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SUMMARY:Afterschool is Cool Expo
DESCRIPTION:Game Plan for Success\nMiddle and high school students are invited to the Afterschool Is Cool Youth Expo\, a dynamic student summit designed to help young people build a strong foundation for postsecondary success through preparation\, mindset\, and intentional planning. \nHosted at the University of Houston\, this year’s expo brings together students\, educators\, and community partners for an interactive experience focused on helping students identify their best move and confidently plan their next move. \nChampionship Mindset. Best Move. Next Move.\nThe 2026 theme centers on developing a championship mindset that empowers students to think strategically about their future while building the skills needed to succeed in college\, career\, and life. \nStudents will engage in hands-on learning experiences that emphasize: \n\nPreparation and goal setting\nTeamwork and leadership\nResilience and problem solving\nConfidence in decision making\n\nWhat Students Will Gain\nThe Afterschool Is Cool Youth Expo prepares students for life beyond high school by providing exposure to: \n\nFinancial literacy and money management basics\nCollege access and postsecondary planning\nCareer exploration and workforce readiness\nSTEM and arts integration that encourages creativity and curiosity\n\nThrough interactive sessions\, students will learn how their interests connect to real-world opportunities and how afterschool programs can support their academic and personal growth. \nWho Should Attend\n\nMiddle and high school students\nParents and caregivers supporting postsecondary planning\nEducators\, mentors\, and youth-serving professionals\nAfterschool and community-based organizations\n\nEvent Details\nDate: March 28\, 2026Location: University of Houston \nWhy This Summit Matters\nPostsecondary success begins long before graduation. The Afterschool Is Cool Youth Expo creates a space where students can explore options\, build confidence\, and gain practical tools that help them navigate the path from middle school to high school and beyond. \nThis summit reinforces that preparation today leads to opportunity tomorrow. \nRegister at the link above. \nFor more information\, contact levelup@hcde-texas.org
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