3rd Annual Transitions

A Day Focused On
Women's Educational Opportunities

Saturday November 6, 2004
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, New York

Introduction
College Representatives
Keynote Speaker
Workshop Topics
Capnote Speaker
Registration Form


Introduction

Is college for you?

Returning to school after years at home or work is a difficult decision, but more and more women are making this bold move to change their lives.

"I woke up dreading going to work...I need to do something else. And in order to find that, I had to go back to school."

"When you are educated, it just changes you. You don't see it while you are there. It changes who you are and the way you think."

Education Pays

A new analysis of census data shows that over a lifetime, individuals with college degrees earn almost twice as much as those who have only a high school diploma. Between the ages of 25 and 65, high school grads can hope to earn $1.2 million while college grads earn $2.1 million. Advanced degree holders will earn from $2.5 million to $4.4 million.

If you want to take a college course or begin or complete a degree, you can gather information and investigate options at the Transitions program.

Meet representatives from area colleges:

• Binghamton University
• Cornell University
• Empire State College
• Ithaca College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Tompkins Cortland Community College
• Wells College

Keynote Speaker: Kathy Luz Herrera, Tompkins County Board of Representatives

Workshop Topics

Morning Workshops

• Careers: Where the Jobs Are
  The job market is contantly changing. This workshop will look at jobs that are in demand now and possible career trends for the future.
  Deb Giordano, Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board
  Iroquois Health Alliance of Central NY
  Jim Hull, TC-3
  Rochester Institute of Technology
  
  
• Non-Traditional Education
  A traditional classroom or class schedule does not work for everyone. Workshop speakers will discuss some non-traditional ways to go back to school and earn a degree with the flexibility to fit an already busy schedule.
  Barbara Rauschenbach, Empire State College
  Anthony Papalia, Excelsior College
  Eric Howd, TC-3
  
  
• Financing a College Education
  The finances of returnign to school can be confusing and intimidating. Experienced financial adi professionals will explore financing options.
  Christina Cain, AFCU, IDA Coordinator
  Jill Moreland, Ithaca College
  TC-3
  
  
• Graduate Studies
  Is an advanced degree in your future? Gradute school representatives will provdie insight into the admissions process and financin options.
  Speakers to be announced.
  
  
• Overcoming Obstacles
  Returning to school frequently involves overcoming obstacles of age, skills, and more. Explore the many ways other students have found to overcome the obstacles in their paths and succeed as a student.
  TC-3
  Jane Ryan, BOCES
  Beth Evans, Wells College
  Lynn Wetezle, Daycare and Child Development Council
  
  

Afternoon In-Depth Workshops

• Matching Your Strengths & Skills to Today's Job Market
  We all have strengths and abilities that would be of value to a future employer. Learn how ot identify and match your strengths to the needs of employers.
  Erica Hostetler and Susan Moore, Women's Opportunity Center, Ithaca
  
  
• Admissions Process
  The admissions process can be confusing. The workshop presenters will help demystify the process for you.
  Sandy Drumluk, TC-3
  
  
• Getting Your Financial House In Order
  Having a plan in place to deal with the financial aspects of returning to school and running a household before you start classes is an important first step to success as a returning student.
  Barbara Henza, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County
  Claire Perez, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
  
  
• Learning Styles and Study Skills
  Matching one's study techniques to one's learning style helps students be successful. This workshop will assist participants in identifying their preferred learning style and how that translates into effective study activities.
  Ann Gifford, MS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
  
  

Capnote Speaker: Bronwyn Evans, Family & Children's Services


Registration

Workshop registration is through Cortland County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Please complete the attached Registration Form and mail with your check for $15 to: CCE Cortland, 60 Central Avenue, Cortland NY 13045. To register after Nov. 1, call: (607) 753-5077.

Cost for the day is $15 per person. A limited number of scholarships are available to cover this fee. If you need one, send your request with your registration form. We will notify scholarship recipients by November 1st.