Destination College is the Fulfillment Fund’s signature college access conference. 2021 marked the 25th year for this information-packed virtual event, focused on inspiring high school students to “dream big” about their future on Friday, October 15, and Saturday, October 16.
This online event included college preparatory and career exploration workshops, inspirational speakers, and parent workshops. Destination College brings together the full continuum of Fulfillment Fund’s expertise in supporting students on the pathway to college, post-secondary academic achievement, and career readiness. For many students participating, Destination College is when they begin to see a college education as not only a desirable goal but one that is within their reach.
All times noted below are Pacific Standard Time
Day 1: Friday, October 15
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Opening Session
4:50 PM – 5:35 PM Workshop with Rikki Medias: CEO of Hav-A-Sole! 4:50 PM – 5:35 PM Finding What You Love To Do: A Look at Career Options 4:50 PM – 5:35 PM College Match and Fit
5 min break
5:40 PM – 6:25 PM Branding Yourself – How to Stand Out to the Colleges 5:40 PM – 6:25 PM Let’s Get Motivated!: Staying Motivated to Achieve Your Goals 5:40 PM – 6:25 PM Show Me the Money: Paying For College Without Going Broke
5:40 PM – 6:25 PM Culminating Session
Day 2: Saturday, October 16
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Session
5 min break
10:05 AM – 10:50 AMCreatives Speak: A Panel of Professionals in the Creative Fields Share their Wisdom 10:05 AM – 10:50 AM Business Entrepreneurs Speaker: A Panel of Professionals in the Business World Share their Wisdom 10:05 AM – 10:50 AM College is Possible for Everyone: Demystifying College For Dreamers
5 min break
10:55 AM – 11:40 AM From Stress to SUCCESS: Finding the Perfect College and How to Pay for It!! 10:55 AM – 11:40 AM California’s Special Public University Systems: Opportunities at the CSU and UC 10:55 AM – 11:40 AM Community Colleges: California’s Best Kept Secret
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Culminating Session
Parents and Families / Padres y Familias
Day 2: Saturday, October 16 / Día 2: sábado 16 de octubre
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM Opening Session / Sesión de Apertura
5 min break
10:05 AM – 11:40 AM Helping Your Child Achieve their Dreams: Understanding College Preparation and Opportunities (English)
Family Workshop: The 4 Systems of Higher Ed / Paying for College and Financial Aid
Family Workshop: Supporting Your Child Academically and Child Wellness
10:05 AM – 11:40 AM Cómo ayudar a su hijo a lograr sus sueños: Comprensión de preparación y oportunidades universitarias (español)
Talleres Familiares: Los 4 sistemas de educación superior / Cómo pagar la universidad y conseguir ayuda financiera
Talleres Familiares:Cómo apoyar a su hijo académicamente y en su bienestar
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Culminating Session / Sesión Culminante
Destination College is the Fulfillment Fund’s signature college access conference. 2021 marked the 25th year for this information-packed virtual event, focused on inspiring high school students to “dream big” about their future on Friday, October 15, and Saturday, October 16.
