A Parent/Student Open House is an effective way to bring prospective students and their parents directly to your campus to tour your facility, meet faculty and college students, and learn about your process technology program. Following is a “How to Guide” that may help you organize a Parent/Student Open House at your facility. All sample materials linked by the navigation bar are available at no cost to you by visiting Pathways to Technology.

Planning
Good planning ensures a successful event and allows you to troubleshoot any last-minute problems. A checklist of activities to consider as you prepare for an event is provided. (See Planning)

Publicity
What's the best way to get people to your event? Publicize! You can spread the word by sending out invitations; creating announcements in newspapers, on radio, or TV; and posting flyers at schools, churches, partners' businesses, unemployment offices, and community-based organizations. As you begin developing your plan, remember the old advertising adage: It takes three "touches" to get a person to act! (See Publicity)

Welcome Table
The welcome table is an opportunity to provide participants with an overview of the event and set the tone for their experience. (See Welcome Table)

Station Visits
Set up stations throughout your campus or within a single building to highlight different elements of your program. (See Station Visits)