MakeStrides DC Launch Event presentation
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- 2. 2 MakeStrides DC Launch Agenda – Wed Aug 27th Welcome Keynote Speaker MakeStrides Vision Networking Breakouts Wrap-up
- 3. 3 Welcome Usman Khan
- 4. 4 Keynote Shahed Amanullah
- 5. 5 MakeStrides Vision Faisal Iqbal
- 6. 6 Why? Why do we need a professional network for Muslims? • Lack of career diversity and awareness • Haphazard career mentoring • Muslims are in leadership positions to help others • Alternative to professional fraternity and alumni organizations • No forum for start-up incubation or broader business development • MakeSpace has built an “open” community with values needed for professionals
- 7. 7 “Pass it on”
- 8. 8 MakeStrides provides a platform for Career-building Successful careers will empower Muslims to build a stronger community.
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- 10. 10 MakeStrides Vision Creating professional connections through various stages of life: High School, College and Career High School Under Grad Grad + Prof School Entry Level Mid Level Senior/ Exec Level Make Strides network
- 11. 11 MakeStrides Mission Creating professional connections through various stages of life: High School, College and Career Mission MakeStrides is built to facilitate the professional development and advancement of Muslims in the DMV area by establishing a structured network of students, professionals and resources.
- 12. 12 MakeStrides Benefits • Career Advancement & Diversification • Professional Mentoring • Skill Building • Business Development • Professional Referrals • Incubation Forum
- 13. 13 MakeStrides Structure MakeStrides Advisory Board Industry Subgroup Chairs Architecture Graphic Design Art Health Business HR Development Humanities Education IT Energy Journalism Engineering Law Environment Public Policy Fashion Real Estate Defense Science College Liaison Maryland Universities Virginia Universities High School Liaison DC Universities Maryland High Schools DC High Schools Virginia High Schools
- 14. 14 Social Networking Platform Access to over 250M+ professionals 70+ MakeStrides Group Members 20+ Industry Sub-Groups Search MakeStrides network for • Members • Companies • Alumni Groups • Jobs • Services
- 15. 15 Events Events currently in planning stages for 2H 2014 Career • Launch Event • Subgroup launch meetings: o IT o Healthcare o Business o Law o Public Policy o Education College • Career Skills workshop • Career Roundtable discussions • Interview workshop • Resume Workshop • Mentor alignment High School • Career Fair • Visiting Colleges • College App Assistance • Connect with College MSAs
- 16. 16 Digital Engagement Web Presence: www.make-strides.org Linkedin Group: MakeStrides Twitter: @make_strides
- 17. 17 Volunteer Opportunities Industry Sub-Group Chairs Marketing/PR Event Coordinator College Liaison UMD, GMU, Gtown, GWU Mentorship Coordinator Local Business Coordinator Webmaster Graphic Design High School Liaison Corporate Ambassadors Jobs Coordinator Finance Bloggers
- 19. 19 Networking Breakout Healthcare 12 Law 7 Info Tech 10 Public Policy 9 Business 14 Education 3 Engineering 2 Humanities 2 Journalism Fashion Science Graphic Design Environment
- 20. 20 Wrap Up Usman Khan
- 21. 21 CONNECT. SHARE. EMPOWER.