The final weekend begins

Another busy day at the booth and in the education building!

It's the beginning of the last Saturday at the fair, and the beautiful weather continues!

Along with the crowd, we have received many wonderful questions about our programs. One of the most inspiring visitors was a woman who needed options for a student who dropped out of high school. The woman had met the 19-year-old only once, but nevertheless described her as "bright and if she could just get going, she has promising future ahead of her." She feared that the student would never get to college due to her situation.

Monique Wiley, a TRIO representative at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, explained the steps toward attaining a college education. First, she advised that a GED or high school diploma must be completed. After completion, the student can go to a Minnesota State College or University and connect with a TRIO representative, who then will help advise the student until they graduate from the system! It was encouraging to hear about the assistance TRIO can provide and to meet people like the woman who visited our booth who are determined to advocate for those who have become discouraged. To find a TRIO program near you visit www.mntrio.org/new/programs.html.

Fairgoers look through the brochures and information in the booth.

-- Emily