10th Annual STG Minneapolis Conference Agenda

Friday July 17th, 2015 1:00pm-6:30pm Tentative

1:00-1:30 pm

Invocation Lutunji Abram, M.A. Welcome Ms. Lola Jackson Singing of the National Athem: Lyrik La’Sha McCreary Dance Performance by Mount Olivet Baptist Church Praise Dance Dance Performance by Asian Media Access Dancers Selection Performance by: Mari Harris

1:30-2:00pm

All Student Assembly “The State of Economic Development for Youth” Facilitators: Adenike Chon MA & STG STAR Youth Facilitator Guest Panelists: Tina Marie Jackson PhD, Heather Bantle, Foster Klima & Company and *One guest NFL/NBA panelists

Track One Middle School Green Track

2:00-2:45pm

Money Matters Personal Finance During this session we will discuss the importance of having a person budget that is realistic and focuses on short and long-term goals. Presenters: Kelsi Rahm and Sharon Powell Jump$tart Coalition

3:00-3:45pm

Understanding Credit The mission of this workshop is to educate students about how credit creates opportunities and problems in life. Presenters: Cyreta Howard & STG STAR Youth Facilitator

4:00-5:00pm Surviving The Game Workshop The mission of this workshop is to educate students about identifying survival skills for life’s roadblocks, challenges and disappointments. Presenters: Tina M. Jackson & *One guest NFL/NBA Panelist

Track Two High School Blue Track

2-2:45pm Understanding Credit The mission of this workshop is to educate students about how credit creates opportunities and problems in life. Presenters: Romaya Burns & Katarina Luyken from BMO Bank

3-3:45pm

The World of Real Estate Panel Discussion Mark Anderson, City of Minneapolis, Mark Wingo, and *One guest NFL/NBA Panelists 4-5:00pm A Guide To Higher Education Planning For Success! Heather Bantle, Foster Klima & Company and Adenike Chon 2

Track Three Young Adults Red Track

2:00-2:45pm

Understanding Credit The mission of this workshop is to educate students about how credit creates opportunities and problems in life. Presenters: Michael Forney Professor/Author

3-3:45pm

The World of Real Estate Panel Discussion The mission of this workshop is to address home ownership issues and how buying property can help you accumulate wealth. Presenters: Charles Cox, Author, and Michael Forney, Professor/Author

4:00-5:00pm

A Guide for Future Business Owners/Investing 101 An Overview of the Importance of Wall Street The goal of this workshop is to educate students about how becoming your own boss can lead to financial success. We will also talk about stocks, bond and other related investment concepts. Presenters: Attorney Traci Bransford, and Natalie Johnson Lee, former City Council member

5:00-6:30pm

“Life After the Game” Facilitated by Mark Wingo Guest Panelists: Carl Eller – NFL Hall of Famer – Former MN Viking Player John Thomas – Former NBA Player (Graduate of Minneapolis Roosevelt) Thomas Tapeh – Former NFL Player (Graduate of St. Paul Johnson) Tyrone Carter – Former NFL Player (2 time Super Bowl Champ) Coach Larry McKenzie – Minneapolis North Community High School & Author

7:00pm

Watch your Minnesota Lynx vs. Chicago Sky Approximately 9:30pm Post Show Interview After the Minnesota Lynx Game *Immediately following the game come to post game show to meet a member of the WNBA, the section announced at the of the conference.