Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pi Lambda Chapter - 2025 Alpha Excel Conference

The Alpha Excel Conference focuses on two of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated's National Programs - Project Alpha and Go to High School, Go to College. 

Project Alpha is a National program designed in partnership with the March of Dimes to accomplish the following objectives:

-Share knowledge by commbatting ignorance and fear with factual information

-Change attitudes by providing motivation towards positive changes in sexual behavior; 

-Provide skills by creating a sense of empowerment and self-esteem.

Go to High School, Go to College is a National program designed to encourage advancement to higher education, encourage academic achievement, and build self-esteem. This program hopes to fulfill the following objectives: 

-Improve Self-esteem;

-Encourage participants to complete high school and pursue higher education;

-Increase social awareness and problem-solving skills to make responsible decisions.

The Conference will take place on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Young Males ages 12-18 will receive information on topics such as College Readiness, Professionalism, and Success Planning.

Scheduled Workshops

-Registration/Breakfast: 8:15 - 9:00 AM

-Alpha Excel Orientation: 9:15 - 9:50 AM

Go to High School, Go to College

-Self-Esteem: 10:00 - 10:50 AM

Project Alpha

-Protecting Yourself and Your Partner: 11:00 - 11:50 AM

Lunch with Vendors and College Recruiters: 12:00 - 1:15 PM

Go to High School, Go to College

-Time Management, Goal Setting: 1:25 - 2:00 PM

Interactive Sessions (Includes information from Go to High School, Go to College & Project Alpha): 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Participants break into smaller groups (20-30 minute rotations)

-Community Gardening

-Basic components of a vehicle

-Hygiene, Male Grooming Skills

-Violence and Prevention

General Session / Close Out

Group overview / reflective discussion; Outline and reinforce applicable scenarios; Kahoot session to reinforce information: 4:00 - 4:30 PM