This summer, Africa Centre's Ujima Youth Fellowship Program invites you to Rooted & Rising, a one-day experience designed to empower, equip, and connect the next generation of leaders. Whether you're exploring your future, growing your career, or looking for a community that believes in your potential, you'll leave with practical insights, valuable relationships, and opportunities that extend beyond the event. Bringing together young people, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community organizations, the summit creates space for powerful conversations on identity, leadership, wellness, and the future of work. What You'll Experience: - Keynote Presentation from Dapo Bankole - Hear from a leader whose story will challenge and motivate you to think bigger about your own journey. Panel Discussion: - Join conversations on identity, wellness, career growth, leadership, technology, and the future of work. Networking & Opportunity Fair: - Meet employers, mentors, community organizations, and programs offering internships, jobs, mentorship, and resources designed to support young people. Ujima Fellowship Cohort Graduation: - Celebrate the achievements of emerging leaders and be inspired by what's possible when community invests in youth. RSVP for this FREE event and discover what’s possible when you invest in your growth, expand your network, and lead with purpose.
This summer, Africa Centre's Ujima Youth Fellowship Program invites you to Rooted & Rising, a one-day experience designed to empower, equip, and connect the next generation of leaders.
Whether you're exploring your future, growing your career, or looking for a community that believes in your potential, you'll leave with practical insights, valuable relationships, and opportunities that extend beyond the event.
Bringing together young people, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community organizations, the summit creates space for powerful conversations on identity, leadership, wellness, and the future of work.
What You'll Experience:
- Keynote Presentation from Dapo Bankole
- Hear from a leader whose story will challenge and motivate you to think bigger about your own journey.
Panel Discussion:
- Join conversations on identity, wellness, career growth, leadership, technology, and the future of work.
Networking & Opportunity Fair:
- Meet employers, mentors, community organizations, and programs offering internships, jobs, mentorship, and resources designed to support young people.
Ujima Fellowship Cohort Graduation:
- Celebrate the achievements of emerging leaders and be inspired by what's possible when community invests in youth.
RSVP for this FREE event and discover what’s possible when you invest in your growth, expand your network, and lead with purpose.
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