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CYEP UNITE CONFERENCE AND CAREER EXPO

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Partners

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County of Fairfax Virginia
Northern Virginia Community College
The Predictive Index
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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NECA
Northeastern University
MITRE
Verizon Wireless
NFLPA
Martha's Table
Americorps
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services
Conference Speakers and Panelists

February 20, 2023

Capital One Hall Tysons Corner, VA

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Date/Time:

Date/Time:
Date: February 20, 2023
Conference: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Career Expo: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location:

Capital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons, VA 22102

Conference Mission:

CYEP UNITE Conference and Career Expo was a huge success. Over 800 males of color, allies and advocates participated in the day of the events that focused on upward economic mobility. The conference focuses on key success factors for high school and college students, job seekers, business professionals, educators, government officials and community leaders from around the DMV region.

The conference and career expo will lead to greater awareness for all attendees as they explore issues impacting income inequality for males of color as well as solutions and best practices for improving economic mobility.

The conference featured executive panels, remarks from Fairfax County leadership, more than 20 breakout sessions, lunch and a career expo. The career expo featured over 40 companies throughout the region and facilitated on site hiring, information sessions, internship, higher education, apprenticeship and employment connections.
 

Conference Itinerary

CAREER
EXPO

This career expo hosts employers and community resources from various industries including technology, engineering, government, business, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and non-profit.  The expo is open to all working aged individuals and features:

– Full-time opportunities
– Part-time opportunities
– IT Credential programs
– Higher Education Institutions
– Internship opportunities
– Apprenticeship programs
– Regional and National workforce development programs

WORKSHOPS

Workshops Hosted by

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Americorps
Center for Youth and Family Advocacy
Chase
Children’s Guild
DC Retina
Financially Present
Inova
Martha’s Table
Marriott
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

WORKSHOPS

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Northern Virginia Community College
Predictive Index (PI)
Virginia Tech

ATTENDEE BENEFITS

Feedback from CYEP UNITE participants:

Giveaways, raffles, lunch, gift cards

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UNITE Conference Gallery

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