GWEN THOMAS, Keynote Speaker

2025 BLACK FRIDAY SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP

Fresh Perspectives Seminars is a College and Career Readiness Program, serving the U.S. and abroad. Fresh Perspectives Seminars is a 501 (c) 3 organization that provides college readiness training, workforce preparedness and parenting workshops to families around the world.Proceeds from our books, donations, and seminars allow us to provide our programs at low and no costs.

Fresh Perspectives College & Career Readiness Program

Get ready to level up your scholarship game at the 2025 BLACK FRIDAY SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP - it's going to be a game-changer!

Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit

Thank you for registering for the Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp.  Be sure to mark your calendar for 11/28/2025.  The Black Friday event will be held in person.  Your Friday registration includes Scholarship Writing Class virtually.  You will receive a zoom link for the  Saturday class.

While America is chasing holiday sales, Detroit-area students and parents will be chasing something far more valuable—scholarships and debt-free futures!Led by Gwen Thomas, founder of Fresh Perspectives Seminars and best-selling author of The Parents Smart Guide to Sending Your Kids to College Without Going Broke, this exciting one-day event has already helped families secure more than $31 million in scholarships and study abroad opportunities in over 100 countries.This year, we’re bringing the energy in-person at the Radisson Hotel in Southfield and virtually on Zoom, on Scholarship Saturday with a powerhouse lineup of corporate executives, college experts, and business leaders ready to help you unlock the keys to college and career success.✨ For Students<ul><li>ACT/SAT prep and test-taking strategies</li><li>Career simulations in high-demand fields and skilled trades</li><li>Guidance on building a winning personal brand</li><li>Financial Literacy about paying for college</li></ul>✨ For Parents<ul><li>FAFSA, student loans, and loan forgiveness decoded</li><li>Smart strategies for real estate, investments, and insurance</li><li>Financial literacy tools to help parents thrive</li></ul>🔥 Why You Shouldn’t Miss This<ul><li>A $500 value, admission students $99.99, or students and accompanying parents/adult $159.99 for Friday &amp; Saturday. Sat Session, students only. Group Rates available.</li><li>Free: Scholarship Saturday for students, intro to FPS Scholarship writing lab, 1 session: virtual 10:00 - 11:30 am students.</li><li>Lunch included</li><li>Hands-on experiences and insider knowledge that put you ahead of the competition.</li><li>A fun, fast-paced atmosphere that makes learning unforgettable.</li></ul>📢 Spots fill quickly every year—don’t wait! Secure your seat at the Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp at the Radisson Hotel in Southfield and start shopping for scholarships, not student debt.👉 Register today and take the first step toward a debt-free college journey!

<h2>Important Notice:</h2>The 2025 Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp will be hosted in person on 11-28-25, with our Saturday Scholarship Writing Intro Session hosted via Zoom. Once you register for the Scholarship Writing Session for Saturday, you will recieve a Zoom link. This is our intro session only, additional coaching sessions are available.To participate in the Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp, virtual attendees must download Zoom on their mobile app, desktop, or laptop.<h3>All paid registrants (Students) will receive a Zoom link reminder the night before Scholarshio Saturday virtual event. </h3>

BLACK FRIDAY SCHOLARSHIP BOOTCAMP AGENDA <h2>FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 28, 2025</h2>STUDENTS AND PARENTS MORNING SSESSIONSComplimentary Breakfast Snacks: Sponsored by Bimbo Bakeries The Early Bird Catches the Worm! Student &amp; Parent Roll Call(Register for games, learn how to - WIN CASH, SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES &amp; MORE) 9:00 am: Early Bird Contests: Black Friday Scramble Board9:30 am - 10:00 am: College, Career, or Both? Making Smart Decisions in a Changing Economy.PLENARY SESSIONS (SELECT ONE)10:00 am - 11:00: Boss Blueprint: Building Your Career, Craft, and Business10:00 am -11:00 am: Before You Borrow: Understanding Credit, Fedl &amp; Private Loans in the Age of the Big Beautiful Bill11:00 am -11:30 am: The Competitive Edge: How Strong Scores Open Doors11:00 am - 11:40 am: Check In, Not Out: Protecting Your Mental Health in College11:45 -12:15 pm: Lunch is served12:20 -1:20 pm: Fearless Futures: Paying for College in the Project 2025 Era1:30 -2:30 pm: Navigating FAFSA and Financial Aid: A Roadmap for Families Conference Keynote - Speaker Gwen Thomas, Founder/Brainchild, Thought Leader "The Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp" &amp; Author of The Parents Smart Guide to Sending Your Kids to College Without Going Broke" 2:30 pm: PRIZES &amp; SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (MUST BE PRESENT)

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