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Education by Engagement
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL TRIO DAY
Whenever possible, Upward Bound sends juniors, accompanied by staff, to a regional conference in February. Selection for this weekend event is based on academic standing, ability to assume responsibility, leadership qualities and a desire to attend. This conference allows participants to visit regional colleges and learn about other TRiO programs (UB Math-Science, Talent Search, Student Support Services and GEAR UP).
NEW ENGLAND STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
A three-day annual leadership event that is typically held in September at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. Participants are selected based on the ability to assume responsibility, demonstrate leadership qualities and desire to attend. This conference allows participants to learn from and share experiences with other Upward Bound and Talent Search students from across New England.
JFK LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
This leadership conference takes place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. It brings together TRiO students from all over New England for a day filled with workshops, a tour of the museum and inspirational guest speakers. This conference takes place over the April vacation. Selected students will also visit a college or museum in the greater Boston area during this experience.
GREEN MOUNTAIN
SCHOLARS BOWL
The Green Mountain Scholars Bowl is held annually in the spring. This academic quiz style event brings together reginal Upward Bound program teams together to join in this friendly competition. The scholars bowl is hosted on alternating college campuses each year. This allows participating students to enjoy a college tour and experience a difference campus environment for the day. Prize money is awarded to the winning teams to be placed in the programs general scholarship fund.