The goal of the Symposium is to promote the development of future leaders by providing young women access to mentors. It will focus on overcoming obstacles, dealing with change, and building self-esteem while learning about different careers. The theme for this year is “Love Your #Selfie”.
Dennis Kennedy, Founder & Chair, National Diversity Council says, “This valuable program is just one piece of the foundation needed to help these young ladies succeed and I am proud that the Texas Diversity Council has this opportunity to make a difference early in their lives.”
The young women, ranging from 6th-8th grade, will spend half a day on a Saturday participating in workshops such as:
- Leadership Now!
- Health & Wellness
- Social Media — What Does Your Billboard Say?
- Squad Goals: Who’s in Your Circle?
- Money Matters
Each of the young women will also have the opportunity to interact, in a small group setting, with at least one mentor who is a professional with at least 3-10 years of experience from an organization or company within their surrounding areas.
Events for this year are as followed:
Date
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Time
7:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location
Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy
6401 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78723
To register your female students or for sponsorship information contact: Rachel Lopez at [email protected]
Date
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Keynote Speaker
Colleen McIntyre
Council Member, District 4
City of Corpus Christi
Time
7:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location
Del Mar College- East Campus-White Library
4th Floor, RM L416
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
To register your female students or for sponsorship information contact: Rachel Robledo at [email protected]
Date
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time
7:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location
Trinity University
Chapman Building
One Trinity Place (1st Floor)
San Antonio, TX 78212
To register your female students or for sponsorship information contact: Mae Marshall at [email protected]
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