African American Professionals Conference (AAPC)
The 7th Annual Ariel Hunter-Chriss African American Professionals Conference
Hosted by TCC Continuing Education, South Campus and DFW Community Partners
November 9, 2012
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Professionals, $99
Students, $49
South Campus Student Center
5301 Campus Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76119
About the Conference
Purpose
The African American Professionals Conference provides strategies and tools for professional leaders, community advocates, business owners and professionals to manage challenges created by diversified and global competition.
Conference Goals
- Build a strong workforce of educated, empowered leaders, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
- Provide relevant professional development strategies and opportunities.
- Build strategic alliances with DFW professional organizations, corporations, higher learning institutions and local communities.
- Promote entrepreneurship and encourage new business development.
- Cultivate and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Increase community awareness and visibility of services and business in a diverse marketplace.
Learn to Achieve Your Full Potential
The one-day conference features a keynote luncheon, informative seminars, guided networking opportunities and collaborative work sessions.
The program is designed to empower new and experienced professionals to achieve their full potential as business leaders, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
In 2012 Change the Game: Lead and Innovate
This year’s conference is focused on encouraging both seasoned and emerging professionals to reevaluate their current status and skill sets and to be open to ways to upgrade and improve themselves in those areas.
Be Inspired by Our 2012 Speakers
Opening Session Speaker
Fay Fleming, President of the Business Performance Company, a consulting firm specializing in strategy, research and training seminars.
Keynote Speaker
Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College and the reigning "Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Male President of the Year."
Contacts
Jerilyn Edmonds, Program Coordinator
817-300-8383
Jerilyn.Edmonds@tccd.edu
Alisa Jones, Director, Continuing Education Services
817-515-4473
Alisa.Jones@tccd.edu
Updated October 9, 2012