YOUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONTENT CREATORS CONFERENCEYEDCFRIDAY jULY 23, 2021 on Zoom
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For the eighth year, URGENT, Inc. presents the Virtual Youth Economic Development and Content Creators Conference (YEDC).
Teens this event is for you! YEDC is an opportunity to invest in yourself by meeting new people, exploring new career paths and challenging what you know about the 21st Century skills you need to take charge of your future!
WHO: Youth Entrepreneurs, Youth Creatives, Teen Programs, Summer Interns, Schools, and Summer Camps for teens between the ages of 14-18 and young adults up to age 21. Adult Chaperones and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.Â
WHAT: This high-energy, motivational, and educational day includes creative career exploration workshops, youth arts expos, entertainment, and competitions. Youth will exchange, learn, connect and collaborate with successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators.
WHEN: The conference will take place on Friday July 23, 2021 from 10:00am-4:00pm on Zoom.Â
REGISTRATION:Â Suggested Donation $25; Free for youth ages 14-21
fEATURED KEYNOTE CONVERSATION
John gibson
Vice President, External and Multicultural Affairs
John Gibson is one of the leading diversity, equity, and inclusion change agents in the country. In 2012, he established the Motion Picture Association’s DE&I program – working simultaneously to promote and highlight the association and its member studios’ multicultural initiatives, while also managing the MPA’s partnerships with national civil rights and multicultural groups as part of the association’s outreach to leading third-party organizations.
jill Tracey
Radio Personality, WHQT Hot 105FM
Jill Tracey is one of the most trusted on-air personalities in South Florida. She is the host of the #1 rated community affairs program #HotTalkwithJillTracey, Lifestyle and entertainment editor of One Hot Minute with Jill Tracey. In addition to her on-air roles, Jill has the distinction of being one of South Florida’s most beloved and popular live event hosts with Cocktails with Jill, and a sought-after panelist and guest for community and corporate events.Â
cONFERENCE SESSIONS
LINKS TO SESSIONS
10:45AM - 11:40AM
Converting Free Digital Content into A Mega Money Machine
James Garcia
Entrepreneur
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Truthful Storytelling While Black & Abroad: Film Screening and Discussion
Saliha Crespo
10:45AM - 11:40AM
Filmmaking 101+ Casting
Dominque Seward
Seward Studios
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Branding Your VoiceInto MILLIONS
La'Shondra Johnson
EXTRAordinary Youth
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Gen Z Leadership for Entrepreneurs: 10 Ways to be About Your Business
Walter Johnson Overtown Children and Youth Coalition
11:45AM - 12:30PM
The Future Is Yours! Controlling and Enhancing your Digital Footprint
Blair Castro
Shook PR
10:45AM - 11:40AM
telling Your Story Through Comics: hear from young creators
Chivas Davis
Paint With Faith
BUSINESS PITCH cOMPETITION
1:00PM-2:25PM
Teen competitors present their business ideas and compete for prizes.Â
JUDGES
LaShondra Johnson, Pitch ItÂ
Ernest Ruffin, Young Entrepreneurz Solutions (YES)
Walter Johnson, Overtown Children & Youth Coalition
Victoria Beauville, Beauty by Victoria B.Â
Erick Gavin, Center for Black Innovation
TEEN TALK SHOW
2:30PM-4:00PM
Hear what young voices have to say about today's hot topics, current events, life experiences and the issues that are affecting them the most today.Â
Host, Jill Tracey, Hot 105 FM
Co-Host, Monica Bissainthe, URGENT, Inc.
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