October 2020 Update

We’ve just concluded our first-ever national and virtual edition of Destination College+. Students and families logged on from across the country for our 24th annual conference focused on providing critical knowledge and resources to first-gen students. 

With 20 workshops led by education professionals from esteemed institutions from coast to coast, participation in the NACAC college fair, and a career fair with 45 companies such as Google, Hulu, Goldman Sachs, Enrst & Young, and many more. It was a one-of-a-kind college access and success conference.  

The event kicked off with a meaningful message to students from LAUSD Board Members Monica Garcia and Nick Melvoin, Dr. Adrian Huerta of USC, and Fulfillment Fund Board member, Lindy Werges. The opening program also featured a special conversation between our celebrity guest, Tiffany Haddish, and two Fulfillment Fund alumni, Charlie and David Portillo. We closed our program with a heartfelt message from Los Angeles Rams Defensive Lineman, Sebastian Joseph-Day, about his experience as a first-gen grad.

Here is what a few of our students had to say about their Destination College+ experience:

"There is so much information given at Destination College+ that isn't in school and it's exposing us to things that we should be doing when preparing ourselves for college."

"This experience would open the eyes of many students and encourage them to apply to college even if they don't feel like they could right now."

"As a first-generation student, I am thrilled to say that I will be attending Destination College+ again, and I am extremely grateful for the things they have taught me."

"[The Career Expo] helped me to think about the different options to apply for internships or even job offers as well."

"I loved the career fair...I was also able to hear and ask questions about situations surrounding Covid and was able to learn more."

"Hearing the panelists give advice about how to stand out as a candidate gave me a lot of hope that I can get a good job after I graduate."

Watch our event highlights and workshops:

We thank our generous sponsors for their support of Destination College+: Aurora Capital Partners, the Los Angeles Rams, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Capital Group, Wells Fargo, Comerica Bank, Pacific Western Bank, Elephant and Circle K.

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