Pasadena City College to Host African American High School Conference Friday

Pasadena City College will hold its African American High School Conference on Friday, Dec. 6, offering a full day of programming designed for current high school students.

The conference, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college’s main campus on East Colorado Blvd., will feature interactive workshops and panel discussions focused on student empowerment.

The event is part of a broader initiative at PCC to support African American students, which includes several established programs throughout the academic year.

The college’s signature programs include BlackSTEM, a support network with no GPA requirements, and Ujima, which requires students to attend weekly club meetings and connect with counselors.

Earlier this year, PCC hosted its Young African American Males Conference in February, offering 8th- through 12th-grade students mentoring opportunities, games, activities and free giveaways.

A parallel conference for young African American women focuses on crucial life skills, including high school graduation strategies, financial management, leadership development and healthy lifestyle choices.

The college also organizes the Black Grad Celebration, a free event featuring music, performers and speakers, where African American graduates receive certificates of achievement.

Additional support systems include the African American Male Education Network Development, and The Association of Black Employees, which champions student-focused initiatives.

Students interested in attending the upcoming December conference must register through their high school counselors, according to conference organizers.

For more information, visit https://pasadena.edu/calendars/event.php?eventid=18002my_key_0.