SPRING 2009
The
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
February
“Finding Money for
College” (
When: Wednesday, 2/4
Time:
2-4pm and repeats 6-8pm
Where:
Speaker: PGCC
Financial Aide Representative
Participants will learn how to get the most out of the financial aid system.
They will also learn how to qualify and apply for federal, state and private
scholarships. Lastly, participants will learn how to effectively use student
loans.
“PGCC Collegian Centers Spring Kickoff
Celebration”
When:
Thursday, 2/5
Time:
2 – 4pm
Where:
Marlboro 1097
Students will learn about
the wonderful programs and opportunities available through the collegian
centers!
When:
Friday, 2/6
Time:
3pm
Where: Bladen 223
Speaker:
Segun Olagunju, Program Manager of Operation HOPE, Inc.
Participants will be
trained to become a certified financial literacy trainer.
The training will allow participants to go into local public schools and
teach students (grades 3-5 or 6-8) the basics of financial literacy.
When:
Monday, 2/9
Time:
2 to 3pm
Where:
Bladen 110
"Author-Entrepreneur: The Ins and Outs of
Self-Publishing"
(co-sponsored by Hillman Entrepreneurs)
When:
2/11
Time:
3 to 4pm
Where:
Bladen 304
Panelists: Brandi Forte, Self-published Author and Natalie Stokes, Founder of
Three Sistahs Press
Have
you thought about writing a book?
Do you already have “the next great novel” stashed away?
Learn what it takes to self publish vs. working with a publishing
company.
“ABCs of Credit”
(
When:
Wednesday, 2/18th
Time:
2-4pm and repeats 6-8pm
Speaker: Pending-
Lisa
Participants will learn the basics of
personal credit including the 5 Cs, credit scores and establishing good credit.
They will also develop better decision-making skills with respect to using
credit.
“Good Credit: Getting It
and Keeping It” (
When:
Tuesday, 3/3
Time:
2-4pm and repeats 6-8pm
Where:
Speaker: Pending -
Lisa
Participants will understand the
importance of credit reports and their rights and responsibilities that come
with a credit record. They will also learn to identity factors to consider when
shopping for credit cards including understanding their costs. Lastly,
participants will recognize warning signs of credit abuse and learn how to
manage credit challenges
“The ABC’s of the Childcare
Business”
(co-sponsored
by Hillman Entrepreneurs and
When:
3/4
Time:
2 to 3:30pm
Where:
Panelists: Rochanne Woodland (PGCC
graduate), Founder and Director of Loving 2
Participants will learn how to start a home-based childcare business, including
licensing requirements/regulations and start up costs.
They will also learn the fundamentals of running a public childcare
facility.
“A Stock Market Overview: Tips for
Picking Stocks as Investments”
When:
Thursday, 3/12
Time:
2 to 3:30pm
Where:
Bladen 304
Speaker: Dr. Angela Rabatin, PGCC
business professor
Participants will learn how to evaluate companies and their stocks.
They will also learn how to stay informed about factors affecting their
investments.
“Credit Crime: How to
Protect Yourself” (
When:
Tuesday 3/17
Time:
2-4pm and repeats 6-8pm
Where:
Speaker:
Harrine Freeman, CEO/Owner, H.E. Freeman
Enterprises
Participants will understand identify
theft and predatory lending. They will also recognize the difference between
prime and sub-prime lending. Participants will learn strategies on how to
protect themselves from being a target of credit abuse and what to do if they
are or think they are victims
April
Student
Debate
Topic: TBD
Moderator:
TBD
When:
4/27
Time:
TBD
Where:
TBD
“Business Plan Competition”
When:
Tuesday, April 28th from 1 to 4 and Wednesday, April 29th
from 1 to 3
Where: Kent
Hall 262
Students
present business plans orally to a panel of business persons and college faculty
for grading and ranking for competition awards.
*Participating students must be enrolled in the course: MGT171: The Business
Plan
May
End of
Semester Celebration
When: TBD
Time: TBD
Where: TBD
2/09