Education & Career Pathways Summit is June 19

The 2015 Education & Career Pathways Summit will be held on the campus of Cincinnati State on Friday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The summit is open to all current and emancipated Hamilton County foster youth ages 15-21.

Youth will spend the day observing and/or participating in demonstrations of programs offered on campus. The event will also feature a keynote presentation from Travis Lloyd, a youth panel, vendor tables with information about local institutions and organizations that promote education and career readiness, and Suits for Success, a program that provides business clothing for youth in the foster care system. Youth will also have the chance to participate in a raffle for items including a lap top!

The event will also include an adult track. Continuing educational credits (CEUs) will be offered to social workers and other professionals who work with foster youth. Lunch and parking will be included with registration.

Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-is-in-your-hands-education-and-career-pathways-summit-tickets-16678070558 !

Registration closes at Noon, Friday, June 12!

Contact HEMI Program Specialist, Sarah Mangan, at 513-556-3045 or sarah.mangan@uc.edu for information or to receive a registration invitation.

by Ashley Woods

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