Upcoming Events
Student Success Workshops are sponsored by the Student Support Services program. Topics are selected from distinct areas in an effort to improve students' overall success.
Tuesday Topics for Success
- January 24: Understanding Motivation and Goal Setting
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Participants will discuss how to motivate themselves towards goal achievement. The goal of a college degree is within reach, and in this interactive workshop participants will have an opportunity to define their goals and visually outline them. One of the outcomes of this workshop will be a Vision Board that participants may take with them. The WebEx link to join is: https://ptcgwd.webex.com/ptcgwd/j.php?MTID=m605ddd78e8775da0caabe3dc299f7e51
- February 7: Improve Your Writing Skills and Make Use of the Writing Center
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Hear from a PTC faculty member on how you can improve your writing skills. Learn how to get through writer’s block, improve your writing style, and make less mistakes. The WebEx link to join is: https://ptcgwd.webex.com/ptcgwd/j.php?MTID=m605ddd78e8775da0caabe3dc299f7e51
- February 21: Learn What's Needed to Transfer to a College or University
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Celebrate Black History Month and learn about transferring. Visit with representatives from local Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCU) and hear about their transfer opportunities. Whether you are researching where to apply, completing admission essays, or somewhere in-between, this event is a great opportunity for you! Attend a workshop with PTC faculty/staff members who will share their experiences attending a HBCU, and gather transfer resources from PTC’s Transfer Coordinator. The WebEx link to join is: https://ptcgwd.webex.com/ptcgwd/j.php?MTID=mfbac326d894a21761eda0b0408fffb34
Transfer Fair: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Workshop: 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
- March 14: Job Fair, Career Etiquette, and Networking Case Scenarios
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In this interactive workshop, learn how important it is to understand professionalism and ways to conduct yourself at the job and in general business interactions such as virtual and in-person meetings, social media, and business dinners and receptions. The WebEx link to join is: https://ptcgwd.webex.com/ptcgwd/j.php?MTID=m434d58a1b906ef2d483720721616f605
- April 4: Financial Literacy - Hands-on Budgeting
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Information will be provided on free resources to help guide you with money management responsibilities and goals. There will also be interactive activities to help you better understand how college degrees, credit, savings, and life goals can impact your household budget and future goals. The WebEx link to join is: https://ptcgwd.webex.com/ptcgwd/j.php?MTID=m202b6297e3750ef896c72bb1c86759c3
Workshops are held from 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. in the Student Center on the Greenwood Campus or via WebEx using the QR code.