Student Conferences
Young Men Employment Network Student Conference
Friday April 24, 2009
Rutgers University (Newark)
Workshops offer professional advise on how to enter and succeed in specific industries. Presenters provide frank and open discussion that help young men understand expectations and opportunities in each field.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Health Sciences Medical Students from UMDNJ Science, Math and related topics program.
Law Enforcement The NJ Attorney Generals Office discuss careers as police, prosecutors, and judges.
Corporate Sector The National Black MBA Association explores expectations and opportunities in corporate sector.
Entrepreneurship The NJ Small Business Development Center examines business ownership.
Public Office Members of the Newark City Council explore holding elected offices.
Technology Devry University discusses careers in new and upcoming technologies.
Auto Repair Lincoln Technical Institute outlines careers in auto repair, manufacturing, electrical systems and more.
Retail Various retail organizations focus on current and future career opportunities.
Communications Industry experts representing print, electronic, radio, and TV focus on careers in communication.
Construction The ACE Mentor Program helps young men understand how to enter the construction industry.
LIFE SKILLS
Relationships The UMDNJ Peer Outreach Workers Educating Risk takers Program.
Leadership Leadership Newark, Inc. helps students understand personal and organizational leadership.
Decision Making David Miller examines critical thinking and conflict resolution. Student Athletes Coach John Blanton helps student athletes maximize performance during and after high school.
Financial Literacy Bank Of America teaches how to save, invest and generate residual income.
Going to College - Student leaders from RU discuss the benefits of attended college. High School Freshmen ONLY.
Responsible Citizenship NJ Black Issues Convention addresses voter registration and community development.
African History Rutgers University Department of Africana Studies explores the role Africans have made to world history.
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Our staff comes to your school to conduct a FREE workshop that teaches students critical thinking and prepares them for the conference.