Education Symposium: 2022 Scholarship Celebration of Excellence

Date and Time

Wednesday May 25, 2022
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT

Location

Houston Community College Southeast Campus
Learning Hub Building
6815 Rustic St, Houston, TX 77087

Fees/Admission

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
Teacher of the Year Sponsor - $4,000
Centerpiece Sponsor - $3,000
Gold Sponsor - $2,500
Audio and Visual Sponsor - $2,000
Social Media Sponsor - $2,000
Photography Sponsor - $2,000
Registration Sponsor - $2,000
Silver Sponsor - $1,250
Student Frame Sponsor - $650
Expo Booths: $200 Members / $600 Non-Members
Individual Ticket - $65 Members / $95 Non-Members

Contact Information

Ashley Gebhardt | Event Coordinator
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Description

Each year the East End Chamber of Commerce Awards Academic Scholarships to deserving students in our Community. On May 25, 2022, you are invited to participate in our 2022 Scholarship Celebration of Excellence event where we will announce our Scholarship recipients. Join us in the discussion with Industry & Educators to create a workforce that meets the needs of today?s career demands.

BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SPEAKER	LUNCH KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover President Houston Community College Southeast College	Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young President Texas Southern University

Our Education Symposium highlights the critical importance of education meeting the country?s workforce needs for the 21st century. Our goal is to teach and motivate education professionals, businesses, the community and students about the importance of education as well as building an effective workforce. The half-day symposium will include breakfast, break-out sessions and lunch, each with key speakers. Our audience will be teachers, counselors, principals, community leaders and industry leaders. Below are two of our four Breakout Sessions to choose from:

FORUM A - 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Preparing the Next Generation of Supply Chain Leaders for the New Normal: What has Changed, What Will Change, and What Needs to Change
PANEL
Russell Kunz | San Jacinto College North Campus
John Hark | Texas A&M University
Dr. Jarvis Thomas | San Jacinto College North Campus
Kenneth R. Wimbley | San Jacinto College North Campus
MODERATOR
Ivy Jenkins | San Jacinto College North Campus

FORUM B - 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Advantages of a Community College Foundation and Workforce Education
PANEL
Kimberly Fondren | HCC Logistics Faculty
Anita Reynolds | HCC Southeast Career Services Manager
Cristilyn O'Neill | Talke USA Inc HR Recruiter
Grace Makundi | Import Specialist
MODERATOR
James Battieste | HCC Logistics Department Chair

FORUM C - 10:45 am - 12:15 pm

Building an Effective Workforce Through Collaboration with Industry and Academia
PANEL
Dr. Yi Qi | Texas Southern University
Dr. Carol Abel Lewis | Texas Southern University
Jacquie Young-Hall | Port Houston

FORUM D - 10:45 am - 12:15 pm

Future of Work in Healthcare: Preparing the Workforce of Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow
PANEL
Dean Samir Saber | Digital & Information Technology Center of Excellence
Dean Jeff Gricar | Health Sciences for HCC Coleman College
Eric Bing | The College of Health Care Professions
MODERATOR
Dr. Phillip V. Nicotera M.Ed., M.D | President of HCC/Coleman College for Health Sciences