Build 2 Lead is excited to announce the P.O.W.E.R Conference 2.0! Check out this amazing opportunity for students and families in the Tacoma Public School District!
Event: P.O.W.E.R Conference 2.0
Dates: Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st
Location: Eastside Community Center, 1721 E. 56th St. Tacoma, WA 98404
Time: Friday, May 31st 10am-2pm & Saturday, June 1st 12pm-3pm
In partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Tacoma Public Schools- CTE Department, Tacoma Community College, and MetroParks Tacoma, Build 2 Lead LEGACY is fulfilling it's vision of providing BIPOC and Multicultural community members with immersive opportunities to build their GENERATIONAL GREATNESS!
B2L BELIEVES IN THE P.O.W.E.R OF COMMUNITY AND FOR US, P.O.W.E.R MEANS
PROSPERITY. OPPORTUNITY. WELLNESS. EMPOWERMENT. RESILIENCE
During this two day experience we will provide an opportunity for youth and their families to engage with professionals from the healthcare industry while learning how to navigate the system, gain employment opportunities, and uplift their voices to achieve true healthcare equity.
Experiences include:
Day-1: This day will be focused on youth preferably in grades 10-12. Our partners will connect with professionals and healthcare providers in their organizations and networks to engage youth in topics and hands on experiences related to:
Mental Health and Wellness
Pathways to becoming a healthcare professional
The impact of self-care and spiritual maintenance
The benefits of culturally relevant therapy
Hands on work with Suture Kits, Blood Pressure Cuffs, and Much More
Live listening sessions around youth’s experience in healthcare
Day-2: We invite youth and their families to come and engage with employers and pre-apprentice and apprenticeship programs in the industry or healthcare.
Participant sign up for the P.O.W.E.R Conference here:
Build 2 Lead is also looking for presenters and volunteers for this event! If you are interested volunteering please fill out our volunteer form below!
If you are a healthcare professional and interested in presenting at out P.O.W.E.R Conference please fill out our Presenter form linked below!
Stay tuned for updates and to learn more about our P.O.W.E.R initiative visit our website below!