Are you a high school student who is thinking about life after you graduate? Join the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals in partnership with Houston City Council District D, Phillips66, H-E-B and dozens of colleges/universities for our annual Young Professionals University (YPU), a college readiness and empowerment program to educate high school students on their options after school.
Students will be divided into 4 Groups and spend the day attending breakout sessions and a college fair to gain all the tools and resources to make an informed decision on the next steps for higher learning.
Panel Discussion:
- College Prep and Admissions (open to parents)
Breakout Sessions:
- Financial Literacy
- Managing College Responsibilities
- Street Smarts (Public Safety)
Confirmed College Fair Participants:
- Prairie View A&M University
- University of Houston Downtown
- University of Houston - Clear Lake
- University of Houston
- Jackson State University
- Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M University - Galveston
- Spelman College
- University of Texas- Austin
Participants will be provided Breakfast and Lunch, and will be eligible for raffle prizes that include electronics, gift cards and more! Must be an 8th grader or current high school student to sign up.
Questions? Email communityoutreach@haulyp.org or president@haulyp.org