© 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved College Positive volunteerism HELPING K-12 Youth take steps toward postsecondary education Note: This presentation contains an embedded KnowHow2Go video. In order to watch this, when you open the presentation, you must click “Enable” on the warning that will appear at the top of the page. You must be connected to the internet for the video to work. © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

© 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved Overview KnowHow2GoMichigan: A Powerful College Access Platform KnowHow2Go One-Page Resource Questions and Comments Talking points: -You’ve been making a difference by volunteering as a CPV for K-12 youth and/or adult learners. Thank you so much for your service! -Today, we are to explore KnowHow2Go, an exciting publicity campaign being used nation-wide to inspire youth to plan for college -You will receive a one-page KnowHow2Go resource document that you can bring with you while serving as a CPV. This is also available electronically at http://micampuscompact.org/cpvmain.aspx Discussion questions: Does anyone have any questions before we begin? © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

© 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved Discussion questions: -These are some of the images associated with the KnowHow2Go campaign—have you seen any of them on billboards, in magazines, on TV, or on a bus stop? © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

KnowHow2Go Introduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3x5eFuWJZPQ Note: Once this slide is in “slide show” mode, the embedded video will appear. You must be connected to the internet for this to work. Talking points: -Check out this TV public service announcement, part of KnowHow2Go’s current college access and success campaign. © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

What is KnowHow2Go? A multiyear, multimedia effort includes television, radio and outdoor public service advertisements (PSAs) that encourage 8th through 10th graders to prepare for college using four simple steps Launched in January 2007 by the American Council on Education, Lumina Foundation for Education and the Ad Council Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is the lead partner for the KnowHow2GO campaign in Michigan.  Talking points: -KnowHow2GoMichigan.org is Michigan’s KnowHow2Go resource -The Michigan College Access Network, Michigan’s statewide college access and success coordinating organization, is the lead partner for KH2GOMichigan and they maintain this website. © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

KnowHow2Go’s 4 Steps to College Step 1 – Be a Pain! Let everyone know that you’re going to college and need their help. Step 2 – Push Yourself! Working a little harder today will make getting into college even easier. Step 3 – Find the Right Fit!  Find out what kind of school is the best match for you and your career goals. Step 4 – Put Your Hands on Some Cash! If you think you can’t afford college, think again. There’s lots of aid out there. Talking points: -KnowHow2Go has four key steps for youth to follow when planning for college -These steps are meant to be short, easy to remember and are designed to address some of the largest barriers to college: family and friend support, academic preparedness, fear/culture shock, and financial barriers Discussion questions: -Which of these steps would have been most helpful to you when you were doing your college search? -When volunteering with K-12 youth, what are the largest barriers to college that they face? Which steps could help them the most? © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

How to Access KnowHow2GoMichigan The KnowHow2Go Michigan resources are available online at http://knowhow2gomichigan.org/ Each part of the campaign has been tested with its target audience (8th-10th grade) to ensure impact Resources on the website are designed by age group Middle School Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors Separate sections dedicated to resources for mentors and Spanish-speaking mentors Talking points: -Despite the target audience being 8th-10th grade, there are components of the site that youth of all ages can use and enjoy -You may want to review the “Mentors” section before you introduce KnowHow2Go Michigan to the youth you serve—there are some great resources available there! © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

Using KH2GoMichigan with Youth Follow along with MCC’s “Using the KnowHow2GoMichigan & National Campaign Resources” sheet Overview of KnowHow2Go resources Four Steps to College Age-Specific Resources Mentor Resources Mentoring Resources en Español Student Success Story Videos KnowHow2Go Virtual Campus Tour (bottom left of homepage) Additional links: Michigan CAP and It’s MiLife Notes: -Click through these resources; show the CPVs what each resource looks like Discussion question: -Are any of these resources exciting to you? Which ones do you think will come in handy when serving K-12 youth? © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

Using KH2GoMichigan with Youth When could you use these resources with youth? After-school tutoring During a youth summer camp As a mentoring activity With family or friends starting their college search How will you use KnowHow2Go with youth? Talking points: -KnowHow2Go can be a great tool to use when in one-on-one time with youth, or components can be introduced to larger groups -Keep in mind that the KnowHow2Go materials are accessible via website, so be sure that you plan to introduce these resources when you have access to a computer Discussion question: -When will you use KnowHow2Go with the youth you serve? © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved

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