Calendar

High school students from the Philadelphia region can explore college life, leadership, and career readiness during Penn State Abington’s Declare Your Future: Leading in the 21st Century conference on November 14.

The one day conference is designed for 100 high school students who are beginning to think about their futures as college students, leaders, and engaged members of their communities. The program is especially intended to support first generation future college students, while welcoming any student interested in learning more about college and preparing for the future.

Led entirely by current college student leaders, the conference will introduce participants to college life and expectations, leadership development, co curricular involvement, career readiness, and the experiences of students who have successfully made the transition to higher education.

Students will also explore how experiences they already have through clubs, athletics, part time work, volunteer service, family responsibilities, faith communities, and other activities can help them build valuable skills for college, careers, and life.

Event Highlights

• Learn what to expect from college life

• Explore leadership development through everyday experiences

• Understand the value of activities outside the classroom

• Build awareness of career readiness skills

• Hear directly from current college student leaders

• Recognize how existing experiences can build skills for college and future careers

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Host: Penn State Abington

Audience: High school students, with a special focus on first generation future college students

Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER