College & Career Readiness Resource Day
Schedule
Mon Apr 06 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
East Shelby Library | Memphis, TN
About this Event
Event Description
Join us for a College & Career Readiness Resource Day connecting youth, adults, and families to education, workforce opportunities, and community support services.
This is a hands-on event where participants will complete applications, enroll in programs, and connect directly with workforce partners.
Representatives from the American Job Center will provide information on youth and adult employment programs, workforce training, and job opportunities.
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc. will present information about free legal services and community legal resources.
What Participants Can Do at the Event
Participants will have access to workstations to receive help with:
- FAFSA completion
- College applications
- Scholarship applications
- Youth employment enrollment
- Adult job applications and hiring opportunities
- Resume building
- GED / HiSET adult education registration
Wraparound Support Services
Participants can also receive help applying for benefit assistance including:
- SNAP
- TennCare
- Families First
Who Should Attend
- High school students
- Opportunity youth
- Adults seeking employment
- Individuals interested in college or training programs
- Families needing community resource support
Hosted By
Karen Hearts Foundation
College & Career Readiness & Workforce Innovation Program
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Laquita Wright
Info: Welcome by LaQuita D. Wright, Executive Director, Karen Hearts Foundation
Overview of the day and available resources
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Workforce Opportunities Presentation
Info: Presentation from Karen Hearst Foundation - American Job Center Resources
Youth and adult employment programs, job search support, and training opportunities
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Community Legal Resources
Host: Denita Westbrook
Info: Presentation from West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
Free legal services and community legal assistance
🕑: 11:50 AM - 01:30 PM
Workstation Sessions Begin
Info: Participants rotate through assistance stations for:
FAFSA completion
College applications and scholarships
Youth employment enrollment
Adult job applications and hiring opportunities
Resume building
GED / HiSET registration
Benefit assistance including SNAP, TennCare, and Families First
🕑: 01:30 AM - 01:50 PM
Final Questions & Resource Connections
Info: Resource connections and final application support
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Event Conclusion
Info:
Where is it happening?
East Shelby Library, 7200 E Shelby Drive, Memphis, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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