Education Symposium: 2023 Scholarship Celebration of Excellence

Date and Time

Tuesday May 16, 2023
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT

PROGRAM
Registration: 8:00 AM
Breakfast: 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Session A & B: 9:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Session C & D: 10:40 AM - 11:55 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location

The Federal Reserve Bank
1801 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77019

Fees/Admission

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
Teacher of the Year Sponsor - $3,000
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 - $1,500
Student Frame Sponsor - $700
Expo Booths: $200 Members / $600 Non-Members
Individual Ticket - $65 Members / $95 Non-Members
Sponsor a Teacher/Student - $65

Contact Information

Mackenzie Wolf | 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 16, 2023, you are invited to participate in our 2023 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

Athena N. Jackson Dean of University Libraries University of Houston	Reginald DesRoches President Rice 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.

SESSION A - 9:20 am – 10:35 am
Career Exploration, Pathway Programs, and Future of Healthcare Industry
PANEL
Dr. Peter Hu | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Eric Bing |The College of Health Care Professions
Kenya Steele, MD | Fertitta Family College of Medicine
Jamie Lard | Harris Health System

SESSION B - 9:20 am – 10:35 am
Workforce Demands & Opportunities in the Petrochemical, Energy, & Technology Fields
PANEL
Jim Griffin | San Jacinto College
Dr. Mike Webster | Houston Community College
Lon Brenner | Valero Houston Refinery
Greg Nevermann | LyondellBasell

SESSION C - 10:40 am – 11:55 am
Trade Skills For Houston’s Job Demands – Pathways, Apprenticeships & Where We Are Today
PANEL
Charles Montgomery | ILA – South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District
Mitch Helserman | Gulf Stream Marine
Paul Puente | Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction
Sam Cook | CenterPoint Energy - East District

SESSION D - 10:40 am – 11:55 am
A Sea of Challenges & Opportunities: Sustain, Promote and Grow the Maritime Industry
PANEL
Shari Carter | Houston Community College - SE
Candace Diggs | Gulf Winds International
Jacquie Hall | Port Houston
Captain Clint Winegar | Houston Pilots