100 Black Men of South Florida Connect Students to Careers
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- According to the U.S.
- Department of Education statistics from 2012, Florida is currently tied with four states, having the fifth-lowest graduation rate.</div> <div></div> <div>Researchers say nationwide progress means the national graduation rate could reach 90 percent by 2020.
- The 100 Black Men of South Florida (100BlackMenSF)’s College and Career Fair hopes to raise awareness about the importance of college, connects students with many different professions and gives community members a chance to share their expertise with students.
- This year’s expo will take place on <span tabindex="0" data-term="goog_1816606148">Thursday, November 3</span>, 2106 at the Miami-Dade County Fair grounds from <span tabindex="0" data-term="goog_1816606149">8 a.m.
- - 2 p.m</span>.</div> <div></div> <div>A parent or chaperone must accompany each student.
100 Black Men of South Florida Connect Students to Careers
The 100 Black Men of South Florida Continues to Lead By Providing Resources and Options To Help The Youth of South Florida Navigate Their Life and Career Choices Miami, FL-October 25, 2016-Encouraging students to explore careers they are interested in is a key way to demonstrate the relevance of a college degree. According to the U.S. Department of Education statistics from 2012, Florida is currently tied with four states, having the fifth-lowest graduation rate.
Researchers say nationwide progress means the national graduation rate could reach 90 percent by 2020. The 100 Black Men of South Florida (100BlackMenSF)’s College and Career Fair hopes to raise awareness about the importance of college, connects students with many different professions and gives community members a chance to share their expertise with students. This year’s expo will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2106 at the Miami-Dade County Fair grounds from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A parent or chaperone must accompany each student. Each student must bring: copies of their transcript, copies of their community service hours, copies of ACT/SAT scores. Students should dress in appropriate business attire for this event. Please see the guidelines below for what constitutes professional dress. Students should be encouraged to wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking. The link for students to register is http://
The outpour of support from college and vocational partnerships that have signed on with the 100BlackMenSF to help students navigate a plan for their future includes over 200 Colleges/Universities and Industry Leaders. The NACCP will also be in attendance to encourage those students who are 18 to exercise their right to vote in this year’s election.
The members of the 100BlackMenSF recognize that not all students are going to college.
The 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc. has been at the forefront of mentoring and providing innovative programs for young black males in South Florida. Some of their signature initiatives include Positive Youth Development, Dr. Harold Guinyard Leadership Academy and Collegiate 100. Members say these programs have made a significant impact on the young men of the South Florida community.
press release, Harris Public Relations
