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

• Exploring $killed Trade$ Career Path$: National Association of Black Women in Construction

• High School Athletics and The Future of College Sports: Jeff Grayer, Former NBA Player of Milwaukee Bucks, and Coaches Mike Pinkett, Jennifer Gray

• Cleaning Up & Leverage Your Credit and Debt Responsibility: Kevin Butts, COO at KS Credit Education Solutions

CLASS ROOMS

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

How to Write Winning Scholarships ($5.00 donation)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Student Career Simulator - A look inside your potential career

MAIN STAGE

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wrap-up: Top Prizes/Giveaways – Kahoot, College Bowl, Essay Contest

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

(Optional) Book Sales & Book Signing with Gwen Thomas and Q & A

Open Registration

The BLACK FRIDAY SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP 2020

Virtual & Global Audiences
27th November 2020
Friday @ 8:30 AM - 5 PM