Way2Success
2024 Way2Success Community College Resource Fair
The Way2Success Community College Resource Fair connects students to financial aid assistance, academic and community resources. Students will receive tools and information to transfer to a 4-year university, complete a trade program, and explore career opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to attend workshops, panel discussions, and a resource fair. To register, please select if you are a community college student, high school student, or parent/family of a community college student or high school student. Enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch, and don’t miss the chance to WIN raffle prizes like gift cards and laptops! Parents can also win grocery gift cards.
Read below for a full description of all the available workshops and the event schedule.
Registration
LOCATION
Long Beach City College
(Liberal Arts Campus)
4901 E Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
Parking is FREE. Please park in lots G-I.
TIMELINE
9:30 AM Event Start + Check-in and Breakfast (outside of the Auditorium)
10:00 AM Welcome + Program (Auditorium)
10:40 AM Academic Workshops (Building M)
11:30 AM Career Workshops (Building M)
12:25 PM Student Panel (Auditorium)
1:15 PM Resource Fair + Lunch (outside of the Library)
2:30 PM Raffle
3:00 PM Event End
Learn more about the Community College Success Initiative
Sponsors
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for your generous support of theWay2Success Community College Fair.
Academic Workshops
Coping with Anxiety and Stress as a College Student
Learn tips and get advice from mental health experts about how to deal with anxiety and be able to focus on reaching your academic goals.
Failing Forward
We’ll discuss how setbacks can be valuable opportunities for growth, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and a positive mindset. You will learn how to embrace challenges, bounce back from mistakes, and ultimately, never give up on their academic journey. You will learn pro-tips on how to take advantage of on campus resources that will help you succeed in college.
Beyond Financial Aid
Tips for a Successful College Transfer
Learn how to navigate community college programs and the transfer process to ensure a successful path to transfer to a 4-years university.
Career Workshops
Find Your College Home
Learn how to navigate housing applications, financing assistance and how to search for your college home. You would learn about statewide regulations and guidance to help you secure housing as a a community college student.
Building Your Career Brand
Understand what employers are looking for in candidates. At this workshop, you will learn how to develop a key message about your strengths and abilities, create a consistent look and voice to market to employers, the best way to structure your resume, and the impact of social media on your career brand.
Planning & Money Management: Developing a Personal Budget
If you’re the type of person who thinks budgeting sounds like a dull way to pass the time, you’re not alone. But maybe there’s a different way to look at it… What if it’s not about the numbers? Learn more about developing a personal budget.
How to Make Smart Career Decisions
Learn how to make informed career decisions and explore non-traditional profitable careers. You will learn about the difference between career growth and having a job. It all starts with choosing the right major so you will learn how to find a career that matches your passion.
Learn the basics about the college system, students’ financial and emotional needs in college, and how to show support to your student. During the session, you will have a guided campus tour to get a sense of what a college and student life is at Long Beach Community College.