Health Department to Host Free Life Skills for All First Year College Students

s your kid ready to make their next big step after graduating high school? Are you a high school graduate from Licking County excited to start college this fall? Join the Licking County Health Department (LCHD) for our free Life Skills training starting on July 28^th and get the chance to win a $50 Amazon GIFT CARD! 

WHAT: The Licking County Health Department (LCHD) will be providing the Botvin Transitions LifeSkills Training , an interactive, skills-based training that helps young adults navigate the transition into the higher education.

WHO: This training is open to any new high school graduates from Licking County heading off to pursue higher education this fall both in and out of the county. No matter where you’re heading off to, we would love to help make your first year a great one!

WHY: Making the transition from high school to college comes with new challenges. Through this training, you will develop social skills for forming long lasting relationships while in school, learn strategies for reaching your goals, and connect with other first-year college students. 

The first five participants to register will also receive a $50 Amazon gift card following the completion of the course.

WHERE: Participants can join us in-person at the Licking County Health Department (675 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055), or they can attend virtually. Virtual participants will receive the link following registration.

WHEN: To complete the course, participants will need to attend all three sessions:

·       Monday, July 28 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM

·       Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM

·       Friday, August 1 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Please RSVP for this training by filling out this form before Monday, July 21. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Emmalene Rupp at erupp@lickingcohealth.org.

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