Student Workshops

• I’ve Chosen My College… Now What?
  • A pre-college workshop that teaches students how to understand their award letters, ask the right financial aid questions, and confidently prepare for enrollment. Perfect for TRIO and college access programs.
• Building a Scholarship-Ready Resume: Turning Everyday Moments into Powerful Opportunities
  • Build a scholarship-ready resume by turning everyday responsibilities into powerful application content! This engaging workshop helps high school juniors and seniors document their community service, leadership, and non-traditional contributions, such as caregiving or work. Participants receive a custom workbook with tools to track achievements, research scholarships, and request references, setting them up for success in college and beyond.
  • College & Financial Aid Application One-on-One Support Workshop
  • Applying to college and choosing the right one can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating applications, financial aid, and multiple acceptance offers. This one-on-one workshop offers personalized support to students and their families throughout the undergraduate college application process. Learn how to complete the FAFSA, meet important deadlines, review award letters, and compare colleges to decide which school is the best academic, financial, and personal fit for you.

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Staff Workshops

• TRIO Documentation & Compliance Made Simple
  • Learn how to properly document student contacts, track services, and align your records with federal TRIO guidelines. This workshop breaks down compliance into manageable steps, perfect for new and seasoned staff preparing for audits or site visits.

Effective Leadership for TRIO Directors & Managers

• Designed for current and aspiring TRIO leaders, this workshop focuses on practical leadership strategies, team development, and navigating the responsibilities of program management. Each session includes a True Colors personality assessment to help directors and staff understand their leadership style, improve communication, and build a stronger team culture.

• Workplace Mediation & Conflict Resolution
  • Workplace Mediation & Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Build practical tools to manage conflict, improve communication, and foster a healthier team culture. This workshop is offered in collaboration with The Mediation Center in Asheville, NC, and is ideal for TRIO professionals navigating team dynamics, student interactions, or leadership transitions.
• From Hobby to Career: Turning Passions into Purpose
  • This interactive workshop helps students explore how their personal interests and hobbies can evolve into meaningful career paths. With a focus on using campus resources — like student centers, career services, arts programs, and mentoring opportunities — participants learn to clarify their goals, explore their identity, and take steps toward a fulfilling future.
  • This session can be tailored for students or staff and includes storytelling, reflective activities, and practical strategies for connecting passion to purpose.
• Team Dynamics & Personality Style Workshops
  • Help your team unlock better communication, understanding, and productivity with a dynamic color-based personality workshop.
  • As a Certified True Colors® Facilitator, I offer interactive, research-informed sessions rooted in temperament theory to help individuals and teams explore how personality styles influence communication, leadership, collaboration, and motivation.
  • These workshops are ideal for TRIO staff, student cohorts, nonprofit boards, and professional teams seeking to improve connection and performance.

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