The ACPDC is a career and professional development initiative to provide youth, adults, professionals and schools with the opportunity to leverage educational training, industry learning and professional resources. Our objective is to expose, educate, prepare individuals to excel in their future careers.
Tip Fallon - Consultant / Trainer (Speaking for Change)
In this workshop, you will learn about the skills necessary to become a successful business owner and how to prepare yourself as an entrepreneur. Starting a business is easy, but running one is a different story.
Criminal Justice
Robert Sherrod - SPIes, Inc.
This workshop will cover the in’s and out’s of careers within the area of criminal justice. You will learn how to prepare yourself for a job in this workshop and how to
Careers In Science & Engineering
C. Alex Young - NASA
This workshop will discuss the details of various types of career fields within engineering and what real engineers do for the government and in other environments. If you are interested in any areas of science and/or engineering, this is the workshop for you.
Video Game Design
Roderick Woodruff - Urban Video Gaming Academy
This workshop will cover what is video gaming and how to develop a strong career in this industry. Many people feel that its all fun and games. But in this workshop, you’ll learn how people turn their creativity into high paying careers in the area of computer video game design.
Career Exploration
Lisa Punter - Exceed Consulting
Do you know what you want to do? Do you want to find out about the other types of career options available to you? This workshop will help you find out how to select, find and start your pathway into a promising career overall.
Marketing / Social Media / Web Design
Linda Schenk - Social Media Works
Are you into Facebook, LinkedIN and MySpace? Have you ever thought about a career in marketing? Attend this workshop and learn about the wonderful, exciting world of social media as a career.
Careers in Culinary Arts
Laverne Franklin-Jones - Bloomingdales
In this workshop, you will learn about career fields in culinary, how it applies to the world of hospitality and what does it really take to make it in the culinary field? Ready..set..let’s start cookin’!
Professional Development Workshops
How To Maximize Your Potential
Tiffany Lymon - Mind Over Money
In this workshop students will learn how to maximize their potential for success in school and life. The topics to be covered with include setting priorities, knowing and establishing boundaries, goal setting, and effective communication.
Interview / Resume Writing
Sheri Betts - Youth Development / Life Skills Director
Is your resume ready to get you into that interview? Also, are you ready for the interview altogether? This workshop is designed to prepare you for the entire process and how to come out on top every time! Please bring your resumes with you!
Financial Literacy
Phyliss Pratt - FDIC
This exciting workshop will be a treat as you will learn about how to manage your money, finances and how to apply basic concepts into your every day life. If you are looking to gain a better perspective of your money, this is the workshop for you!
