Workshops
**All workshops are free, but we request that participants RSVP to Meghan Stuthard (mstuthard@leadershipmemphis.org) so we have adequate materials and space. Thanks!**
Navigating the College Campus and Education Fair
November 3, 2014 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
In this workshop you will:
- Learn what resources are available as it relates to tutorial services and student services
- Learn how to work with your academic advisor when planning your class schedule
- Learn how you can engage in extracurricular activities as an adult learner
Whitehaven Library
4120 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-9700
There is no charge for this workshop.
Financial Aid 101
November 6, 2014 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
This workshop will help you:
- Learn how to apply for federal funding
- Learn the difference in a Pell Grant and a Direct Loan
- Understand how State Lottery money is awarded
The workshop will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at
Cordova Library
8457 Trinity Rd., Cordova, TN 38018
There is no charge for this workshop.
Benefits of Social Media
November 18, 2014, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In this workshop you will:
- Become familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other media applications
- Learn how to better navigate the current apps on your device
- Learn how to save and send documents on your Smartphones, IPhones, IPads and Tablets
The workshop will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at
Benjamin Hooks Central Library,
3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis
Meeting Room C
There is no charge for this workshop.
Prior Learning Assessments for 2yr and 4yr Schools
December 9, 2014, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In this workshop you will:
- Learn how certifications, work experience as well as volunteer experience can earn you college credits
- Learn what both 2-yr community colleges and 4-yr colleges and universities are looking for in a portfolio to gain those credits
- Review an example of a portfolio and learn how to build your own
The workshop will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at
Benjamin Hooks Central Library,
3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis
Meeting Room C
There is no charge for this workshop.