Welcome to the

"Junior Summit"

The Junior Summit:

a day full of information and Inspiration for high school juniors

As you head into your senior year, youve got some big, exciting decisions to make. It might seem a little overwhelming. But the more information you have about your options, the more confident youll feel about making those choices. Thats why LaunchNW is hosting a Junior Summit on May 27th. Its a full day of futurebuilding!

The Junior Summit is a unique opportunity for high school juniors from nonmetro communities to explore various pathways after graduation. It will empower you to think critically about your future and offer valuable insights into the path beyond high school. Youll hear from highpowered local influencers with realworld advice that benefits you! Youll connect with local colleges and apprenticeship programs and explore a wide range of career options. Youll gain firsthand knowledge and
advice from industry professionals. And youll be able to spend time with other highschool juniors who are working on their future just like you.

A time and place to launch into a plan for your future

Keynote Speaker

Blue Stiley

Author, Speaker & Podcast Host

Know Your Why

Speaker

Duncan Kirkwood

Global Resilience Speaker, Author & Educator

Unleashing Perseverance, Passion, and Purpose

Speaker

Mandi Price

Emmy Award-Winning Producer

Dare to Dream Big

Event Highlights

  • Speaker Presentations
  • Interactive Workshops
  • Resources for Post High School Planning
  • Presentations from local universities and apprenticeship programs (EWU, WSU, Whitworth, Gonzaga, Spokane Colleges, AGC)

Session Themes

Session 1: Social & Support Snapshot Post-High School
Session 2: Exploring Your Path
Session 3: Know Your Next Step

Students will attend 3 sessions of their choice within the themes above.

Whitworth University

May 27th, 2025
8am – 7pm