Entrepreneur/World of Work Conference

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4-H Teen  Entrepreneurship Conference – Entering the World of Work

Come join us for an action-packed day on June 20, 2008 to prepare you for life in the world of work.  Learn the aspects of starting your own business or getting a job.  There will be workshops to meet the interests of teens looking for a job as well as to start their own business. The Conference will include two tracks:  Operating a Business and Preparing for a Job.  Youth may sign up for classes from either track.  Lunch will be served and program materials provided. 

 

Registration is limited to 35 participants for each session.  Registration, code of conduct, photo release, medical forms and money will be due by June 16, 2008 to the 4-H Office. Forms available on-line at saltlakecounty4-h.org (click here).

 

Who:  Teens ages 14 – 18 from throughout Salt Lake County

Date:  June 20, 2008

Time:  8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Place: Riverton City Community Center, 12830 S 1700 W

Cost:  $5.00

 

Workshop Schedule of Events

Time                                        Event

  8:30- 8:45 a.m.                       Checkin   (South Atrium)         

  8:45- 9:00 a.m.                       Welcome ( South Atrium)

  9:00-  9:45 a.m.                      Workshop Session 1   

  9:55-10:40 a.m.                      Workshop Session 2

10:40-10:55 a.m.                      Break

11:00-11:45 a.m.                      Workshop Session 3

11:45-12:30 p.m.                     Lunch ( South Atrium)

12:30-  1:15 p.m.                     Workshop Session 4

  1:25-  2:10 p.m.                     Workshop Session 5

  2:20-  3:15 p.m.                     General Session (South Atrium)

  3:15-  3:30 p.m.                     Wrap Up (South Atrium)

 

Track One – Operating a Business                         

Session 1: Preparing a Business Plan                                        

Session 2: Legal Aspects of Operating a Business                      

Session 3: Marketing and Advertising Your Business                               

Session 4: Financing your Business                                                       

Session 5: Business Writing – Contracts/Thank You Letters         

 

Track Two – Preparing for A Job in the Workplace

Session 1: Preparing a Professional Resume

Session 2: Selling Yourself – Interviewing Skills

Session 3: The Job Hunt – Where to Look

Session 4: Communication Skills

Session 5: Customer Service    

 

General Session:

à         Dressing for Success – In Your Own Business or When You Become Employed

à         Do’s and Don’ts in the Workplace