Showing posts with label Seminars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Seminars. Show all posts

Sunday, April 10, 2011

SEM Link hosts 4th Annual STEM Career Fair & Exhibition to Expose Youth to STEM at Georgia Tech


Calling all teens!!

Do you have an interest for Science, Engineering, and/or Mathematics? Then this event is definitely something you should be at!On Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10:00am- 2:00 pm at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc (SEM Link) will host its 4th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Career Fair and Exhibition. This event will provide K-12 students with an opportunity to explore careers and meet and interact with professionals in these fields. Georgia Tech’s Student Center Ballroom is located at 350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA. This event is free and open to the public; however you must pre-register at http://semlinkatlstemcareerfair.eventbrite.com . For more information you can contact Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, Executive Director and Founder, by e-mail at tokiwa.smith [at] semsuccess [dot] org. www.semsuccess.org


 
About SEM Link:
SEM Link is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia, that promotes student achievement and career exploration in math and science for K-12 students by connecting them with individuals with backgrounds in science, engineering and mathematics. SEM Link has a two-core program model, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, that provide students with opportunities to develop their math and science skills by enhancing the classroom learning experience and teaching them skills that are transferable to other areas of life. Since its inception SEM Link has enhanced educational experiences for over 1000 Metro Atlanta youth through hands on math and science activities, career exploration and exposure to real world applications of math and science.  In January 2010, SEM Link expanded its programs to the Bay Area to enhance the educational experiences for Bay Area youth.


Tuesday, April 27, 2010

We Had a Blast in Washington, D.C.!

(Founder/Executive Director Bessie Winn-Afeku, and D.C. Coordinators Nikita Mitchell and Breyuna Williams)


Many thanks to our D.C. Coordinators for helping us put on a successful event. The teens left our seminar educated, inspired, and empowered about pursuing a career in the field of media and journalism and going to college.
Thank you to our wonderful guest panelist who provided excellent information and advice to our teens:

Shira Toeplitz :: Politics Staff Writer for The Roll Call
DeShuna Spencer :: EmPowernewsmag.com
Whitney Teal :: Co-Founder of UptownLiterati.com
Women's Rights Blogger at Change.org
Mia Hall and
Charreah Jackson.
Stay tuned for our pictures from the event and video clips!


Wednesday, April 14, 2010

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C. Part III


Meet Charreah Jackson!
From working with ESSENCE.com to profiling news makers like Spike Lee and Sarah Jessica Parker, Ms. Jackson will bring her experience, wisdom, and lessons from her journey to share as one of our panelist on April 24th !

Thursday, April 8, 2010

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C: Part II


Meet Whitney Teal. A graduate from Howard University, Whitney is the Co-Founder UptownLiterati.com. Whitney is one of our expert panelist at our Career Seminar on April 24, 2010 at George Washington University. She and other successful women will be giving advice and tips to teen girls who are interested in jobs in the field of Media and Journalism.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C....

Meet Mia Hall one of our panelist at our upcoming Seminar for Teens interested in a career in the field of Journalism and Media in Washington, D.C. on April 24th.
Mia Hall holds a bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. She currently works in the marketing and creative department for one of the nations top television networks TLC!


Sunday, March 7, 2010

She is Me Presents: Careers in Media and Journalism Washington D.C.

The She is Me Program™ Presents: Careers in Media and Journalism


An education workshop for high school girls interested in careers in the field of Media and Journalism designed to teach goal setting, boost self esteem, and exposes young women to various career paths and positive role models

What: The She is Me Program™: Media and Journalism Seminar that will features guest speakers who are women and “experts “in their respective fields and careers. Each workshop participant and speaker leaves knowing that “She is Me” and we are all responsible for the success of others.

When: Saturday April 24, 2010; 1:00pm-4:00pm

Where: The George Washington University
Academic Center Building
Suite 736
Washington, DC 20052


Click Here to Register