Topic Descriptions

Friday — September 28, 2012

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The enVision Conference 2012—Purpose

This is a generation destined for greatness. Every period in history calls for leaders, men and women, who will lead through humility and excellence with character, insight, and wisdom. This era is looking for individuals who will provide guidance and solutions in a world that needs answers. Whether influencing one or many, the call and responsibility remain important.

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The enVision Conference seeks to inspire, empower, and equip the next generation of leaders—men and women ages 18-29—to achieve their destiny, resulting in impacting communities, creating relationships, and changing the future. Every industry needs  men and women who will answer the call, ready to leave an impact, which will change the world and leave a legacy for generations to come.

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Keynote Address

The keynote will seek to inspire the attendees, helping them understand their significance and the importance of their individual callings. He will motivate the attendees to overcome challenges and discuss how to persevere in the midst of obstacles, living with purpose, courage and dignity. Lastly, the keynote will impart the meaning of leading as a servant and commission the audience to leave a legacy.

Saturday — September 29, 2012

Go Big: Going After the Impossible (Inspirational Session)

What are the dreams you have in your heart to pursue? Whether you see these as big or small do not discount the fact that you can achieve them. The Go Big session will inspire you to keep dreaming and allow God to fulfill His great plans in and through your life. The session will give you input on how to pursue your dreams and enjoy the process.

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How to Determine Your Purpose (Workshop A)

Have you tried to determine where you are most talented and what industry or field to use your abilities? Have you questioned what to do when things do not seem to work out as you had planned? Workshop A will help you construct a road map for connecting your skills and passions to fit a need. It will also provide tips on how to persevere through obstacles, while remaining focused on your goals.

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Career/Personality Assessment: www.careertest.net

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Break

During the break, individuals will have the opportunity to fellowship with their peers, talk with the speakers and visit the organizations in spotlight, industries in spotlight, and company interview tables.

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Values to Sustain Your Calling (Inspirational Session)

Integrity, loyalty, commitment, diligence, and responsibility prove foundational principles that provide the bedrock off of which one pursues his/her purpose. The Values to Sustain Your Calling session will address the core values and character qualities needed to lead well.

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No Boundaries: Overcoming Fear (Inspirational Session)

Has the uncertainty of the unknown kept you from starting something new? Have you tried to make decisions on a daily basis but hesitate because you might make the wrong decision or you are overwhelmed with too much information to make the right decision? The No Boundaries: Overcoming Fear session will address how fear tries to stop you from moving forward and how you can overcome this boundary.

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Where to Start: Practical Steps (Inspirational Session)

Now that you have received the challenge to dream big, developed a road map to connect your skills with your passions, reflected on the values for successful leadership, and addressed fear, you may ask where do I start? The Where to Start session will look at the practical steps that you can put in practice to get from point A to point B.

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Think Tank Session (Networking Lunch)

The Think Tank session will provide attendees with the opportunity a) to learn and get involved with the non-profit organizations in spotlight and b) visit with the representatives of the various industries in spotlight to inquire about career related questions.

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Non-Profit Organizations in Spotlight

The Non-Profit Organizations in Spotlight section is designed to highlight what problems the organization are addressing, how each organization is providing a solution, and the specific ways that attendees can get involved with the organizations.

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Industries in Spotlight

The Industries in Spotlight section is designed to highlight career fields, allowing the representative to function as a mentor during the Conference, providing information specific to the industry he or she represents. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a career in the particular industry. If the attendees are currently working in the industry, they will have the opportunity to ask questions for input.

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Preparing for a Successful Job Interview & Networking Etiquette  (Workshop B)

Workshop B will help individuals learn how to leverage their experience, education, and energy in well-crafted responses that speak to the requirements of the job they seek. Armed with an insider’s insight into the perspective of the person behind the desk, types of interview questions they can expect, and how to frame successful responses, students gain the confidence that WOWs potential employers.

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In addition, the networking etiquette portion will display role-play opportunities for attendees to learn the proper way to engage networking with others. Building relationships proves key as one develops in his/her purpose.

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Education & Career Options (Panel)

The Education & Career Options panel will provide different perspectives on pursuing education and career opportunities. These panelists will give insight on the following options: The traditional college route that leads into a career, the graduate studies route to specialize in a particular field, an online education, a career without a college background, and a job prior to attending college.

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Innovative Hub (Breakout Session)

A breakout session that provides the opportunity for the attendees to break up into peer groups and share their ideas. Peers will discuss and help develop the ideas that interest them with the possibility of taking the ideas beyond the Conference.

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The Art of Social Media (Inspirational Session)

The Art of Social Media session will inspire you to think about how to leverage technology in your present and future endeavors. During this time, attendees will learn how to leverage social media in a way that captures their passions and skills to meet a need and help change the world.

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More than Money: Keys to a Financially Confident Life  (Workshop C)

Discover that it’s not just money that makes a successful person. We will dive into the topics of your education, career, debt, and investing and how all of that impacts your financial security. But while money isn’t everything, it is something. With that in mind, we will also learn the importance of saving now and the impact it can have on your future.

Maxwell Clark is a Registered Representative offering securities through Financial Network Investment Corporation, Member SIPC. Aspect Wealth Management is not affiliated with Financial Network.

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Servant Leadership  (Inspirational Session)

The Servant Leadership session will address the servanthood aspect of functioning as a leader and how attendees can leave a legacy now and in the future. Attendees will receive encouragement to realize the potential that they have inside of them. Each individual, regardless of the circumstances and situations that they grew up in, carries the seeds of greatness within them. This session will commission you to realize, and then walk in, that greatness.

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After Conference Fellowship

The After Conference Fellowship will provide the attendees, speakers, and volunteers the opportunity to fellowship. People can discuss Conference topics, talk about innovative initiatives further, provide feedback for future events, and get to know each other better.

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