“If I could describe the TMCF Leadership Institute in one word, I would say motivational,” said Tony Innouvong, a student at Alcorn State University. Several other “carefully selected” students brought together to this four-day conference has similar responses about the 2013 Leadership Institute.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosts the annual, premier recruitment conference for public HBCU students that enable the future leaders of tomorrow a unique professional development experience.
Here are 6 reasons why every HBCU student should attend the TMCF Leadership Institute:
Leadership Skills
“From the first day of conference, I really felt the competition in the room,” Alabama A&M University student Oneia Baldwin said. “I need to be on my A game.” Sometimes, great leaders need to be pushed to go that extra mile, again and again and again.
Networking
According to the TMCF website, students should “come prepared and don’t forget to bring your resume!” With over 60 companies and government agencies offering job and internship opportunities, one could argue that it would be absurd to miss out on such an opportunity.
Scholarships
The average TMCF merit based scholarship award is $3,100.00 per student per semester.
Recruitment Fair
Everyone loves the Recruitment Fair. Everyone. In addition to career opportunities with over 60 recruiters, some recruiters will be interviewing and hiring on-site during the conference, which is totally awesome.
Workshops
At the Leadership Institute, TMCF gives a set of circumstances that makes it possible for students to participate in “interactive discussions and workshops designed to provide professional career strategies, skills, and guidance from experienced individuals in the corporate, education and government fields.”
Keynote Addresses
Do any of the following names ring a bell: Ime Archibong, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Pamela Jolly and Dr. William U. Latham? These are the names of leaders who watch over companies like Facebook, Wal-Mart, Torch Enterprises and Gallup. The Leadership Institute offers some of the nation’s leading public speakers inspire attendees by sharing their life stories and work experiences.
And by attending this year’s Leadership Institute, you, too can be TMCF–where education pays off.
About TMCF:
Representing nearly 300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), medical schools and law schools, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) helps students with a clear intention and the motivation to succeed and acquire a high-quality college education at an affordable cost.
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