CONNECTED: Providing Career Opportunities Through Diversity & Inclusion

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Join us on Thursday, April 14 as the Career Development Center and the Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives present a networking and career-focused event for local high school students and parents, Athens State University students, local employers, and community leaders.

High School Student Career Development Event:
9:30 am — 1:00 pm

Keynote Speaker, Mrs. Melva Tate ‐ “Your Next—Planning Career Success in a Global Society”

We live and work in a world where we are connected with other people – socially, politically, economically, and environmentally. This interactive presentation will assist students in preparing for a career after high school.

• Visit with college and military recruiters
• FASFA presentation
• Lunch provided for students

WEBINAR: ADA in the Workforce – How to Transition Accommodations into the Workplace presented by Juliana Hunt:
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Diversity Panel (Featuring Local Leaders & Employers):
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm

U’Meeka Smith, Assistant Director, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for the City of Huntsville will moderate a panel of local leaders to discuss DE&I initiatives and what it takes to get hired in today’s environment.

Panel attendees:

• Ashley Brown -Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations – Boeing, Huntsville
• Gabby Ellis – Human Resources Manager, Madison Hospital
• Kendal Cunningham – United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command Integration Chief 
• Kamilah Smith – Senior Manager – Deloitte Services LP
• Alexis Sumner – Administrative Specialist – FBI Birmingham
• Randy Shearouse – Limestone County Schools – Superintendent
• Sgt. Jami Jones – Decatur City Police

Headshots & Elevator Pitches with Leadership Greater Huntsville:
3:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Employer and Community Meet & Mingle Event:
4:00 pm — 7:00 pm

• Networking opportunity for local talent and employers
• Complimentary beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres

Registered Employers Include: