When

Saturday October 25, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 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

Dinean Robinson
United Way of Essex and West Hudson
973-854-2282
drobinson@uwewh.org
 

2014 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. 

Whether preparing for college, vocational training, or seeking employment opportunities, this conference will give 9th-12th grade students and their parents the BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS, by equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully transition from high school to their next key milestone. 

This conference will offer:

  • Customized workshops for parents and students
  • Interactive lectures and panel discussions
  • College & Career Resource Fair with over 15 participating schools, recruiters, and more!

Keynote by Kevin Powell Activist, Writer, Public Speaker

Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America today. He is the author of 11 books, including "Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, and the Ghost of Dr. King: Blogs and Essays.” Among his upcoming books will be a memoir of his very difficult childhood and youth, to be released in 2015 by Simon & Schuster; and in 2016 he will publish a biography of Tupac Shakur, the late rapper and controversial American icon. Kevin's writings have also appeared in CNN.com, Esquire, Ebony, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, ESPN.com, and Vibe Magazine, where he worked for many years as a senior writer, interviewing public figures as different as Tupac Shakur and General Colin Powell.