Hosted by Commissioner Natalie Hall, District 4 and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Natalie Hall, District 4, and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners presents The 3rd Annual Empowering Young Men to Excel Conference on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Loudermilk Center.
The Empowering Young Men to Excel Youth Conference is a 1-day experience for young men graduating high school that will include life-changing presentations and workshops: promoting enrichment in healthy lifestyles, marketable skills, well-balanced relationships, and successful careers beyond their graduation. The experience includes:
This workshop will discuss the intersection of social media and the potential effects on careers, entrepreneurship, and opportunity. The conversation with allow representatives from their respective law enforcement agencies to briefly discuss the concept of a digital footprint through the lens of their respective agency.
Presenters:
Atlanta Public Schools Police Department, Chief Ronald Applin
Fulton County Juvenile Court, Court Program Administrator, Lydia Toomer Popoola
Fulton County Marshall’s Office, Lieutenant Mekeal Hadley
Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney, Jawara Mars & Director of Juvenile Services, Akeem Woodard
Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office, Chief Assistant Solicitor General, Andrea Alabi
Fulton County Police Department, Maureen Smith
Law Offices of Keith Lamar, Jr., Keith A. Lamar, Jr.
This workshop is designed to provide students with alternative paths in industries such as construction, barber, artificial intelligence, utilities, and gaming to consider as they embark upon the next phase of life. The goal is to spark interests in emerging industries that may ignite an untapped path to career success.
Presenters:
Derrick Henderson, Build the Foundation
Gregory Rutledge Jr., Barber Institute
Ryan Johnson, Cxmmunity Gaming Industry
Reggie Roby, Georgia Power
Diann Varner
Jerrund Wilkerson II and Coty Elder, Play the Crowd
Students that attend this workshop will have increased knowledge on why it's important for them to understand themselves and so they can successfully lead others. They will go through exercises to help them understand as a young man why having great character is important as well as understand Growth vs Fixed Mindset thoughts and language.
Presenter:
Benjamin Puckett, WIN Strategy Motivational Speaker and Author
"Know the Game" - A youth presentation on credit, banking, and a money mindset!
This presentation is an interactive time where youth explore their knowledge while understanding the concept of a Money Mindset.
Presenter
Olivia D.A. Maxwell, Executive Director for On the Rise Community Development Center