Schedule of Events
Sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont-Plaza unless otherwise noted. The Friday and Saturday social events will be offsite. Click here for pdf version of schedule.
Friday, January 31
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Optional Campus Tour
Guided tour of Lamar University for those that indicated they wanted to attend. Click here for details. Transportation not included. Tour is at capacity.
Location: Lamar University Setzer Center
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Mix and Mingle Reception
Come meet other attendees in a casual, fun environment. Enjoy dinner, a DJ, and other fun activities. Transportation is not included.
Location: Lamar University Setzer Center
8:00-10:00 p.m.
Evening Games
Board games and other activities will be set-up in the Ballroom for those wanting to a fun, low-key place to hangout for the evening. Come and go as you please.
Location: Dallas Room at Holiday Inn
Saturday, February 1
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast
Location: Outside San Antonio Room in Foyer
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome
Location: Dallas Room
8:45-10:00 a.m.
Opening Keynote Session: Building Your Future
Kick off the morning with a session focused on career readiness, personal growth, and leadership.
Location: Dallas Room
10:00-10:45 a.m.
- Inspiration Session: Planning and Supporting Your Path (Youth Session)
This session will focus on strategic planning, community involvement, and personal growth. Gain practical advice and motivational insights to inspire action.
Location: Galveston Room - Informational Session: How to Start and Grow Your Youth Council (Adult Session)
In this session, attendees will learn guidance on how to launch a successful youth council. We will cover frequently asked questions and provide practical strategies for growing and sustaining an impactful program in a roundtable design. Come ready to share your challenges, successes, and questions.
Location: El Paso Room
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Breakout Session 1 (Choose one)
- Budget Simulation Challenge: Real-Life Financial Literacy (Youth Session)
This interactive budgeting simulation session will focus on managing finances while in college.
Location: Galveston Room - Teen Entrepreneurship: Start Your Own Business (Youth Session)
Learn the basics of creating a business plan, funding, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Location: Austin Room - TBRI Foundations for Supporting Youth (Adult Session)
Get an introduction to TBRI principles and their role in emotional intelligence, with practical applications.
Location: El Paso Room
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Lunch and Team Activity (Problem-Solvers Lab)
Enjoy an extended lunch with a group challenge that promotes team bonding and competition. A dedicated lunch time will be from 12:00-12:3o p.m. and flow into the Problem-Solvers Lab activity. Teams will address a real-life issue and present solutions.
Location: Dallas Room
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Breakout Session 2 (Choose one)
- Navigating College Social Life (Youth Session)
Explore the balance between academics, wellness, and friendships.
Location: Austin Room - Career Pathways: Exploring Your Options (Youth Session)
This session will feature a panel with professional from diverse fields to discuss career exploration and development.
Location: Galveston Room - TBRI Techniques for Building Resilience (Adult Session)
Learn advanced TBRI strategies for supporting youth resilience and emotional well-being.
Location: El Paso Room
4:15-5:00 p.m.
Travel Time to Social Event at Jefferson Theatre
Transportation will be provided for those that want it. Buses will leave the hotel starting at 4:15 p.m. The last round of buses will leave by 4:45 p.m. Meet at the back doors near the San Antonio Room.
5:00-6:15 p.m.
Evening Social Event: Dinner and Mingle
Dinner will be provided.
6:15-8:00 p.m.
Evening Social Event: Team Reports and YAC Showcase
Enjoy a fun evening at the historical Jefferson Theatre. To start, teams will report on their problem-solvers lab solutions with awards given out. Fun snacks will be provided.
Afterwards, each YAC will have the opportunity to showcase their group. This is your time to shine! Create a video, presentation, skit, or anything else to highlight your group and its accomplishments in a creative way. Bring your presentation on a flash drive, if applicable. This is optional for any group wanting to present. Click here for more information.
Location: Jefferson Theatre
8:00-8:30 p.m.
Travel Time to Back to Hotel
Transportation will be provided for those that want it. Buses will leave the Jefferson Theatre at the conclusion of the event.
8:30-10:00 p.m.
Evening Games
Board games and other activities will be set-up in the Ballroom for those wanting a fun, low-key place to hangout for the evening. Come and go as you please.
Location: Austin Room
Sunday, February 2
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before starting the day.
Location: Atrium
8:45-9:45 a.m.
Breakout Session 3 (Choose one)
- Roundtable Discussion: Technology and AI (Youth Session)
Discuss with your peers how AI and technology will impact career paths and daily life.
Location: Galveston Room - Mentorship with TBRI Principles (Adult Session)
Learn TBRI-based mentorship strategies to support youth success and well-being.
Location: El Paso Room
10:00-10:45 a.m.
Closing Keynote Session
End the weekend with an inspiring message from Grammy Award nominated artist SaulPaul.
Location: Galveston Room
10:45-11:00 a.m.
Closing Remakes