What To Do?
2016 Career and Education Day
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
General Assembly Hall, 3rd Floor
High School Students sit along the sides of the Hall
Middle School Students sit in the middle of the Hall
9:45 - 12:35 AM
Middle School Program
It’s about to get crazy in here! Met PATRICK “Pac Man” PEREZ. He will lead a highly
engaging session to get excited and confident about their future. They will learn how to
overcome self-doubt and other obstacles, like peer pressure, that get in the way of
dreams. Students will be empowered with a sense of ownership and enthusiasm over their
goals and their future.
9:45 - 10:30 AM
9:45 - 10:35 AM
Patrick Perez Live!, General Assembly Hall
10:45 - 11:35 AM
Middle School Lunch, George Bush Grand Ballroom
11:45 - 12:35 PM
Soft Skills Panel, General Assembly Hall
Counselor Program for Educators
Rooms 332 A and D
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
College Entrance Exams: Redesigned SAT
College Exploration and Applications: Big Future, Naviance, Apply Texas and
Common App
Financial Aid: FAFSA, TASFA, CSS Profile and EFC Calculators
Career Panel Sessions
Meeting rooms are on the 3rd Floor. Please arrive on time, as you will not be allowed to
interrupt sessions in progress. Check app, CED Houston for up to date room assignments.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
Hall A3, 3rd Floor
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, High School Students visit the Exhibit Area
Noon - 3:00 PM, Middle School Students visit the Exhibit Area
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admissions and Financial Plaza
Rooms 310, 320, 330
Computer Lab, Students and parents will be given information and assistance to search for
useful financial aid and social services.
Complete FAFSA or TASFA, College advising counselors from Advise TX will be on hand
to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA).
Create a Graduation Game Plan, The Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives will host
this workshop on key steps and resources that help students and families plan and prepare
for life after high school.
Q & A - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Neighborhood Centers Inc. will
be on hand to provide information and answer questions about Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Internships 101, Genesys Works will provide information to students to help them prepare
for internships, and explain why these work opportunities help you shine above the rest.
Tax Advice
Financial Literacy, Wells Fargo will present financial literacy information for the whole
family.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Parent Track/Encuentro Para los Padres (Spanish and English)
Rooms 340
In this workshop, parents will learn helpful tips on how to support their children’s path to
graduation. Attendees will learn about available online resources that support families on this
journey.
10:00 AM
Parent Track Opening Session
Models of Success, Room (Spanish and English)
Road to Success
10:45 AM
Break
11:00 AM
College 101
(Spanish and English)
11:45 AM
Lunch for parents in the Parent Track area
Small Group Discussions
12:30 PM
Career Options
(Spanish and English)
1:15 PM
Family Communication
(Spanish and English)
11:45 AM
Middle School Soft Skills Panel
General Assembly Hall
10:45 - 11:30 AM
Lunch for Middle School Students and guardians
George Bush Grand Ballroom
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch for 9th Grade Students and guardians
George Bush Grand Ballroom
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch for 10th and 11th Grade Students and guardians
George Bush Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch for 12th Grade Students and guardians
George Bush Grand Ballroom
Other Items
Childcare, free for children ages 11 and under (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM), Room 332 B and E
First Aid, Rooms 332 C and F
Hospitality Room (Volunteers Only), Room 342
Lost and Found, Rooms 332 C and F
Security, Rooms 332 C and F