Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis will host the sixth annual St. Louis Citywide College Fair on October 18 & 19, 2012 at Herbert Hoover Club, located at 2901 North Grand. On Thursday October 18, the club will offer both a daytime College Fair (beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 2:00 pm) and an evening College Fair (beginning at 5 pm and ending at 7pm). On Friday October 19, the fair continues and will consist of only a day College Fair scheduled for 8:30am- 2:00 pm, also held at the Herbert Hoover Club.
The St. Louis Citywide College Fair Series offers high school students and their families the opportunity to visit with College Admissions Counselors from local and regional colleges and universities consisting of four-year public and private institutions, 2-year Community Colleges, HBCU’s, and accredited colleges that specialize in health professions such as Colleges of Pharmacy, Medical Schools, and Schools of Nursing.
In addition, a parent workshop will be held to provide information about factors to consider when choosing a College. Speakers will address the following questions:
– Academic expectations of colleges
– Making a smooth transition to College Life
– What are the “hidden costs” involved in obtaining a College Degree
Panelists include representatives from:
Alan Byrd – Dean of Enrollment, University of Missouri at St. Louis
Ramon Blakely – Director of Admissions, Texas A& M University
Angela Whitlow – College Access Provider
Erica Tyson – College Summit
Jessie McCoy – Account Manager at Commerce Bank
LaShonda D. Smith – Parent
Shawn Smith – Student at Missouri State University
The St. Louis Citywide College Fair Series is made possible by Taco Bell, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, and the St. Louis Citywide College Fair Series Committee. This committee was organized by area leaders who saw a need to service the students of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area by offering them access to colleges and universities. The volunteers serving on the committee of are representatives of local Colleges and Universities, as well as, representatives from area high schools and community organizations.
“Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is thrilled to be a part of the Graduate to Go Tour,” said Indio Sams, VP of operations. “Not only is this fair a great opportunity for our Club youth to get needed access to college information and representatives, we also are excited to provide access to a valuable opportunity for the entire St. Louis community.”
In 2012, Taco Bell Foundation for Teens will distribute more than $3.5 million in local grants to over 300 teen-serving organizations like BGCA throughout the country.
Teens, parents and others interested in learning more about the programs and resources available at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis should visit www.bgcstl.org or contact the Club directly at 314.335.8100 or indigo@bgcstl.org.
With a mission to inspire and enable youth ages 6 to 18 to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis has been providing a safe place for children to learn and grow for over 45 years. With an annual membership of over 4,000 BGCSTL serves over 400 youth each day and is open 48 weeks a year, five days a week during the school year and offers an eight-week camp during the summer.
