Prime Time Palm Beach County is excited to announce the 2025 Afterschool Symposium, scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, at the West Palm Beach Marriott. This annual event brings together out-of-school time (OST) professionals from across South Florida to celebrate the outstanding efforts of local practitioners while providing valuable professional development opportunities aimed at empowering youth and enriching communities.
With the theme “Empowering Young Minds, Engaging Communities, and Creating Lasting Impact,” the symposium aims to strengthen and expand quality in the OST field, providing essential tools to help children and youth succeed. Workshops will focus on proven, effective strategies to deliver safe and engaging OST programs that foster the growth of young people, helping them reach their full potential.
The Professional Development Recognition serves as a distinguished platform to honor the exceptional Palm Beach County afterschool professionals who consistently go above and beyond in their dedication to advancing their expertise. This recognition highlights their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. Prime Time offers numerous pathways that empower these professionals to expand their skills, earn valuable certificates to enhance their credentials and access scholarships to Palm Beach State College, enabling them to pursue higher education. This ongoing support ensures that our dedicated workforce is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to create lasting positive impacts in the lives of the youth they serve.
“We are thrilled to host this important event and offer our community the tools and resources to advance the work that helps children and youth succeed,” said Suzette L. Harvey, CEO/President at Prime Time Palm Beach County. “Our annual symposium serves as a gathering point for professionals committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people, and we’re grateful to the Children’s Services Council, The Frederick Deluca Foundation, Palm Beach State College, Mizzen Education and Charity for Change, for making this event possible.”
The Advancing Afterschool Awards Luncheon will include a peer-nominated recognition ceremony honoring exemplary individuals for their work in the field of afterschool. Recipients will be recognized in the categories of:
· Out-of-School Time Legacy
· Excellence in Expanded Learning
· Community Impact
· Quality Leadership in Out-of-School Time
· Implementing Quality by an Afterschool Professional
Following the Awards Ceremony, Caleb Wesco will take center stage as the keynote speaker, set to motivate and inspire each attendee. Known for his dynamic speaking style, Wesco will deliver an dynamic presentation designed to ignite passion, foster resilience and empower professionals to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and communities they serve.
Caleb Wesco is an internationally renowned motivational speaker known for his electrifying presentations. Wesco has inspired audiences worldwide, empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
We are also excited to introduce Tevin Ali as this year’s emcee, a national award-winning motivational speaker and a two-time ranked #1 Amazon best-selling author. Ali’s mission is to empower youth and young adults by sharing his personal experiences and inspiring them to persist and succeed.
Schedule
7:30 a.m. – Check-In
8:00 a.m. – Welcome & Professional Development Recognition Ceremony
9:15 a.m. – Professional Development Workshops - Block I
10:25 a.m. – Professional Development Workshops - Block II
11:30 a.m. – Advancing Afterschool Awards Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker Caleb Wesco
Exhibitor On-the-Go Opportunity
Showcase your products and services that promote skill-building such as teamwork, persistence, goal-setting, self-control and getting along with others, which could be linked to success in school, career and life.
Application deadline is Friday, April 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, The Frederick A. Deluca Foundation, Charity for Change, Palm Beach State College and Mizzen Education for their generous support in making this event possible.
For more information, or to register for the symposium, please visit https://primetimepbc.org/afterschool-sym-2025/.
