Life Skills Symposium

Calling all high school students! Join community members and field experts at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on your day off from school for a full day of life skills!

Participants will have a chance to pick the sessions that most interest them while earning 5 volunteer hours and enjoying a free lunch with their friends.

An email is required for registration. You will receive a session selection form email link after you register.

Completing the form is required and counts as registration.

Symposium Schedule:

10:00am: Welcome/Packet Pickup/Introduction to Library Resources

10:30am: Session 1

11:30am: Session 2

12:30pm: Lunch/College Fair

1:00pm: Session 3

2:00pm: Session 4

3:00pm: Symposium Concludes

Session Details:

Trade Schools - Trade school is a post-graduate opportunity. Learn all about trade schools, work force opportunities, and the benefits these schools afford you. This session is presented by United Association Local Union 85.

Know Your Rights  - You have rights, attend this informative session to learn about your legal rights as a citizen directly from Warner Norcross + Judd, Michigan Law Firm.

Emergency Preparedness - Accidents and emergencies happen, be prepared with an informative session presented by the Midland Police and Fire Department.

What is insurance? - Surely you have seen the television commercials, but what is insurance? Learn all about the benefits of various types of insurance presented by Farm Bureau Insurance.

Self-Defense - Self-defense is a skill you may not know you need until it is too late. Join Cosens Martial Arts to enhance and improve your self-defense skills.

Preparing for the ASVAB and Military Service - Do you have questions about the ASVAB test or military service? Ask the experts. Join military recruiters from the US Navy and US Marines for an informative session about military service.

What to Know Before Getting a Tattoo - Are you considering getting a tattoo in the future? Do you have questions about the process. Learn all you need to know from Black Ball Tattoo.

Character Strengths - Who you are is unique, learn about using your character strengths to be the best version of yourself. Enjoy this wellness session presented by Discover You and the Center for Youth Development. 

Healthy Relationships - Life is all about relationships. Attend this session to gain the skills to foster healthy relationships in your life. This session is presented by Discover You and the Center for Youth Development.

Financial Literacy - Money  matters and it is never too early to start saving and making smart choices. Attend  this session to learn all about making smart money moves. This session is presented by Northwood University's Financial Aid Department. 
 

Financing Your Education - College is expensive! Attend this session to learn all the avenues you can take to financial your education that make the least impact on your personal finances. This session is presented by Northwood University's Financial Aid Department.