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SUMMARY:Quad Cities Chamber | Student Success Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Quad Cities Chamber | Student Success Symposium\n\nTuesday\, April 23 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.\n\nRiverCenter | Davenport\n\nFree to Students and Employers\n\n\n\nEmbark on a transformative journey at the Student Success Symposium\, where 200+ high school students connect with regional employers in immersive hands-on experiences. This dynamic event will inspire and guide high school students on the path to their future careers. The symposium includes a hands-on career experience fair that aims to bridge the gap between industry leaders and high school students eager to explore diverse career opportunities through interactive showcases and live demonstrations. This event goes beyond the conventional with educational breakout sessions - from deep dives into cutting-edge technologies to skill-building workshops. Students will be equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate the ever-evolving professional landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusinesses can showcase:\n\n\n Interactive exhibits: Create engaging and interactive exhibits that allow students to experience your industry's innovation firsthand.\n Live demonstrations: Bring your industry to life through live demonstrations\, giving students the chance to actively participate and understand the practical applications of your work.\n Direct engagement: Engage with students one-on-one\, sharing insights into your industry's operations\, career pathways and the hands-on skills necessary for success.\n\nBenefits of your business participation:\n\n\n Inspire through action: Showcase your industry in action\, igniting passion and curiosity among students about potential career paths.\n Directly impact learning: Provide students with hands-on experiences that go beyond the textbooks\, offering them a glimpse into the dynamic nature of your industry.\n Spotlight opportunities: Connect with talented and enthusiastic young minds who could be your future workforce.\n\n\nJoin us and register your business as an exhibitor. The Student Success Symposium is not just an event\; it's a catalyst for growth\, innovation and success. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker\, Andre Norman\, brought to you by the United Way:\n\n\n\nFrom poverty\, to illiteracy and gang activity\, Andre's childhood prepared him for nothing less than a life of crime and violence. This behavior eventually led Andre to be sentenced to more than 100 years in prison. During the next eight years\, Andre worked tirelessly to transform his life. He taught himself to read and set out on a path to become a contributing citizen.\n\nKnown as "The Ambassador of Hope\," Andre's captivating narrative\, filled with personal reflections\, sheds light on the transformative power of resilience and education. His life serves as a testament to overcoming adversity and the ability to access opportunity.\n\n \n\nThis event is free for students and employers due to the generosity of the Moline Regional Community Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to our 2024 participating employers!\n\n\n\nAirforce & Space Force Recruitment\n\nArconic\n\nBlack Hawk College\n\nDeere & Company\n\nDuTrac Community Credit Union\n\nEastern Iowa Community College\n\nEast Moline Fire Department\n\nFigge Art Museum\n\nGenesis Health System\n\nIH Mississippi Valley Credit Union\n\nIowaWORKS\n\nLocal 25 Labor Management Cooperative Committee\n\nMarines\n\nMetroLINK\n\nMidAmerican Energy Company\n\nMidwest Technical Institute\n\nNavy\n\nNestle Purina PetCare Company\n\nPalmer College of Chiropractic\n\nPer Mar Security Services\n\nQuad City Electrical Training Center\n\nRussell\n\nTri-City Electric Co.\n\nTrinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences\n\nUConnect Solutions\n\nUnityPoint Health - Trinity\n\nUnityPoint Clinic\n\nVera French Community Mental Health Center ? QC Behavioral Health Coalition\n\nWendling Quarries Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Quad Cities Chamber strives to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For event assistance or any additional information\, please contact:\n\n\n\nJames Porter\n\nPhone: 563.823.2688\n\nEmail: jporter@quadcitieschamber.com
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\nTuesday\, April 23 | 9:30 a.m. - 1:45 \;p.m.
\nRiverCenter | Davenport
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\nBusinesses can showcase:
\n\n\n - Interactive exhibits: Create engaging and interactive exhibits that allow students to experience your industry'\;s innovation firsthand.
\n - Live demonstrations: Bring your industry to life through live demonstrations\, giving students the chance to actively participate and understand the practical applications of your work.
\n - Direct engagement: Engage with students one-on-one\, sharing insights into your industry'\;s operations\, career pathways and the hands-on skills necessary for success.
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\nBenefits of your business participation:\n\n\n - Inspire through action: Showcase your industry in action\, igniting passion and curiosity among students about potential career paths.
\n - Directly impact learning: Provide students with hands-on experiences that go beyond the textbooks\, offering them a glimpse into the dynamic nature of your industry.
\n - Spotlight opportunities: Connect with talented and enthusiastic young minds who could be your future workforce.
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\n\nJoin us and register your business as an exhibitor. \;The Student Success Symposium is not just an event\; it'\;s a catalyst for growth\, innovation \;and success. \;
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\nKeynote Speaker\, \;Andre Norman\, brought to you by the United Way:
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\nFrom poverty\, to illiteracy and gang activity\, Andre'\;s childhood prepared him for nothing less than a life of crime and violence. This behavior eventually led Andre to be sentenced to more than 100 years in prison. During the next eight years\, Andre worked tirelessly to transform his life. He taught himself to read and set out on a path to become a contributing citizen.
\n\nKnown as "\;The Ambassador of Hope\,"\; \;Andre'\;s captivating narrative\, filled with personal reflections\, sheds light on the transformative power of resilience and education. His life serves as a testament to overcoming adversity and the ability to access opportunity.
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\n\nThis event is free for students and employers due to the generosity of the Moline Regional Community Foundation. \;
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\nThe Quad Cities Chamber strives to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. For event assistance or any additional information\, please contact:
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\nJames Porter
\nPhone: 563.823.2688
\nEmail: \;jporter@quadcitieschamber.com
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LOCATION:RiverCenter 136 East 3rd Street | Davenport\, IA
UID:e.2843.22518
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DTSTAMP:20260503T120319Z
URL:http://dev2.quadcitieschamber.com/events/details/quad-cities-chamber-student-success-symposium-22518
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