Last week, in a two-day span from July 29th to July 30th, the Hispanic Scholarship Consortim hosted its annual Texas Leadership Pipeline Conference in the Eastview campus of the Austin Community College. The conference was open to HSC Scholars to continue their path on becoming leaders in their own fields, as well as Austin ISD Hispanic freshman who were also invited to join the learning experience. The Texas Leadership Pipeline’s primary goal was to ensure that the next generation of Hispanics are workforce-ready leaders with a philanthropic outlook once they reach their degree.
Participants of this conference who were not HSC Scholars or Austin ISD students had the opportunity to follow one of the two tracks for the 2-day conference, the college track preferably followed by the HSC Scholars or the High School track followed by the Austin ISD students. Each track had a variety of speakers who taught them supplemental education, such as applied skills for career achievement along with the tools for academic and personal success; however, each track focused on either college or high school.
"It's great to see so much support from our community for Hispanic students," said Ashley Moyer, Director of Development in the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium
Sessions ranged from different topics in the workplace, how to be a better student, and even the power that social media can have in a professional’s life.
"It was great to see the participation of community members relaying the message of social media and what it means to future employers. It was a topic that is relevant to all students alike. I even learned a few things about LinkedIn that I never knew I could do!, said Ashley Vazquez, the Development Intern of the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium.
All participants gathered for an academic success panel with the St. Edward’s University CAMP Program and an interactive session with Dr. Federico Subervi. The conference closed on Wednesday, July 30th with an Engaging Professional Luncheon where students had the opportunity to interact with successful professionals in their fields. Furthermore, it also helped students put their networking skills to test during this experimental learning session, as well as giving the opportunity to high school studens to ask questions to HSC Scholars.
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| Students interact with Professionals |
"Students heard from speakers about the importance of networking and finding mentors. At the Engaging Professionals Luncheon, conference participants were able to immediately take on what they learned in workshops. Community members in attendance at the luncheon came out to show their support of these students, their education and their future," said Ashley Moyer, Director of Development in the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium.
The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium thanks its generous donors, whose help made the 2014 Texas Leadership Pipeline Conference possible.
Also, a big shotout to ACC for being our gracious hosts!
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