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FloridaShines to host Virtual College Week

Posted on October 2, 2017

FloridaShines, Florida’s student hub of innovative educational services, will host Virtual College Week Oct. 24-26. FloridaShines is managed by the Florida Virtual Campus through the UWF Division of Research and Strategic Innovation.
“FloridaShines has everything students and parents need to get ready for college,” said Nashla Dawahre, assistant director of advising and student services. “Our free, three-day event offers a wide variety of short webinars focused on a range of different subjects from college admissions to financial aid to career planning.”
Representatives from the Florida College System, State University System, Florida Department of Education and others topic experts will present during the event.
Virtual College Week is free and open to Florida high school juniors and seniors, parents and counselors. It provides information on preparing for college, including where to go, what degree to earn and how to pay for it without breaking the bank. In addition to the live webinars, FloridaShines will provide online resources prior to the presentations to help prepare students with additional materials, through the FloridaShines website.
Virtual College Week sessions include:
Oct. 24
            2 p.m. ET: Counselors Guide to Graduation
            4 p.m. ET: Advising for Academic Success
            5 p.m. ET: Workforce Programs in the Florida College System
Oct. 25
            3 p.m. ET: Admissions into a University
            4 p.m. ET: First Things First
            5 p.m. ET: Bright Futures Scholarship Qualifications
            6 p.m. ET: College Athletics
Oct. 26
            3 p.m. ET: The Big Transition
            4 p.m. ET: Financial Aid is For You
            5 p.m. ET: How to Start Smart and Finish Strong
            6 p.m. ET: Survival Guide for Parents
To register or for more information, visit www.virtualcollegeweek.org.
About FloridaShines
FloridaShines exists to empower all of Florida’s 20 million residents to earn a college degree and find a bright career, by providing an array of FREE online tools to help students succeed in school and prepare for careers. FloridaShines works with the state’s 40 colleges and universities and other partners to help students succeed in school and beyond. Plan for their education and to succeed in the world of work. All these services are designed to help students shine.
About Florida Virtual Campus
The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), a Complete Florida Plus program, is made up of several units which provide statewide innovative educational services for Florida’s K-adult students. Working collaboratively with Florida’s 12 public universities, 28 public colleges, K-12 school districts, and other partners, FLVC provides state-funded services to help students go to college, succeed in school, prepare for career success, and thrive in life after graduation.
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