The University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Vaughn RisingStar Youth Summit is seeking high school seniors who have an interest in attending college and would benefit from a leadership program.
The Vaughn RisingStar Youth Summit will take place Oct. 8-9 on the UT Martin main campus and includes an overnight stay. The summit is a fun, hands-on experience that helps students build the leadership skills, confidence and real-world knowledge they need to thrive in college, careers and life.
The youth summit is a two-day program designed for high school seniors from public and private schools across West Tennessee. The summit equips students with the leadership skills, knowledge and confidence needed to navigate college, careers and adulthood.
The Vaughn RisingStar Youth Summit offers student leaders from across the region an opportunity to develop those essential skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of community involvement.
Participants experience college life firsthand, connect with peers from across West Tennessee and engage in interactive sessions led by professionals and mentors.
Throughout the summit, students explore college and career pathways, build life skills and take part in meaningful activities designed to prepare them for future success.
Adam Garner, the program director for the WestStar Leadership Program, said registration for the summit is now open.
“We will have a multitude of speakers who will come and give the students information about coming to college,” he said. “They will help the students navigate that next step. They will do mock job interviews to help them prepare for after college and entering the job market.”
The cost of the program is $120 per student, which includes housing, meals, UT Martin swag and all materials.
For more information about the Vaughn RisingStar Youth Summit or to get registration information, contact Garner at adamgarn@utm.edu. For more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, visit www.utm.edu/weststar.
For more information about UT Martin, visit www.utm.edu or call 1-800-829-UTM1 (-8861).
