When

Saturday October 3, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
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Where

PAUL ROBESON CAMPUS CENTER RUTGERS-NEWARK
350 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD.
Newark, NJ 07102


 
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Contact

Robyn Pitts, Blueprint for Success Program Chair

The North Jersey Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in Partnership with United Way of Essex and West Hudson and Rutgers University

973-902--2722
robynmpitts@msn.com
 

2015 Blueprint for Success Preparing for College, Work & Beyond 


For many students, navigating their way through high school is a challenging process; however, figuring out what  to do AFTER graduation can be overwhelming and oftentimes scary. 

Join technology experts from Microsoft at Willowbrook Mall, leaders in education, and STEM Industry professionals, who will share their tips for creating a BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS!

The theme for this year’s event is “Using Technology to Succeed”.  9th - 12th grade students and their parents will learn how to use technology to succeed at school, work and home, and also receive valuable tools and resources to prepare for college, financial aid planning, and more!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Customized workshops for parents and students
  •  Resource Fair with over 20 colleges, SAT Preparation, and Financial Aid  partners 
  • Microsoft Technology Lab featuring the latest devices including Surface Pro 3, Surface 3, XBOX One, Smartphones and more!

 

Featured Keynote Speaker: Navarrow Wright, Maximum Leverage Solutions

Navarrow Wright has emerged as one of the distinctive and insightful voices in America and a premier expert on how the convergence of technology, the Internet, mass media and social media can change lives, businesses and society.

A change agent in the digital space for 24 years, using his unique combination of technology acumen, business sense and understanding of how to address audiences has allowed him to create grow and new business opportunities in every position he's held.  He’s focused on helping organizations develop and implement their digital strategy.
 

He is the president of Maximum Leverage Solutions, a consulting firm the works with startups, businesses and brands in the areas technology and product strategy. Working with clients such as Soledad O’Brien’s Starfish Media Group and Google. Wright has served as CTO of Radio One’s online 
division Interactive One, CTO of Black Entertainment Television and as co-founder of GlobalGrind.com with Russell Simmons.