Lamar W. Powell Success Academy

Fall 2026 Sessions

August 26, 2026
Welcome Back: Your Year of Intention
Facilitator: Dr. Anthony L. Herbert, LWP Consultant
A successful year does not happen by accident; it begins with intention.
This session will help LWP Family Scholars set meaningful academic, personal, involvement,
and wellness goals while building accountability for success. Scholars will leave with clear
priorities, written commitments, and an accountability partner to help them stay focused
throughout the year.

Session Focus:

•  Set Intentional Goals: Establish clear academic, personal, and wellness goals for the

          year.

•  Define GPA Targets: Set measurable academic expectations and identify strategies for

          achieving them.

• Get Involved: Identify meaningful opportunities for campus engagement, leadership, and

         service.

•  Prioritize Well-Being: Develop habits that support balance, resilience, and overall

          wellness.

• Create Accountability: Commit to a personal success plan and select an accountability

          partner to stay focused and on track.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FE4AX7o-TfiRsBMm4CC1YA

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September 16, 2026
Career Fair Readiness & Interviewing for Success
Facilitator: Mr. Jeremy Hardiman, Articulate Your Value
Career fairs create access. What you do with that access determines what happens next. This
high-impact workshop prepares participants to stand out in a crowded room, confidently engage
employers, communicate their value, and turn career fair conversations into interviews and
interviews into job opportunities.

Session Focus:

•  Career Fair Strategy & Preparation

•  Recruiter Engagement & First Impressions

•  Professional Introductions & Value Positioning

•  Interview Strategy & Preparation

•  High-Impact Interview Responses

•  Closing the Interview & Follow-Up

 

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/slY2Vsw-TWyA6Qa3-7vb3w

 

October 21, 2026
Hired. Now What?  
Getting the job is only the beginning. This interactive workshop prepares participants to
successfully navigate the workplace, build professional credibility, and understand the behaviors
that influence performance, relationships, and career advancement.
Facilitator: Mr. Jeremy Hardiman, Articulate Your Value

Session Focus:

•  Workplace Etiquette & Professionalism

•  Communication & Workplace Relationships

•  Accountability & Reliability

•  Understanding the Metrics for Success / KPIs

•  Workplace Expectations & Boundaries

•  Conflict & Difficult Conversations

•  Building Your Professional Reputation​

 

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QSqVqh4JS0KTh3ANo4ruIg

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November 18, 2026
Strong Minds. Strong Scholar: Mental Wellness, Resilience & Preparing for
Finals
Facilitator: Tenyeka Pringle-Gibson, MS, PLPC
Final exams can bring increased pressure, stress, and exhaustion. Strong Mind. Strong Scholar.
gives LWP Family Scholars an intentional opportunity to reset before finals. Scholars will learn
practical strategies to manage stress, protect their mental well-being, build resilience, and
approach the end of the semester with greater focus, balance, and confidence.

Session Focus:

•  Check Your Mind: How Are You Really Doing?

          Recognizing stress, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout before they interfere with
          academic performance.

•  Reset Before Finals: Managing Stress & Pressure

          Practical techniques for calming the mind, managing anxious thoughts, staying present,
          and responding to pressure in healthy ways.

• Protect Your Energy: Self-Care During High-Stress Seasons

         Prioritizing sleep, nutrition, movement, breaks, healthy boundaries, and restorative
         activities without feeling guilty about taking care of yourself.

• Build a Resilient Mindset: Responding When Things Get Hard

          Managing setbacks, perfectionism, disappointment, and negative self-talk while
          developing healthier ways to think about challenges and academic performance.

• Strong: Create Your Finals Wellness Strategy

         Developing an individualized plan for balancing studying, responsibilities, rest,
         relationships, and mental wellness through the end of the semester.

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Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0G-t1Sb3TSq7KPgm4GAwKg