HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAYS
This year's conference is bursting with energy and excitement, designed to fuel your passion and propel you into action! With three dynamic pathways to choose from, there's something for everyone. Simply select your conference pathway, choose an electrifying elective session, and get ready to ignite your journey to success!
Don't miss out on this exhilarating opportunity to harness your passion and turn it into meaningful action. Join us and let's set the world ablaze with our collective enthusiasm and drive!
INSPIRING THE FUTURE
Gap Year:
Your Adventure Awaits
In this session, students will explore into the idea of taking a gap year after high school, considering its pros/cons through student testimonials. They'll define a gap year, explore reasons for taking one, and brainstorm ways to ensure a fulfilling gap year experience.
Ready, Set, Future: Your Blueprint to College and Career Readiness
In this session, students will have the unique opportunity to meet professionals from booming industries in the DMV area. Students engage in interactive discussions, gaining insights into diverse career paths. Considering future aspirations and learn practical steps and skills for their professional journeys, empowering them to pursue dreams and achieve success in their chosen fields.
Chasing Dreams: The Journey from Student Athlete to Pros
In this session, students will delve into the dynamic world of student athletes. Learning how student athletes navigate the challenges and triumphs on their path to professional sports. Through insightful discussions, students will discover the dedication, resilience, and sacrifices required to pursue dreams at the highest level of athletic and academic achievement.
STEM Revolution: Shattering Stereotypes, Igniting Diversity
In this roundtable, students will discuss the advantages and obstacles in STEM, emphasizing inclusivity and diverse perspectives for innovation. They tackle barriers to empower the next generation, fostering an environment where all can contribute to the advancement of science and technology, irrespective of social or racial challenges and more!
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Climate Crusade: Empowering Generation Nova to Save our Planet
Participants will engage in dynamic discussions and hands-on activities, gaining knowledge, skills, and motivation to combat climate change locally and globally. This session ignites a movement of young environmental advocates equipped with tools and determination to enact positive change, ensuring a sustainable future for generations ahead.
Elevate Equity: Empowering Marginalized Youth through Affirmative Action and DEI Initiatives
Empowering Marginalized Youth through Affirmative Action and DEI Initiatives!- In this dynamic workshop, participants will engage in thoughtful discussions focused on the recent effects of affirmative action being abolished, particularly its impact on college admissions and the workforce, and how it will resonate with them personally and within their communities.
High Stakes: Navigating Marijuana’s Impact on Teen Socialization and Legalization
In this interactive session, participants will delve into the complex relationship between marijuana use, teen social dynamics, and evolving legal views. Facilitated dialogue delves into its impact on peer relationships, mental health, and risk perception, fostering critical thinking and informed decision-making among teens as they navigate marijuana's complexities in social contexts and beyond.
Heart to Heart: Students and Educators Spill the Tea on Our Education System
In "Heart-to-Heart," students and educators engage in candid dialogue about the complexities of our education system. Through shared experiences, they explore challenges, triumphs, and potential solutions, fostering collaboration for meaningful change. This session offers a unique opportunity for both groups to unite, share perspectives, and contribute to a brighter educational future.
SERVICE LOCALLY
Students will engage in a full day of service learning (EARN AN ADDITIONAL 8 HOURS) to become trained ambassadors to lead "Drug-Free Futures" campaigns in their school communities. Sessions include: Narcan training, creating PSA’s and Drug-Free Future videos to release in the various school communities, creating flyers and informational brochures.