The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s LOFT program in partnership with SHPE Foundation and its sponsors cordially invite you to participate in the Santa Clara LOFT STEM Leadership Symposium!
Santa Clara University
Benson Memorial Center
Benson Parlors
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
5.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
This is an exciting opportunity for students in high school, college, and young professionals to network with Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals from Fortune 500 companies and learn about the diverse career opportunities available within the STEM Industry.
Come prepared to engage in:
*A dynamic and exclusive Leadership Training led by the U.S. Army. This Leadership training is designed to help student leaders define their role within their respective organizations, and encourage them to seek out leadership roles in their schools and communities.
*An insightful panel of STEM professionals showcasing their different careers paths, and the different resources and opportunities available for Latinos to enter the STEM fields.
*An opportunity to Network with STEM professionals and other emerging Latino leaders interested in STEM.
*Sponsor Give Aways/Raffle: All attendees will enter a raffle to win a free Round trip Southwest ticket to any Southwest destination of your choice. The winner will be announced during the coffee break. Additional sponsor give aways will also take place.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/J73sT1
*There is no cost to register for the event.
Dress code: business casual.
Food and refreshments will be provided
Agenda
• 5:30 – 6:00 pm Registration & Welcome Reception
• 6:00 – 6:10 pm Opening remarks
• 6:10 – 6:40 pm Army Leadership Presentation
• 6:40 – 6:55 pm Break, Career Table, Networking
• 6:55 – 7:55 pm STEM Panel Presentation
• 7:55 – 8:00 pm Participant Survey
• 8:00 – 8:02 pm Closing remarks
• 8:02 – 8:30 pm Networking, Event Closes
Contact: Jessica Barajas at Jessica@hispanicheritage.org