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Wake Libraries New Program Help Teens Prep For College And Beyond

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley

Raleigh, NC – Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) is launching a new program designed to help teens make the move toward their next big thing.

teens“Level Up: To College and Beyond” is a series of free, virtual programs and workshops led by experts that dive into how to prep for college, trade school, certificate programs, and more.

“Navigating the next steps after high school can be challenging, especially today when everything is virtual,” said Ann Burlingame, deputy director of Wake County Public Libraries. “We hope this program will give teens and their parents the information, tools, and confidence they need to move their education forward.”

WCPL is partnering with the Princeton Review, College Foundation of North Carolina, and CollegeWise to present the program. Examples of topics include:

  • FAFSA and Financial Aid
  • Grants and Scholarships for College
  • How to Write a Great College Essay
  • SAT, ACT or Both
  • The Art of the College Application

The series kicked off Tuesday, Sept. 8, with a session on Virtual Grants and Scholarships for College. The presentation will guide attendees through the process of looking for the right grant or scholarship for them. The program is available on the website. All sessions will take place via Zoom.

The next session, “Virtual How to Write a Great College Essay Webinar,” will take place on Monday, September 14.

Wake County Public Libraries has a mission to instill the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge for the residents of Wake County. Their priorities to reach their mission are guided by the following five priorities: Services to children, Recreational reading, Being a center of lifelong learning, The library as a community center, and Bridging the technology gap. More information on coming events and how to register is available here.