Youth Motivation Task Force

OUTREACH PROGRAM GOALS

• Introduce AAMU students to the private and public sector job market
• Discuss possible solutions to problems students might encounter in the workplace
• Inform students of skills they will need to succeed in the workplace
• Share experiences of working in the job market
• Serve as positive role models and mentors
• Underscore the importance of being fully engaged with Career Development Services (CDS)

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OUTREACH PROGRAM IMPACT

• Empower students to envision and pursue meaningful careers.
• Spark conversations that bridge education and industry.
• Help us create a dynamic environment where learning and leadership intersect.
• Increase awareness of CDS and its services to students and faculty

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CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE YMTF OUTREACH PROGRAM

• Graduate of an institution of higher learning
• Willingness to volunteer your time, effort and expertise to motivate students
• Willingness to serve as a positive role model at all times
• Willingness to abide by the rules and regulations established by CDS and the YMTF Advisory Board
• Subject to all rules and regulations of Alabama A&M University

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YMTF 2026 Agenda

2026 YMTF Outreach Program

Program Agenda

All events will be hosted in Central Daylight Time

Sunday, March 29th, 2026 >> 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alabama A&M University >> Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Check-In / Registration  

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Welcome (General Session)

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Team Leaders' Strategy Session (break for other participants)  

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Breakout Session Participants' Strategy Session

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Real-World Perspectives Participants' Strategy Session

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Opening Session

 

Monday, March 30th, 2026 >> 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Alabama A&M University >> Various Campus Locations 

7:30 am Breakfast > L.R. Patton Building, Room 101 

8:00 am – 10:45 am Breakout Sessions  > Various Campus Locations

11:00 am - 11:45 am AI Keynote #1 > Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Industry Leaders Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm AI Keynote #2 > Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fireside Chat > Location TBD

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Industry Leaders Reception

 

Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 >> 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Alabama A&M University >> Various Campus Locations 

8:30 am Breakfast > Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room

9:00 am – 11:00 am    -Ben T. Davis Competition > Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room

                                       -Mentoring Session > Ernest Knight Center, VIP Room

                                       -Resume Reviews + Mock Interviews / Headshots >

                                             Welcome Ctr Conference Room

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Student Luncheon > Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room 

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Culminating Program > Ernest Knight Center, Reception Room 

 

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The Home Depot

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1948 Circle of Excellence

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Lockheed Martin

Southern Company

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RTX

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Cheryl Moore-Davis

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

K. Kelli Curry

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Mark Berry

Northrop Grumman

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In Memory of...Doris Grayson Martin

Roderick Abernathy

Michael Crutch

George & Lucille Grayson

Michael Holston

Sequin Martin

Roger & Felicia Martin McBride

Brandley & Angelia Martin White

Cory McBride

Regina R. Nicholson

Alxavier Peebles

Kimberly Petty

M. Jeneene Suttle

Kamela Tatum

Bria White

Enterprise Mobility

Haskell

Norfolk Southern

PepsiCo./Frito-Lay

Weyerhaeuser

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