Upcoming events
It's More Than Academic
Join us for an engaging and interactive session explicitly designed for parents and students navigating the exciting journey toward college and future success. In It's More Than Academic: Equip Your Student with Tools for College and Beyond, Game on Academics Founder and renowned Academic Coach, Cristal Watson, will share invaluable insights and practical strategies that extend well past traditional classroom learning.
In this dynamic workshop, you'll discover how to:
- Cultivate Essential Life Skills: Learn how to develop critical study habits, effective time management, and goal-setting strategies that prepare students for the academic challenges of college.
- Enhance Personal Growth: Explore techniques to build resilience, self-advocacy, and a growth mindset, key components that empower students to overcome obstacles and thrive in diverse environments.
- Plan for Success Beyond the Classroom: Understand the importance of balancing academic excellence with extracurricular and social development to create a well-rounded, future-ready student.
- Engage in Meaningful Conversations: Participate in interactive discussions and Q&A sessions with Cristal Watson, gaining tailored advice and real-world examples that illustrate how to navigate the transition from middle to high school to college life and beyond.
This session is a must-attend for parents and students who believe that true success in college and life involves more than just grades, it's about equipping your student with a robust toolkit for lifelong achievement. Whether you're just beginning to plan for the future or are already in the college application process, you'll leave with actionable insights and renewed confidence to support your student’s journey.
Prepare to shift your perspective on education and discover why success is truly "more than academic." We look forward to seeing you there!
Middle School Conversations w/Felicia Smith, MSSA, LCSW, and Courtney Rice, MSW, LCSW-A
Join Girls Preparing 4 the Future for our Middle School Conversations. This will be a safe space for young middle school girls to come share experiences, learn various coping skills and build a support group with like-minded individuals.
This session will be led by Felicia Smith, MSSA, LCSW, and Courtney Rice, MSW, LCSW-A.
This event will be in-person and virtual. There are limited seats for the in-person portion. Masks are required and participants will be spaced out for safety.
When: May 21, 2022
Time: 11-1pm
In-Person (limited seats) Craft Ave NC, 905 McKnight Dr. A, Knightdale, NC, 27545
Registration:
In-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/340475119247
Virtual: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/340775377327
Vision Journal Party
Join us for our 2022 Vision Journal Party.
Charmaine Wiley will help us manifest your dreams, goals, and desires we will also talk about the other 2 components that are needed in this equation in order to live out the life you dream of having. Remember, clarity in the vision accelerates the goal!
This event will be virtual. There is limited seats for the in person portion. Mask are required and participates will be spaced out for safety.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/239308788027
www.girlspreparing4thefuture.com
Time Management & Study Skills
Join Girls Preparing for the Future at their Time Management and Study Skills session!
As we are starting the school year we want to share some cool and creative ways to manage your time wisely so you can have more time to do your favorite things.
Cooking with Leonda Jiggets of The Sweetest Things
Join Girls Preparing 4 the Future as we learn how to make a Chocolate Cherry Mug Cake and homemade whipped cream, with Leonda Jiggetts of @thesweetestthing_rva.
Great opportunity to have some fun cooking and learning how Leonda turned her passion for baking into a successful business.
Upon registering you will receive the ingredient list for the Chocolate Cherry Mug Cake with homemade whipped cream.
Vision Board Party
Join Girls Preparing for the Future at our virtual vision board party on Jan. 9 at 12pm EST. Our host will be goal setting enthusiast Latisha “Tish” Scarborough @she_cleva . This event is for all ages but will be geared towards our young girls and teens ages 6 - 18.
Women in STEM Virtual Career Day
Girls Preparing for the Future is hosting a Women in STEM Virtual Career Day. The event is for girls only ages 7 - 13.
Join Girls Preparing for the Future and our panelist for Women in STEM a Virtual Career Day.
Is the young girl in your life interested in tech? Do you want to equip her with the knowledge of what it takes to be apart of the growing tech industry?
In this conversation, the panel will discuss how they've been able to succeed in a predominately male field. Register today for FREE and join us on Nov. 21st. We look forward to hearing from you!
Girls Preparing for the Future seeks to empower young girls with confidence and life skills to prepare them for all aspects of life.