KIAMSHA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION
NEHEMIAH'S VISION, INC. &
NEXT STEP TRAINING & EDUCATION PROJECT
PRESENTS
TWO POWERFUL EVENTS UNDER ONE ROOF!!!!!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Largo High School
505 Largo Road - Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
AGENDA
9:30 a.m. Check-in
9:45 a.m. Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Wingfield
Introduction of Dignitaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol McCauley
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Spencer, Esq.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Opening Session -- Youth Empowerment
Presenters:
Edwards Burroughs, Student Board Member - Prince George's County Public Schools
It started in High Point, NC and in a few short years this youth movement has made its way to Prince George's County. Youth from across the county determined to stay in school, complete their education and continue on to fulfill their postsecondary goals. Learn more about Pen or Pencil and how you can help support this youth movement.
Andre Nottingham, Director, Educational Talent Search Program - Maryland University
TRIO-Talent Search is Educational Opportunities for low-income Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstances. Learn more on how this program may help your child need with their postsecondary education goals.
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Understanding the Diploma Mill
A diploma mill is a postsecondary institution that awards unaccredited degrees and provides either an inferior education or no education at all. Degrees or other qualifications from unaccredited institutions may not be accepted by civil service or other employers. This workshop will teach you how to spot them, how to avoid them, and how to take action if you've been a victim of a diploma mill's false advertising.
Moderator: Tyrone (Ty) Couey - President, National Organization of College Parents, Inc.
Panelist: Clifford Johnson - Director, Global Sales at McGraw Hill Aviation Week
Diane Edwards - HR Consultant, Career Designs
11:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Postsecondary Education Opportunities: What You Need to Know
It is never too late to pursue your postsecondary educational goals. Panelist will share informatino on how to prepare for a successful experience at a community college or university; what to consider when selecting a vocational training program and what is available for active and non-active military personnel to include college programs, commissioning programs, technical schools and advanced training, military boarding schools, and related military training programs and procedures. The panel will also discuss financial aid available for postsecondary education.
Moderator: Dr. Vicki Robinson, President - Educational Options
Panelist: Dr. Yvette Snowden, Director - Community Education, Prince George's Community College
Dr. LaVonne Leslie, Professor - Department of Afro-American Studies, Howard University
Dr. James Dula, Executive Director - Educare Resource Center, Inc.
Andre Nottingham, Director, Educational Talent Search Program - Maryland University
Jennifer Calhoun, Institute Director - Hospitality and Tourism Institute
Bart MacMillan, Life Long Learning
Patrick Beaman, President & CEO, Network Solutions Systems
Margaret Jackson, President - Phenomenal Butterfly Events
KIAMSHA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT DAY
Kiamsha, which means "that which awakens me" is a youth empowerment organization that exists to reignite a spark in the community by motivating our youth to empower themselves in their communication, presentation, leadership and workshop development skills.
Workshop 1 - 10:40 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Workshop 2 - 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
1:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks
Mr. Mark K. Spencer, Esq.
Inspector General
Prince George's County Police Department
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CONFERENCE