Get ready for an electrifying conference kickoff that promises to set the stage for an unforgettable event! Our opening session is a high-energy extravaganza that's all about connecting, networking, and expanding your horizons. You won't want to miss this opportunity to break out of your comfort zone and mingle with fellow participants. With expert networking tips and tricks, this session will empower you to make meaningful connections and make the most out of your conference experience! Youth leaders are invited to a high-energy welcome session to get to know each other, get familiar with the space and practice your networking skills.
Executive Director of Adult & Continuing Education, Workforce Development and Training, and Graduate Operations, Delaware State University
Dr. Darren D. Blackston is a Career Educator, Policy Advisor, and Keynote Speaker. He is the Executive Director of Adult & Continuing Education, Workforce Development and Training, and Graduate Operations at Delaware State University. He also leads the University’s Assessment Center... Read More →
Get ready to go to Capitol Hill! In this interactive session, we’ll learn what makes a great visit with a member of Congress or their staff and how to share your key talking points in an engaging way. JAG’s corporate partners will join this session to help you prepare and share your story.
“Extreme Teambuilding” is a dynamic social event like no other, where you can unleash your energy while building valuable connections. Team challenges, friendly competition, and a few dance moves provide an opportunity to continue to meet new people and showcase your leadership skills. Designed to bring people together, this high-octane session ensures that attendees will leave with a network of new contacts and unforgettable memories. So, bring your friends and your enthusiasm as you prepare for a little chaois in your life!
Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024 and a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force, was born and raised in Arkansas. She graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2023 with a degree in physics. She made history as the first active-duty Air Force officer to hold a Miss America state... Read More →
Learn how to make a lasting impression at our "Dine and Shine" etiquette event! This final capstone event of the conference invites students to dress to impress, enjoy a delicious meal, and learn the art of dining etiquette and social grace. From table manners to conversation tips, you’ll walk away with the skills to shine in any setting. Whether you're preparing for future business dinners or just want to elevate your social know-how, this fun and interactive evening will leave you polished, confident, and ready to dazzle!
Get ready to throw it back and rock out at the Battle of the Decades Dance! Bust out your best moves and show off your grooviest outfits as we travel through time, from the neon lights of the 80s to the Y2K vibes of the early 2000s. Think leg warmers, scrunchies, or maybe even a bedazzled denim jacket!!
Epic Dance-Offs: Show us your best moves as each decade battles for the crown!
Retro Photo Booth: Capture the memories with “radical” props and backdrops.
Don't miss out on the ultimate blast from the past. Grab your friends and get ready to party like it's 1999 (or 1985, or 2002...)!
