​Keeping the Dream Alive

College and Career Readiness Online Event

February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021

Presented by the Parent Engagement Program

Explore the path to your college and career dreams. Through this event, students and their family will participate in a variety of workshops, complete learning  activities, take virtual tours of colleges, and explore career options between February 1, 2021 and March 31, 2021. This event is self-paced and you are free to access on-demand videos and websites at your convenience.

We will be awarding two $250 Scholarship Awards*. To be eligible for a scholarship award, REGISTER to receive your “Keeping the Dream Alive" Event Workbook. Students are responsible for filling out the Event Workbook. Please turn in your completed Event Workbook using our submission link https://bit.ly/KTDASubmission. Everything must be turned in by 11:59 PM on April 9, 2021. Please email Jaime Koo jkoo@sccoe.org​ if you have difficulty with registration or questions about the “Keeping the Dream Alive" event.

Please REGISTER to receive your Event Workbook and to receive weekly email reminders of events. Remember to revisit this event page for updates, as resources and videos are being uploaded throughout February and March 2021.

*Scholarship Awards are generously sponsored by Excite Credit Union. Open to all students living in Santa Clara County, California who are currently enrolled in grades 6 – 12 at a public school (including charter school) for the 2020-2021 school year. One $250 award will be given to a student in 6th - 8th grade. Another $250 award will be given to a student in 9th - 12th grade. Scholarships will be awarded based on the criteria described in the Event Workbook. All decisions are final.

Please complete Parts 1-4 of the Event Workbook to be considered for a Scholarship Award:

Part 1 - Access Informational Workshops

View our Pre-Recorded Workshops

(3 workshops)

• View 2 Academic workshops of your choice.
• View 1 Financial Literacy workshop of your choice.
  
  For this part of the event, please access and attend our pre-recorded workshops listed here. Links to the video will take you to our SCCOE YouTube Channel. Please visit frequently, as videos are being uploaded throughout February and March 2021.

Part 2 - Learn About Colleges and Careers

Learn about Careers and Colleges

(5 workshops or events)

• Attend 2 separate career events, workshops, or services to discover a career or careers you may be interested in.
• Take 3 virtual college tours. Local colleges listed. Feel free to explore out of the area and out of state colleges!
  
  You are free to learn about any career or college of your choice. For your convenience, some events and suggestions are listed here and you are free to explore others. Please note that some events require registration with the host organization. You are responsible for registration.

Part 3 - Explore Additional Resources and Activities

Explore Additional Resources and Activities

(2 resources)

• Complete 1 Parent-Child college exploration activity. Read the article together and discuss some of the main points in an open, honest conversation.
• Find 1 additional activity or resource to explore on your own. Feel free to find something not listed here, or you could also choose among the listed workshops, activities, and resources listed in Parts 1 and 2.
  
  There is a wealth of information out there! You are free to choose whatever avenue you would like to complete Part 3. Some events and suggestions are listed for your convenience. Please note that some events require registration with the host organization. You are responsible for registration.

Part 4 - Short Essay

REGISTER to receive our “Keeping The Dream Alive" Event Workbook to complete this part of the activity.

Please turn in your completed Event Workbook using our submission link https://bit.ly/KTDASubmission. Everything must be turned in by 11:59 PM on April 9, 2021. Please email Jaime Koo jkoo@sccoe.org if you have difficulty with registration or questions about the “Keeping the Dream Alive" event.

Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors

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