African American Professionals Conference (AAPC)
The 6th Annual Ariel Hunter-Chriss African American Professionals Conference
Hosted by TCC Continuing Education, South Campus, and DFW Community Partners
November 11, 2011
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Professionals, $99
Students, $49
South Campus Student Center
5301 Campus Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76119
About the Conference
The purpose of the African American Professionals Conference is to provide strategies and tools for professional leaders, community advocates, business owners and professionals to manage challenges created by diversified and global competition.
Conference Goals
- Build a strong workforce of educated, empowered leaders, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
- Provide relevant professional development strategies and opportunities.
- Build strategic alliances with DFW professional organizations, corporations, higher learning institutions and local communities.
- Promote entrepreneurship and encourage new business development.
- Cultivate and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Increase community awareness and visibility of services and business in a diverse marketplace.
UPGRADE Your Career, Your Finances, Your Business, Your Life
This year’s conference is focused on encouraging both seasoned and emerging professionals to reevaluate their current status and skill sets and to be open to ways to upgrade and improve themselves in those areas.
Learn to Achieve Your Full Potential
The one-day conference features a keynote luncheon, informative seminars, guided networking opportunities and collaborative work sessions.
The program is designed to empower new and experienced professionals to achieve their full potential as business leaders, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Be Inspired by A TCC Alum
The keynote speaker is Glenn Oliver Lewis, who is currently a partner in the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson.
He earned an A.A. degree from Tarrant County College and a B.A. from Texas Wesleyan University. He went on to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin.
Contact
Jerilyn Edmonds, Program Coordinator
817-300-8383
Jerilyn.Edmonds@tccd.edu
Alisa Jones, Director, Continuing Education Services
817-515-4473
Alisa.Jones@tccd.edu
Rosie Jones
817-515-4392