Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Eta Gamma Omega Chapter

A.S.C.E.N.D. Meeting Feb. 20, 2016 A.S.C.E.N.D. students participated in a Model United Nations simulation, and played the role of ambassadors of countries. This exercise introduced these students to the world of public speaking, Application Information debate, diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. Date of publication To join the program the high school student must submit a completed Meeting Times A.S.C.E.N.D. Application Packet 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Achievement, Self-Awareness, that includes the following 3 Communication, Engagement, documents: Meeting Location Networking, and 1. A.S.C.E.N.D. program Student Consumes River College Developmental Skills Application form. 8401 Center Parkway, Room M201 2. Parental Consent & Responsibility Sacramento, California form. 3. Student Code of Conduct & Responsibility Contract form. Meeting Dates  September 17th Program Coordinators  October 15th  Valarie Smith: (916) 599-0168,  November 19th [email protected]  December 17th  Wanda Williams: (916) 804-6133,  January 21st [email protected]  February 18th  March 18th A.S.C.E.N.D. is a free educational  April 22nd enrichment and college preparatory program, designed to motivate, engage, Note: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and partners  May 20th and assist high school students in are community based organizations and are not th affiliated with any School District.  June 17 reaching their maximum potential.

Program Target Career Exploration The A.S.C.E.N.D. is recruiting male and  Overview of the 16 career clusters. Hear female high school students in grades from those in difference careers fields 9th-12th to join the program. and find out the challenges and the rewards. Program Goals  Dressing for Success- a mini fashion  Prepare 5000 A.S.C.E.N.D. students show. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, (nationally) to transition each year  Branding Yourself - how to prepare to Incorporated from high school to college, rock your interview. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, vocational/ technical school, or work.  Learning about the salaries for your Incorporated, was founded in 1908 at  Provide workshops focusing on dream job. Howard University, and is the first African desired college majors/ career American Greek organization. Our motto choices. is “Service to All Mankind.”  Promote positive self- esteem and Workshops confidence.  Scholarships: Prepare yourself for  Provide studying and tests Scholarships. Discover the types of Eta Gamma Omega Chapter preparation skills. scholarships available and tips for a The Chapter has been providing  Provide opportunities for cultural successful application. community service to the greater awareness, and community  Essays: Explore successful essays for Sacramento area since our inception in engagement. scholarships and college applications.  Provide global citizenship skills. 1958.  Testing Taking: Learn test taking tips  Provide enrichment workshops. and develop skills for the PSAT, SAT, Program Partners ACT, and general study skills.  EGEEO Foundation, Inc. College Exploration  Job Interviewing: Participate in mock  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Beta Lambda Chapter  Discover the different types of colleges job interviews, learn how to create a and universities. resume, and complete job applications. What is A.S.C.E.N.D.?  Become familiar with local area

A.S.C.E.N.D. is the 2014-2018 signature colleges and universities, HBCUs and youth enrichment program of the Alpha Ivy League universities. Cultural/Art/Community Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated that  Learn how to increase your chances for  Increase your cultural and art focuses on Achievement, Self-Aware- obtaining college admission and awareness through field trips and group ness, Communication, Engagement, financial assistance. volunteer work. Networking and Developmental Skills  Hear from college graduates and  Obtain a greater understanding of the with an emphasis on STEM (Science, current students on what to expect and world through the Model United Nation Math and related Technologies) how to ascend at college life and (UN) experience. Program. academics.