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Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017 at 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM EST
Lawson State Community College (Birmingham Campus) ACATT Building, 3060 Wilson Road, Birmingham, AL, 35221, United States
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PRESENTER: Floresha Boyd, Regions Bank Get the facts early about banking! You will learn: (1) The process of opening a checking and savings account; (2) Budgeting; (3) What is an overdrafts and overdraft protection; (4) The importance of having a personal banker; (5) Mobile pay and mobile banking; (6) The difference between a debit and credit card; etc.
PRESENTER: After you walk off of the stage obtaining your high school diploma, the next day, you will be walking into the “Real World” with challenges. Master your challenges successfully as a young adult by making wise life-skills decisions. Get some essential information needed to cultivate life-long goals.
PRESENTER: Dr. Alice Tyler Milton, Associate Dean for Business and Information Technologies – Lawson State The extra years a student spends in college means more money made in the workforce. Your earnings will increase with the level of education one has earned by obtaining certifications, certificates or degrees. Learn how you can finish college faster and start maximizing your earning potential as soon as possible. Researching scholarships for college takes more than a day. There are scholarship tailored to all academic interests, talents, geographic locations, religion, extracurricular activities, career goals, gender, etc. Learn how to jump start your search to make your college life more affordable.
PRESENTER: Ms. Michelle Foy, Certified Income Tax Adviser and Credit Consultant Gaining and/or understanding how to establish and maintain good credit are essential to a more stress-free lifestyle of living. The topics include (1) Maintaining good credit; and (2) The pitfall and benefits to obtaining student loans, personal loans, and revolving credit. You will learn the information creditors do not want consumers to know.
PRESENTER: You might have the best reputation for being the best that you do; but, it amounts to little if you don’t work well with others. Some of the most important professional skills for workers and employers are soft skills. Soft skills are more crucial to your job search and overall career than you think. Learn what it takes to have the key
PRESENTER: Ms. Cassandra Hollins, Director of Financial Aid – Lawson State Get the maximum funds you deserve while going to college. The topics to be discussed are: (1) What is College Financial Aid, (2) Sources of Financial Aid and (3) The Dreaded FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
PRESENTER: Mr. Scott Kelley, Computer Science Instructor – Lawson State Starting January 2018, Lawson State will be teaching app development for iOS Mobile phones, watches, etc. Learn how to code and design fully functional apps, gaining critical job skills in software development and information technology.
PRESENTER: Mr. Thomas Walker, Owner of Goodyear Stores Do you know whether you have what it takes to be your own boss or work for others? Giving up the 9 to 5 job and becoming your own boss is no small feat. It takes intelligence, heart, intuitiveness, tenacity, foresight, and a lot of courage. Most people who pursue entrepreneurship say it’s the hardest thing they have ever done. However, most also say that it was the best decision they ever made. Learn what it takes to be the boss!
PRESENTER: Taylor Agricola, CFP, Financial Advisor and Associate Vice President Raymond James and Associates When you graduate from high school, you will be faced with a variety of options—college, work, or even the military. Some of you will still have parental assistance and some will not. Learn how to become financially savvy with your finances at an early age and build a financial legacy.
PRESENTER: Ms. Naquela Kirk, Media and Marketing Specialist – Lawson State Social Media is a great responsibility on every individual—it could potentially ruin your education, negatively impact your career, or hurt others. Learn what to do, to avoid, and how Social Media can work for you!
PRESENTER: Mrs. Bethany Gwin, Computer Science Instructor – Lawson State Do you want to complete your B.S. degree in less than 4 years? Some students across the United States have earned up to 45 hours of college credit while in high school—get started early!
PRESENTER: Ms. LaTanya Millhouse, Senior Program Manager—The Alpha Omega Group The big thing now in the workforce seems to be digital resumes. Ultimately, you need one because companies are asking for them. Many businesses require potential employees to submit a resume via the company website or a third-party employment website. Moreover, posting your resume on your social network profiles can help employers find you. Learn how a digital resume can help you get noticed and land the perfect new job.
Lawson State Community College (Birmingham Campus) ACATT Building, 3060 Wilson Road, Birmingham, AL, 35221, United States.
We would like to invite 10th-12th grade students that are interested in the fields of Business and Information Technologies (Accounting, Business, Management, Computer Science [Programming, Software Development, Networking, Security, etc.], Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Office Administration [Legal, Medical Coding/Billing, and General], Bookkeeping, Finance, Human Resources, etc.) to attend our upcoming Innovation Technology Leadership Conference at Lawson State Community College, Birmingham Campus (November 14, 2017)
Registration due by November 7, 2017
shill-nunn@lawsonstate.edu
Lawson State Community College Business Technology Department and Phi Beta Lambda
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Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017 at 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM EST
Lawson State Community College (Birmingham Campus) ACATT Building,
3060 Wilson Road,
Birmingham,
AL,
35221,
United States
