8:00 - 9:00 am: Registration & Breakfast

9:00 - 9:25 am: Opening Events

Call to the Ancestors/Prayer

Black National Anthem

Words From The Founder

PSU & BEAM Welcome

9:15 - 10:00 am: Joint Sessions

HBCU

Meet with HBCU admission counselors from Clark Atlanta, FAMU, Morehouse, NC A&T, Norfolk State, and Tuskegee! Get the inside scoop on admissions, financial aid, and campus life at these legendary institutions.

Financial Literacy

Unlock your financial future in this hands-on workshop, where we'll demystify spending, credit, and debt through practical tips and engaging discussions. Dive into real-world budgeting scenarios and test your skills with an interactive budgeting game, all while utilizing comprehensive workbooks to solidify your understanding. Leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to confidently manage your money and make smart financial decisions.

10:10 am - 10:55 am: Session 1

Surviving and Thriving while Black

This presentation dives into the unique mental health challenges Black teens face, shedding light on breaking through stigma and starting open, honest conversations. It focuses on building resilience, finding support, and empowering the next generation to thrive.

11:05 am - 11:50 am: Session 2

Trades

Connect with Black men and women who are breaking barriers, building our city and thriving in the trades. Hear their journeys and learn valuable industry secrets about careers in trucking, construction leadership, electrical pathways, project management, entrepreneurship, and more.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm College & Career Fair

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Lunch #1

• Remarks & Announcements

• Music

• Entertainment

• BSU Networking Session

12:55 pm - 1:40 pm: Lunch #2

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm: Session 3

Storytelling, Social Media and Content Creation

This session will help educate and empower students to learn about online media content creation. Attendees will learn about the myths, challenges and upsides of the world of modern content creation in the digital world and learn how to leverage storytelling and online media to amplify their voices and narratives.

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: Session 4

Blaq Athlete

Hear from former Division 1 & Pro Athletes as they share their journeys—playing at the highest level, transitioning after sports, and building careers that keep them in the game. Get inspired and explore your own path in athletics!

3:45 pm - 4:00pm: Wrap-up

• Music

• Acknowledgements

• Gifts and Raffles

• Closing Remarks