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Thousands Explore Educational Opportunities at Black College Expo

Thousands Explore Educational Opportunities at Black College Expo

High school students from across San Diego County got a jumpstart on their future at the 8th annual San Diego Black College Expo where they connected with representatives from more than 30 historically Black colleges and universities, as well as University of California, California State University schools, community colleges, the military, and more. 

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Students received scholarships and many students were accepted on the spot to one or more colleges at the Jan. 30 college fair. More than 3,000 people registered for the event, which included students, parents, and school staff.

“The expo is really an opportunity for a person at any level and any background to know there are opportunities and resources available to them,” said Theresa Price, founder and CEO of National College Resources Foundation (NCRF). 

Students from districts across San Diego County, including from the San Diego County Office of Education’s Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS), San Pasqual Academy, and Monarch School, attended the in-person event.

New this year was a tailored informational session just for JCCS students to hear from several recruiters and representatives from various colleges before heading to the larger expo. 

Daphne, a Monarch School senior, said she was attending the expo to get multiple scholarships and experiences, and was specifically looking at the HBCUs.

Rei, a senior at Rancho Buena Vista High, was attending the expo for the second time. 

“The expo really helps to tell people what colleges are out there, not just the main universities,” she said. 

The free event is organized each year by NCRF in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education to bring opportunities for students in the region.

“It’s amazing to see so many students attending this event and getting the chance to see all of the opportunities that are available to them,” said Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza, county superintendent of schools. “I am in awe at how much it has grown and all the positive energy from the students and the many colleges and military branches there to recruit.”

Multiple seminars were offered on topics such as attending school as a student athlete, how college life differs from high school, the importance of investing in your mental health, and how to find your dream job. 

The Black College Expo, now in its 26th year, was developed to empower underrepresented students and help them with access to higher education. NCRF has helped over 500,000 students get into college, and helped students connect with over $1 billion in scholarships and grants.

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