Agenda

 

Thursday, March 5

4:00 – 11:00 p.m.

HOTEL CHECK IN
Scholars and their parents check into the hotel.

Hotel Front Desk
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

SSS CHECK IN
Scholars and parents check in and pick up event materials at the event registration desk in front of the ballroom.

Convention Center Reg Desk
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

HIGHER ED RECRUITMENT FAIR hosted by the State University System of Florida, the Florida College System and the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Scholars and their parents meet with representatives from Florida higher education institutions to learn about programs of study, internships, and career opportunities throughout Florida.

Seminole Ballroom
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

SCHOLARS' DINNER hosted by Duke Energy
Scholar dinner and networking activity. Families are on their own for dinner and parents pick-up scholars at 9:00 p.m.

Seminole Ballroom

 

Friday, March 6

7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

BREAKFAST hosted by SeaWorld
Breakfast buffet for Scholars and family members.

Seminole Ballroom
8:15 – 8:50 a.m.

MORNING GENERAL SESSION hosted by TECO

Seminole Ballroom
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

WORKSHOPS

Group A - Alachua - Gulf
9:00 – Career Panel
10:05 – College Readiness
11:10 – Financial Aid                   

Group B - Hamilton - Orange
9:00 – Financial Aid
10:05 – Career Panel
11:10 – College Readiness                        

Group C - Osceola - Washington
9:00 – College Readiness
10:05 – Financial Aid
11:10 – Career Panel

  • College Readiness Workshop hosted by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Family and Community Outreach
    Learn tips to improve interview, presentation, workforce and other skills.
    • Space Coast Rooms

  • Financial Aid Workshop hosted by the Florida Lottery
    Learn the process for securing financial aid.
    • Sun-n-Surf Rooms

  • Career Panel hosted by the Florida Education Foundation
    Industry experts share their thoughts on future careers in their workplace with time for Scholars to ask questions.
    • Seminole Ballroom
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

SCHOLARS' LUNCH hosted by Kyra Solutions
Families are on their own for lunch and parents return at 4:00 p.m. to pick up scholars.

Seminole Ballroom
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SCHOLAR ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY hosted by the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Standards & Instructional Support
Scholars will participate in hands-on mathematics and science based activities.

Seminole Ballroom &
Sun-n-Surf
4:00 – 5:45 p.m.

SCHOLAR BREAK
Parents and scholars have time to relax before awards ceremony.

 
5:45 – 6:30 p.m.

DINNER hosted by Google
Scholars and family members enjoy a buffet dinner together.

 Seminole Ballroom
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

AWARDS CEREMONY hosted by Florida Lottery, Florida Prepaid College Foundation, and Florida Education Foundation

  • Welcome 

  • Keynote
  • Formal Recognition of Scholars and Awards Presentation
  • Special Recognition

  • Group Photo
 Seminole Ballroom

 

Saturday, March 7

 

ENJOY ORLANDO!