2. 1st Annual Feria Destino Universidad
Saturday, June 9 | 10am – 3pm
Georgia Tech | Student Center
Presented by
with support from Univision’s Es El
Momento campaign & Georgia Tech
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3. TRAINING OVERVIEW
• Background of the Feria Model
• Who is the Feria parent?
• What is the Feria approach?
• Who do you reach at the Feria?
• What happens at the Feria?
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4. Research | Train | Mobilize
Preparing the 21st Century Workforce
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5. MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN
Para Una Buena Vida
• 180,000 parents and children
engaged in education
“For a Better Life”
• 150,000 books given away
• 16 educational/health events across
the country
• 400+ organizations & 1000+
volunteers trained
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6. LOS ANGELES AUSTIN DALLAS
MIAMI CORPUS CHRISTI
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7. EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Graduate
FOR JOBS - 2018
Degree Degree
Some
High School College
Diploma
Associates
Degree
Less than
High School
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9. All parents want the
best for their
children..
but how can you teach
what you don’t know?
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10. HOW DOES FERIA WORK?
Three-Fold Methodology
1 2 3
Training Parent Navigation Economic Development
Increase organizational Reach the families with relevant Increase workforce for careers
capacity through resources and information for that drive a region’s growth
mobilization and training their child’s academic success
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11. WHO IS THE FERIA PARENT?
A. Limited Parental Understanding & Access
Parents who are unfamiliar with the U.S.
education system or did not graduate
from U.S. schools
• Empowerment is created, not inherent.
• 1.0: aspiring parents, seeking new
opportunities or ways of better providing for
their families
• 1.5: parents grew up in U.S. but are disconnected
with current resources.
• 2.0: parents understand current U.S. education
system & take advantage of resources & technology
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12. WHO IS THE FERIA PARENT?
B. Relevancy and a MAJOR Cultural Shift Needed
• Parents as the child’s first teacher.
• What’s the key to the American Dream? Higher
education is the key to the American Dream
• What are rites of passage for American
families?
• How do we create a college-going culture?
Example: NCAA, etc
There is no better way to help this audience feel connected than through relevance
–
relevance in our offerings, the experiences, and the way it all fits into their lives
RIGHT NOW.
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13. WHO IS THE FERIA PARENT?
C. Culture: Cycle of Engagement Starts with Parents
• High School Graduation
• College Readiness
• College Completion
• Career Success
o STEM: Engineering
o Healthcare
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15. Goal G Vision Dream
Extraordinary Bridges Out Significant Adult
Skill or Talent of Poverty Relationship
Dr. Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. Too Painful to Stay
Bridges Out of Poverty
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16. Feria Support Systems
Goal G Vision Dream
Visualization Area
Educational Pathway
Professional Mentors
Extraordinary Bridges Out Significant Adult
Skill or Talent of Poverty Relationship
Extracurricular
Programs
Para Una Buena Vida:
Life Benefits &
Financial Access
Dr. Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. Too Painful to Stay
Bridges Out of Poverty
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17. THE PARA UNA BUENA VIDATM
Educational Pathway
Para Una Buena Vida is a research-based messaging campaign geared to the parent and student that
underscores how education attainment equals prosperity for all. The campaign emphasizes three central
messages designed to appeal to economic aspirations and to create a college-going culture.
For A Better Life
• Graduate from high school & earn at least a million dollars in your lifetime.
• Earn at least another million dollars in your lifetime by
graduating from college or earning a certificate.
• Keep your Spanish but learn English as fast and
fluently as you can and you will have more
opportunities for jobs and higher pay.
Education: A shared path with a common destination, mutual benefits for the entire
community.
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18. CONNECT IN 5: STEP 1
Stand in front of your table.
Greet and praise the parent
for caring about their child’s
education.
Example: “You’re doing a good
thing by being here today!
We are glad you came!”
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19. CONNECT IN 5: STEP 2
Reinforce the value of an
education.
State the Para Una Buena Vida.
Remember:
Parent is your first audience.
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20. CONNECT IN 5: STEP 3
Describe your role at the Feria.
What does your organization
or institution do?
Frame your description
appropriately given what you know
about parental understanding,
cultural context & cycle of
engagement needed.
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21. CONNECT IN 5: STEP 4
Tell your story and
mention your college shirt.
Why did you choose that school?
What does college mean to you?
Did your family help you get to
college?
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22. CONNECT IN 5: STEP 5
ell the parent what to do
next at the Feria.
now the Exhibitors around on the
Educational Pathway at the Feria.
now the Workshops and
nrichment Activities.
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23. CONNECT IN 5TM
È Greet and praise the parent for
caring about their child’s education.
i Reinforce economic value of an
education, emphasizing Para Una
Buena Vida and careers.
a Describe your role at Feria.
l Tell your story and mention your
college shirt.
a Tell the parent what to do next
at the Feria.
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24. EXHIBITOR’S ACTIVE ROLE
V All organization/department representatives are:
o trained
o wearing a shirt with a college logo
w Every parent is verbally engaged with the resources at the Feria.
Exhibitors are positive and proactively interacting with the parent.
o Every representative can link their message to education and
economic prosperity, including what a parent needs to do next.
i All representatives are reinforcing:
o Connect in 5™
o Para Una Buena Vida
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25. EXPECTATIONS FOR INTERACTIONS
Stand in front of your table, ready to greet parents.
Try to have something to share with each family, no matter the age
or where they live.
What is your core mission?
What can everyone learn from your organization?
Use chairs to rest briefly, but avoid talking or texting on cell phones.
Remember that every person who walks by could benefit from your
services if you approach them.
Feria Para Aprender is an opportunity for 1000 impressions.
Your organization can reach as many families as you choose.
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26. SET UP TO MAXIMIZE INTERACTIONS
TABLE A Student TABLE B
Engagement
Parent
Engagement
PASSIVE
Family
Outreach
ACTIVE
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27. EXHIBITOR GOALS
• Designate one person to focus on parents and one
to focus on students.
• Through training, parents will hear consistent,
culturally relevant messaging from Exhibitors.
• Two or more representatives at your booth. At
least one Spanish speaker present at all times.
• Ensure all representatives attend training
before the Feria.
5. Know how to navigate parent properly to
the next stage of the Educational Pathway
and highlight key areas.
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28. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
2012 Destino Universidad will include:
•Reading Garden
•Photo Visualization
•College Preparation Workshops for
Parents
•MANY MORE!
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30. PASSPORT
• Use a pen or marker to
check off the color-
coded box that matches
your tablecloth.
• Use the map to direct
parents to the next
section.
• Parent will turn in the
Passport at the end of
the Feria to Univision
Radio.
31. TIPS FOR PASSPORT INTERACTIONS
amilies must have 1 mark in each color-coded box to submit their
Passport at the end of the Feria. The Passport enters the family into a
number of raffles from Univision Radio.
•
cknowledge the Passport.
•
sk for 3 minutes to share an important educational message that can
help the family.
•
omplete the Connect in 5 interaction.
•
ark the Passport with the color-coded marker provided. CommuniCard, LLC
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37. SUMMARY: The Feria Method™
• Thousands of PUBV / Connect in 5
interactions occurring at one time
• Primary audience: Parent
• Secondary audience: Youth
• One-way color-coded Educational
Pathway
• College wear displayed at all booths
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39. LOCATION: Georgia Tech – Student Center
Address
350 Ferst Drive – Atlanta GA 30332
Directions
o Georgia Tech is located in downtown Atlanta just off I75/85.
o For detailed driving directions, visit http://map.gtalumni.org/directions.php
o Directions will also be posted at www.FeriaParaAprender.com/atlanta
Parking
o Parking is available in the Student Center Parking Deck for $7 per car.
Facilities
o Feria will utilize the entire 3rd floor of the Student Center.
o All Exhibitors will be inside for the duration of the event.
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40. BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS:
Early Childhood
Elementary
Middle School
High School
College & University
Community Resources
Career/Workforce
3RD Floor – Student Center
BALLROOM – Educational Pathway
Exhibitors assigned by grade level(s) served.
ENRICHMENT AREAS
301 Reading Garden
343 College Board Workshops
332 CHECK IN for Exhibitors & Volunteers
321 Visualization
359 VIP Green Room
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41. SET UP: Saturday, June 9 @ 7am
ALL Exhibitors must be completely set up by 9am.
• Booths will be pre-assigned with tables and color-coded tablecloths set up.
• Test & troubleshoot any electrical equipment including laptops requiring Internet
access. Address any concerns with staff at Check IN.
• Identify organizations that are before and after you, as well as those in other areas
that correlate with your mission.
NEED APPROVAL IN ADVANCE:
Need to drive vehicles close to venue or require additional help?
Need special set up – extra tables, outlets, etc.?
Requests must by made to christin@advancingamericafoundation.org
by Friday, June 1 @ 5PM Eastern
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43. EXHIBITOR GUIDELINES
• Booths will be assigned and distributed by email on June 7 with an updated map and
color-coded layout to the Primary Contact on the Registration Form.
• Review attached Booth Information to confirm electrical and Internet access.
• Exhibitors are responsible for all of their own equipment: extension cords, power strips,
pens, easel, etc. We will not be able to provide any equipment.
• No candy or food can be given away.
• No raffles can be conducted from your booth.
• Each booth will be given a sample Passport during Check IN.
• Translator assignments will be sent on June 7. Please contact your translator in advance
and provide any relevant information about your organization.
• Booths should not close until all families have completed the Educational Pathway and a
Feria staff member has confirmed the event has ended.
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44. WHY ATTEND & PROMOTE?
Feria is not a replacement event but supports your
current programs and events.
Provide staff with FREE relevant, critical training
on demographic shifts, outreach and economic
development.
Single largest gathering of bilingual
experts to reach YOUR Spanish-speaking parents.
Link students and parents with guides to create a globally competitive bilingual workforce.
Get positioned to network with others who can support and enhance your services.
Link with national experts and organizations.
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45. Questions?
Contact: Christin Alvarado
christin@advancingamericafoundation.org
Day of Event: 512-705-4215