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Middle and High School Counselors-WSCA Workshop
February 15, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association invites Middle and High School Counselors
to a BREAKFAST WORKSHOP
sponsored by Universal Technical Institute
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Courtyard by Marriott, 5000 Express Drive South Ronkonkoma
“Gen Z: Knowing How Your Tik Toks”
Speaker: Alisty Joy Keneth, AJK Diversified, Hicksville, NY
Generation Z is the first generation to be totally immersed in the world of the Internet since birth. Their issues differ from other previous generations: remote school, social media peer pressure, school shootings, repercussions from the pandemic and even politics are new emerging topics for this generation. Technology plays a major role on why Gen Z’ers are so different. Growing up in a hyper-connected world has benefits, but also can evoke internalized feelings of isolation and loneliness. It can also fuel a steady drumbeat of negative comments, news stories, a fear of missing out, and shame in falling short of a social media-worthy standard. This workshop discusses issues facing Gen Z’ers like online predators, revealing too much, sexting, cyberbullies, one’s online work/school life, epidemic of suicide, vaping, edibles and alcohol. Workshop participants will get a synopsis of issues and challenges specific to Gen Z’ers.
Pre-Registration is Required Click here to register.
Workshop Fee is $5.00
Please see Registration form for method of payment.
For further information, contact WSCA at wsca@optonline.net or 631-209-0839
