Programs

Inviting Young Talent to Fall in Love with Memphis

As Memphis Connect seeks to engage knowledge workers of all ages, a special emphasis has been placed on those that are about to enter the workforce. Through Memphis – The Summer Experience, college interns, graduate students and recent grads get a chance to meet peers, meet established city leaders, and most importantly…meet Memphis!

Memphis-The Summer Experience 2012

Sponsored by the First Tennessee Foundation

Step 1: Register

Click here to register.

Step 2: RSVP (You will receive email invitations for each event.  RSVP required for each separate event you will attend)

2012 Memphis-The Summer Experience Schedule (Click here to view a printable schedule.)

June 11: Kick-Off Welcome Reception- Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant  5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP

June 15: Go Green Service Project- Shelby Farms Park Conservancy 9:00 a.m. – Noon

June 21: Memphis 101 – A Crash Course on the City and its History- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

June 25: Leadership Training- First Tennessee Ron Terry Center 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

June 26: Stand Out and Prosper in the New World of Work- Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

June 29: South Main Trolley Tour & Young Professionals Mixer- Memphis College of Art Nesin Graduate School 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

July 10: National Civil Rights Museum Guided Tour & Networking Reception-National Civil Rights Museum 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July 13: Dollars & Sense - Financial Literacy Workshop- First Tennessee Ron Terry Center 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

July 19: Conversation w/ Mayor AC Wharton- UTHSC College of Pharmacy 11:30 a.m – 1:00p.m.

July 31: End of Summer Social- TBD 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Rashana Lincoln(rlincoln [at] leadershipacademy [dot] org).