Youth Economic Development Conference (YEDC) 2019
July 16-17, 2019
Miami Dade College, North
July 19, 2019
Miami Dade College, Homestead
WHAT IS YEDC?
YEDC is Urgent, Inc.’s Youth Economic Development Conference, Miami’s premier careers conference for youth. Thanks to our partners Miami Dade College, North and Miami Dade College, Homestead so we can bring this high-energy, motivational, and educational experience to over 500 youth. This year’s theme, Make Money Moves, refers to the potential of all youth to prepare for their economic futures and be transformative change agents in their communities. As ever, the challenge is to help youth create viable economic futures, work towards meaningful careers and play a vital role in the future of Miami’s workforce and the business community.
WHAT HAPPENS AT YEDC
Over 2-Days, youth will exchange, learn, connect and collaborate with successful professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and talented youth! From keynote speakers, hands-on-workshops, career exploration experiences, to college and career planning, financial literacy and personal development sessions, there is never a dull moment at YEDC. Featured conference events include a business pitch competition, Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, and Business Vendor Fair.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Urgent, Inc. invites teen camps, college and high school summer interns, and youth leaders to attend. The event is free for youth ages 14-21, adults and chaperones are $25/day.
REGISTRATION
(CLOSED FOR MDC NORTH)
ABOUT YEDC 2019
Urgent, Inc. cordially invites teen programs, high school summer interns, youth groups, and youth leaders to join us for this exciting youth conference! YEDC is Miami’s premier youth career exploration conference. For the fifth year, Urgent, Inc. presents the annual Youth Economic Development Conference & Expo in partnership with Miami Dade College, North Campus AND Miami Dade College Homestead Campus.
CONFERENCE HOSTS
July 16-17, 2019
Miami Dade College, North
11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167
Conference Center, Bldg. 3
11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167 *Youth should be dropped off in front of Building 3. Busses should park at the stadium. Youth can be picked up after lunch at the Plaza (Building A).
North Campus (Map Download)
July 19, 2019
Miami Dade College, Homestead
Building F
500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33167
*Youth should be dropped off in front of Building F. Busses should park in the Visitor/Student Parking across the FDOT Bus Way. Youth can be picked up after lunch at Building F.
South Campus (Map Download)
AGENDA
Miami Dade College, North
JULY 16, 2019 WELCOME TO DAY 1!
8:00am – 9:00am
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Breakfast
9:00am – 9:50am
OPENING PLENARY
Mistress of Ceremonies, Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns
WELCOME REMARKS
Georgette Perez, Dean of Students Miami Dade College
KEYNOTE CONVERSATION
Mr. Corey’s Cookies, Corey Nieves & Cookie Mom
CLOSING REMARKS
Saliha Nelson, Vice President URGENT, Inc.
10:05am – 11:05am
BREAK OUT SESSIONS I
LIVE IN THE 305: TOURISM CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, RM 3238
Pam Payano, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
ARTPRENEURSHIP, 3201
Ramon Robinson, Absoloot
SO YOU WANT TO BE A KIDPRENEUR, RM 1393
Mr. Corey’s Cookies & Joy’s Yummy Cupcakes
PROFESSIONAL SWAG, RM 1363
Sonia Jacobson, Suited for Success
THE 6 SECOND RESUME- USE TOOLS AND TRICKS TO GET HIRED, RM 1365
Mario Lara, GetHiredMiami.org
FUN2FIT AND FIT2FANTASTIC! CAREERS IN AQUATICS AND MARINE INDUSTRY, RM 1366
Thaddeus Gamory, Diversity in Aquatics
CAREERS IN ENTERTAINMENT, RM 1309
Seth Brimstone Schere, PATH to Hip Hop
SELF EMPOWERMENT FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS, RM 1310
Yesse Leyva, FUNclusion
YOUTH FILM SCREENING, RM 2151
Judges: Cathleen Dean, Juliet Romeo, Blair Castro, Yesse Leyva, Regina Hopkins, Gema Naredo
11:15am – 12:15pm
BREAK OUT SESSIONS II
MONEY + COMMUNITY= SUCCESS, RM 3238
Dr. Shirley Plantin, U-Turn Youth Consulting
GET LINKEDIN- BUILD YOUR RESUME PROFILE, RM 3201/1216
Sofi Diaz, Microsoft
#YOURVOICEMATTERS, RM 1393
Overtown Children and Youth Coalition
POP UP MAKERSPACE- COME CREATE AND INNOVATE, RM 1363
Tom Pupo, Moonlighter Makerspace
THE 6 SECOND RESUME TOOLS TO GET HIRED, RM1365
Mario Lara, Get Hired Miami
MY ART IS MY HUSTLE: ARTISTS PANEL, RM 1366
Facilitator: Germain Dubois, HOPE Murals
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, RM 1387
Megan Aderele
THEATER PRODUCTION 101, RM 1308
Moses Washington, MoWash Stage Plays Production
CREATING YOUR OWN BRAND 101, RM 1388
La’Shondra Johnson, EXTRAordinary Youth, Inc.
CELLPHONE MOVIE CHALLENGE, RM 1309
Cathleen Dean, 48 Hour Film Project
SCREEN ACTING ESSENTIALS, RM 1310
Tsachai Sky Madaro
YOUTH FILM SCREENINGS, RM 2151
Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival
12:25pm – 1:25pm
BREAK OUT SESSIONS III
GET LINKEDIN- BUILD YOUR PROFILE WITH A HEAD SHOT, RM 3201/1216
Sofi Diaz, Microsoft
BAKING IN BUSINESS SUCCESS, RM 1388
Nahzi Forrest, Nahzi Thee Baker
#YOURVOICEMATTERS, RM 1393
Overtown Children and Youth Coalition
BOSS CAMPAIGN – BE YOUR OWN BOSS, RM 1363
Dexter Hart, CareCloud Health Care IT
OWN OUR FUTURE: LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WITH YEAR UP, RM 1365
Victoria Fear, Year Up South Florida
HOW TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE IN COLLEGE, RM 1366
Stephanie Wong, TRIO EOC Miami
HOW TO START A BUSINESS, RM 1387
Megan Aderele
ACTING FOR TV AND FILM, RM 1310
Tsachai Sky Maduro
CELLPHONE MOVIE CHALLENGE, RM 1309
Elijah Wells, iGen Film Festival
WORD?! GET STARTED IN TELLING YOUR STORY, RM 1308
Ebonie Ledbetter, WORD Workshop
YOUTH FILM SCREENINGS, RM 2151
Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival
1:30pm- 2:30pm
LUNCH
SCIENCE COMPLEX PATIO
Miami Dade College Education Fair
Miami Dade College, North
JULY 17, 2019 WELCOME TO DAY 2!
8:00am – 9:00am
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Breakfast
9:00am – 9:50am
OPENING PLENARY
Mistress of Ceremonies, Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns
WELCOME REMARKS
Saliha Nelson, Vice President URGENT, Inc.
KEYNOTE
Taylor Moxey, Author & Entrepreneur
10:05am – 11:05am
BREAK OUT SESSIONS I
LEARN TO CODE CHALLENGE, RM 1216
Miami Dade College
BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION, RM MAIN
Hosted By Dr.Sharifa Lee, NFTE
Judges: Gustovo Trinade, Babson College; Jessica Vasquez, Dade County Federal Credit Union; Keon Williams, Urban Philanthropies; Michael Finney, The Beacon Council; Eric Knowles, Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce; Taylor Moxey, Youth Entrepreneur; Maria Coto, Partners for Self Employment
FILM MAKING MASTER CLASS, RM 2151
Marco Mall, Florida Film House
11:20pm – 12:15pm
BREAK OUT SESSIONS II
MAKE MONEY MOVES: MAD CITY MONEY WITH GEN-YOU!, RM MAIN
Dade County Federal Credit Union
MEDIA EMPOWERMENT INDUSTRY PANEL, RM 2151
Hosted By Jill Tracey, Hot 105 FM, Leonce Luma and Beatrix Alerte, URGENT, Inc. Digital FACE
Panelists: Marco Mall, Florida Film House; Juliet Romeo; Elijah Wells, iGen Film Festival; Yesse Leyva, FUNclusion; Regina Hopkins, Ebonie Ledbetter, Tsachai Sky Maduro
YOUTH FILM AWARDS CEREMONY, RM 2151
Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, Hosted By Jill Tracey, Hot 105 FM
1:30pm-2:30pm
LUNCH
SCIENCE COMPLEX PATIO
Miami Dade College, Homestead
JULY 19, 2019 WELCOME!
GREETINGS FROM THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Natalia Vanegas, District Chief of Staff
Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, District 26
8:00am – 9:00am
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Breakfast
9:00am – 9:50am
OPENING PLENARY
Mistress of Ceremonies, Rebecca Butterfly Vaughns
WELCOME REMARKS
Dr. Jeanne F. Jacobs, Campus President
GREETINGS FROM MIAMI DADE COUNTY
Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, District 8
GREETINGS FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Natalia Vanegas, Chief of Staff
Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, District 26
KEYNOTE
Taylor Moxey, Author & Entrepreneur
CLOSING REMARKS
Saliha Nelson, Vice President URGENT, Inc.
10:05am – 11:05am
BREAK OUT SESSIONS I
GROWING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, RM F201
Danilo Vargas
SO YOU WANT TO BE A KIDPRENEUR, RM F202
Taylor Moxey, Author & Entrepreneur
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION FOR COLLEGE ACCESS, RM F203
Stephanie Wong, TRIO EOC
11:15am – 12:15pm
BREAK OUT SESSIONS II
MAKE MONEY MOVES, RM F201
Jessica Vasquez, Dade County Federal Credit Union
CREATING YOUR OWN BRAND 101, RM F202
La’Shondra Johnson, EXTRAordinary Youth, Inc.
BOSS CAMPAIGN – BE YOUR OWN, RM F203
Dexter Hart, CareCloud Health Care IT
12:25pm-1:25pm
SESSION III
MIAMI 4 SOCIAL CHANGE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL, RM F222
Youth Film Screenings and Talk Back
1:30pm-2:30pm
LUNCH
FEATURED SPEAKERS
YEDC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Stephanie vanVark, Stephanie Creates
Robert Quinn, Miami Dade County Public Schools – CTE
Daniel Gibson, Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Jessica Vasquez, Dade County Federal Credit Union
Keon Williams, Urban Philanthropies
Elaine Black, Liberty City Trust
Aundray Adams, The Children’s Trust
Gema Narado, MDC Film & Technology
Yvette Sheran, MDC New Student Center Director
Urgent, Inc.
Saliha Nelson, Vice President
Shedia Nelson, Artistic Director
Joey Ashley, Miami 4 Social Change Film Festival Director
Loren Daniel, CTE Coordinator
YEDC 2018 Highlight Video
GALLERY
ABOUT
About Urgent, Inc.
BECOME A SPONSOR
CONTACT
Urgent, Inc.
1000 NW 1st Ave,
Ste #100,
Miami, FL 33136
Phone. 786-581-7821
Fax. 866-811-7778
Email. office@urgentinc.org
