Annual College and Career Day
On October 13, 2018
This free community event was for all who had an interest in attending college after high school graduation. The event included educational and readiness workshops during the morning sessions and a dynamic college expo during the late morning through afternoon. In attendance were admissions counselors at all levels of post high school education to include: 4 year colleges, junior colleges and technical schools, school of sciences, engineering, art and business. Also in attendance were our cohosting partners who displaying exhibits about their products and industry areas to help students understand more about specific careers.
8th Annual Science and Career Expo
On April 13, 2019
YMWIC will host the 8th Annual Science and Career Expo at B. Reed Henderson High School in West Chester, PA. This is a free event for all. The Scholars will defend their research and present the results to the audiences in attendance. The judges for the event are STEM professionals and college professors. Following the presentations and exhibit reviews, industry experts in education, careers and finance will provide valuable information. Among our invited guests include Ms. Ja’Net Adams, author of “Debt Sucks University!: A College Student’s Guide to Winning with Money so They can Live Their Dreams!” will present an informative session on STEM careers and financial stability.
Schedule for Scholars and Judges:
Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Judge Check-In: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Presentations: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
If you would like to join us on April 13th as a judge, I/T support or data-entry volunteer, please select this link
Schedule for Scholars and General Public
Partner Check-In: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Lunch For Purchase: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Exhibits: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Keynote Speaker: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Winner Presentations: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
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- Become a STEM and Education vendor
- Take out an ad in the program book
- Become a sponsor
Further questions you can email science@ymwicfoundation.org
9th Annual Scholarship Banquet
On May 30, 2019
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, YMWIC will host the 9th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet at the Valley Forge Sheraton Hotel. All of our seniors will receive a scholarship to attend the college of their choice. Madeline Bell, CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will deliver this event’s keynote speech.
Mark your calendars today for our annual gala. YMWIC will host our 9th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet at the Valley Forge Sheraton Hotel in King of Prussia. We are thrilled to announce a business and community leader in Philadelphia, CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Madeline Bell, as our Keynote speaker. Returning as our Emcee for the event will be Ms. Barbara Gee-Pratt, Executive Coach and YMWIC supporter.
During the program, we will be recognizing our seniors along with the accomplishments of our Scholars from the 2018-2019 program year.
This year, we will recognize four outstanding members of our community with the following awards:
- West Impact Award : CSL Behring, represented by Mary Anne Player, MS, RAC Regulatory Affairs Regional Sr. Specialist
- Community Leadership Award: Honorable Harry Lewis, Jr.
- Educational Leadership Award for Secondary Education: Dr. Cathy L. Taschner, Superintendent, Coatesville Area School District
- Education Leadership Award for Post-Secondary Education: Sister Susan J. Cronin, PhD., Department of Natural and Computational Sciences at Immaculata University of PA.
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- To attend the event
- Purchase an ad
- Become a sponsor
- Become a vendor
To become a premium sponsor please contact: banquet@ymwicfoundation.org.
