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http://e4youth.eventbrite.com to be officially confirmed for attendance.
The E4 Youth Summit is a 1 day event featuring panel discussions, workshops, screenings and showcases centered around youth and their aspirations. Check back regularly as we’ll be adding panelists soon. Interested in being a panelist? Email us at
mentor@mediacommunicationscouncil.org.
Check
www.e4youth.com for regular updates on panelists and special guests!
Agenda
Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Thompson Conference Center
8:00AM Registration
9:00 AM Greetings/Kick Off
*Break out sessions are free to the public
9:30 AM Break Out Sessions
4 Youth/Teachers/Parents - Youth Portfolio Showcase
4 Teachers/Parents - Workshop: Technology in the Classroom
4 Youth/Teachers/Parents – Mentoring Our Youth
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Break Out Sessions
4 Youth/Teachers/Parents - Panel – What Motivates Our Youth
4 Youth/Teachers/Parents – Cultivating Interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
4 Youth/Teachers/Parents – Cultivating Entrepreneurship
12:15 PM Break
12:30pm
Non-Profit Roundtable – Best Practices for Engaging & Educating Youth
Confirmed Panelists: Kai Dupe – BITwise, Julie Shannon – GirlStart, Dr. Andrea Gore – University of Texas, Lonny Stern – Skillpoint Alliance, Sarah Rafael Garcia – Barrio Writers, Tim Eubanks – Austin Voices
With nearly 40% of students in Texas high schools not graduating and 40% of those that do needing remedial reading, math and/or science, engaging and educating students is one of the most important issues of our time. There are a large number of non-profit organizations, educators and schools that are successful at engaging and educating youth. We’ll hear from several of them about how they are reaching students and provide a road map of resources and best practices for teachers/parents interested in motivating their youth. We’ll also explore the advantages of public vs charter vs private schools.
1:45pm
Music/Entertainment Panel: Turning Your Creative Passion Into A Living
Confirmed Panelists: Carlos Sosa – Grammy Austin, Romeo Navarro – BBoy City, Hassan Johnson – ThaTrunk.com, Ellie Scarborough – Pink Kisses, Albert Smith – Starr Management
In today’s digital world, creative people have entirely new sets of challenges and opportunities for making a living. Making it requires far more than just being good at your craft. Networking and media savvy combined with leveraging technology tools such as blogs, podcasts and live streaming open up an entirely new set of opportunities for creative people. We’ll hear from musicians, bloggers, animators and other creative folks about how they’ve leveraged their talent into successful careers and/or businesses.
3:30pm
Media/Film/Advertising Panel: Breaking Into the World of Media
Confirmed Panelists: Will Chau – Austin Creative Department, Craig Brimm – Sanders Wingo Advertising, Jetté Momant – Jette Momant PR & Event Productions, Sam Gaddis – Mutual Mobile, Lisabeth Thomas – LBTJ Group, Elijah May – Apprentice Marketing
The worlds of advertising, film and media seem far off and distant to many. Even for those with degrees in these fields, that job on Madison Avenue or the next big film can prove extremely elusive. This panel features several people that offer advice and alternatives for entering those worlds. Will Chau, a Creative Director at the ad agency GSD&M, recently started the Austin Creative Department, an ad portfolio school that offers courses at a fraction of the cost of traditional portfolio schools. Dave Holloway, a Creative Director at McGarrah Jessee advertising, has a comprehensive book and DVD called Advertising: How To Get The Job You Want and Succeed In It. These gentlemen, along with others in PR, film and media will lay out an array of paths you can take to break into the world of media, advertising and/or film.
