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Turn your Passion into Profit

Don’t let money stand in the way of you and the college education you want and deserve. Our team of experts will point you in the right direction for financial aid, scholarships, grants and other sources of educational funding

Speaker: Alfred Blake and Kasan Lane

Each One: Teach One (Community Development)

 Teens getting involved to help out with their community - learn how you can meet others, learn new skills and mark your stamp on the future environment and your community

Speakers: Tyshawn Davis and Dawn Miller

Social Networking's Effect on Your Future

We all use Social Networking tools like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter. Did you know that what you put on these sites could prevent you from getting jobs or internships?

Come talk to experts in various areas of technology that will give you tips on cleaning up your social networking pages and recommendations on the ways that you can use Social Networking sites to aide you in future endeavors.

Speakers: Eric Hamilton; Roget Romain and Dave Reynolds

Goal Setting for Teens

Too many of us make the mistake of placing our success in the hands of our organization, family and our community. Then we are disappointed when we do not achieve success by our preconceived deadlines.

Good personal development planning will help you achieve your fullest potential. Whether your goal is to get a promotion, build your business further, or give back to your community, a personal development plan will help you to take control of your success. This presentation will provide you with knowledge about the resources available to you as well as the tools needed to complete a personal development plan to ensure your timely success.

Speaker: Tarona Lee

Time Management - Going from High School 
to College

 Going from High School to College - College students often report that their inability to manage their time is the biggest problem they face in college. Time management is a skill few people master, but it is one that most people need. One of the first things people need to do to manage their time is to determine how they spend their time now. Time really can't be managed but time management is MANAGING YOURSELF when following some basic time management steps within this session.

Speaker: Vivyen Ray and Ms. Toni

Networking for Success

Successful networking is vital either to advance your career or find a job. Like it or not, learning to network is another skill that everyone must master in the real world especially during tough economic times networking is a vital component of all job searches. That said, you never know who you may meet when networking at a conference, a seminar or even at a social event who might be helpful in your job search.

However, before you begin networking, it is vitally important to understand networking rules and basics highlighted within this session.

Speaker: Marsha Haygood

I Graduated High School, Now What

What's next after you graduate High School? Meet people from several industries who will share how they have reached their current level of success. We’ve asked top professionals to share what they wish someone would have shared with them prior to graduating high school that would make the difference in their future careers.

Speaker: Eric Brown and Karen Bissette

Professional Ettiquette

Why is a good first impression so important? It's the difference between working at your dream job and asking "Do you want some fries with that order?" Come and get tips on how to be successful in your future and make people remember you!

Speaker: Stephanie Hunt, Cheryl Walker Robertson and Karen Nethersole

Been There, Done That - The Transition from High School to College

Many students stumble through their freshman year, totally unprepared to handle the pressures, challenges, freedom and responsibilities that come with college life. Our panel will give it to you straight about the selfknowledge, self-discipline and self-confidence you’ll need to survive your first year and beyond.

Speaker: Black Male Initiative - Travis Elder, Sharmir Findley, Davan McDonald and Jovan Godwin

Get a Grip on your Finances - Managing Credit

“Managing money is common sense”, “More money will solve your problems”, “Teaching me to save will teach me how to pay my bills” – these and other myths are revealed.

Speaker: Dominique Reese Alan (Wealth Mgmt)