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CFP Board Center for Financial Planning Announces 2023 Diversity Summit & Virtual Career Fair Agenda

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board Center for Financial Planning ("Center") announced today the agenda for its sixth annual Diversity Summit and Career Fair .

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board Center for Financial Planning ("Center") announced today the agenda for its sixth annual Diversity Summit and Career Fair .
  • The Diversity Summit will occur in person at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, on November 9, 2023, preceded by a virtual Diversity Career Fair on November 8.
  • The Diversity Summit, one of the only diversity-centric events in the financial planning space, facilitates discussions on initiatives for a more diverse, inclusive and equitable financial planning profession.
  • For more information on the Diversity Summit and virtual Career Fair, including the agenda and speakers, visit CFP Board's website, where you can also:
    Register separately for the Career Fair , which will take place on November 8.

Association of African American Financial Advisors Reports Record Attendance At 2023 Regional Conference

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for Black/African American financial advisors, planners and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced record attendance at its AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N. (Lite) Conference in New York City, in June. The Conference's Career Fair for Next Gen and Career Changers attracted more than 120 enthusiastic college students and over 150 licensed Black/African American financial professionals.

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  • conference to be held Sept. 13-15 in Washington, D.C.
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for Black/African American financial advisors, planners and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced record attendance at its AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N.
  • The Conference's Career Fair for Next Gen and Career Changers attracted more than 120 enthusiastic college students and over 150 licensed Black/African American financial professionals.
  • Christian Nwasike, MFP®, Chairman of the Board of the Association, said, "AAAA is pleased to report that our sold-out regional Conference in New York City this June successfully brought together Black/African American financial advisors and financial planners for an impactful gathering of peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing and professional networking.
  • According to data from the Association, actual Career Fair attendance was more than double the goal number, while attendance among licensed professionals surpassed expectations by 50%.

Association of African American Financial Advisors To Host Financial Professionals At Regional Conference in NYC, June 20-21

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N. (Lite) Conference, to be held on June 20, 2023. The event, including a Career Fair for Next Gen and Career Changers, will take place at the Marriott Marquis Manhattan in New York City.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the AAAA 2023 Regional V.I.S.I.O.N.
  • The AAAA Career Fair is an opportunity designed for Black and African American professionals, empowering the next generation of diverse talent in financial services and wealth management.
  • "We are thrilled to host the AAAA Career Fair as part of our regional conference," said Alex David, CEO of Stifel independent Advisors, and incoming Chairman Emeritus of AAAA.
  • They also will be offered opportunities to discover numerous job openings across various financial sectors, ranging from entry-level positions to more advanced roles.

The Tenth Edition of the People Of Color Career Fair Expands Its Impact through New Strategic Partnerships with Twin Cities Organizations

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Friday, April 21, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The People Of Color Career Fair, scheduled for April 27, 2023, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, announces this year's networking and hiring event includes new collaborative relationships with multiple Twin Cities organizations dedicated to workforce development and diversity. These partnerships are designed to increase the impact of the region's biggest career fair for Professionals of Color.

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  • These partnerships are designed to increase the impact of the region's biggest career fair for Professionals of Color.
  • Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, CEO of the Rae Mackenzie Group and founder of the People Of Color Career Fair explains, "This move really can't be overstated.
  • This partnership is about putting People of Color first, and working together to maximize our impact in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
  • Andersen is a premier sponsor at this year's People Of Color Career Fair, and Richard sits on the board at Genesys Works.

University of Phoenix Announces Second Annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair Focused on Developing Skills in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

University of Phoenix will hold its second annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 , focused on developing skills as an inclusive leader and providing opportunities for networking connection and employment.

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  • University of Phoenix will hold its second annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, May 2-4, 2023 , focused on developing skills as an inclusive leader and providing opportunities for networking connection and employment.
  • “The Inclusive Leadership Summit & Career Fair reflects University of Phoenix leadership and commitment to life-long learning and workforce development,” states Chris Lynne, president of University of Phoenix.
  • The Inclusive Leadership Summit integrates research findings from University of Phoenix Career Institute® and Research Centers to influence topics addressed while highlighting academic fields of study offered at the University.
  • Participants can also earn digital badges highlighting inclusive leadership skills to share on resumes, social platforms and more.

The 16th Edition of Tawdheef x Zaheb - UAE’s Leading Platform for Emiratisation - to inaugurate in the Presence and Under the Patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221110005558/en/
    The 16th edition of Tawdheef x Zaheb - UAEs leading platform for Emiratisation - to inaugurate in the Presence and Under the Patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance (Photo: Business Wire)
    This year, the event is being launched under a new identity, Tawdheef x Zaheb.
  • In this new form, it is especially focused on empowering and enabling young Emiratis as well as potential employers to take advantage of the UAE government's enhanced Emiratisation policies.
  • The organisers have taken special care to ensure that the event is People-of-Determination friendly, so as to give them equal access to emerging careers and opportunities.
  • In its 16th edition, the event has drawn some of the biggest organisations in the region to the event.

Tawdheef Returns to Abu Dhabi with a Renewed Vision to Promote Career Development of UAE Nationals

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220913005741/en/
    Tawdheef Returns to Abu Dhabi with a Renewed Vision to Promote Career Development of UAE Nationals (Photo: Business Wire)
    This year, the exhibition's main goal is to support young Emiratis in their journey to advance their careers and discover new opportunities in the corporate world and entrepreneurship.
  • This move is all part of our commitment to support career development in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE," Harb commented.
  • Aligned with the UAE Vision 2021, Tawdheef helps Emirati attendees have the chance to learn about various career paths, receive advice from industry experts, and network with potential employers.
  • "Empowering and developing the capabilities of UAE Nationals and providing them with the necessary skills is the main priority behind our participation in Tawdheef 2022.

CFP Board Center for Financial Planning Announces 2022 Diversity Summit & Virtual Career Fair Agenda

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning ("Center") announced today the agenda for its fifth annual Diversity Summit and Career Fair .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning ("Center") announced today the agenda for its fifth annual Diversity Summit and Career Fair .
  • The theme of this year's Summit is "IMPACT Advancing DEI in the Financial Planning Profession," showcasing initiatives and ideas to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive financial planning profession.
  • CFP Board, along with its Center for Financial Planning, is committed to increasing the public's awareness of CFP certification and access to a diverse, ethical and competent financial planning workforce.
  • The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning seeks to create a more diverse and sustainable financial planning profession so that every American has access to competent and ethical financial planning advice.

Financial Services Diversity Organization hosts Career Fair & National Conference in Washington, DC

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Monday, June 13, 2022

AWD's "DMV Area Career Expo & Job Fair" features 11 Fortune 500 financial services firms hiring for roles in every department and hiring for locations worldwide and remote.

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  • AWD's "DMV Area Career Expo & Job Fair" features 11 Fortune 500 financial services firms hiring for roles in every department and hiring for locations worldwide and remote.
  • AWD also helps black college students embark on, then thrive in, this lucrative and fulfilling career called financial services wholesaling."
  • Ron Williams, ChFC, AWD Academic Outreach Committee Chairman
    "Financial services wholesaling, like many financial services careers, is woefully underrepresented by black people, especially black women.
  • Marln Hall, CFS, AWD Founder
    The Association for Wholesaling Diversity is the world's first and only advocacy group for African American financial services wholesalers.

University of Phoenix Launches Inaugural Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair Focused on Developing Skills in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

University of Phoenix will hold its first annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, April 12-15, 2022 , focused on developing skills as an inclusive leader and providing opportunities for networking connection and employment.

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  • University of Phoenix will hold its first annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, April 12-15, 2022 , focused on developing skills as an inclusive leader and providing opportunities for networking connection and employment.
  • Attendees will have access to the Career Fair as well as in-depth workshops, research presentations and choose industry-focused tracks: Leadership & Management, Healthcare and Education.
  • The Summit schedule is as follows:
    The Inclusive Leadership Summit reflects our commitment at University of Phoenix to fostering an atmosphere of life-long learning, states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer of University of Phoenix.
  • The Inclusive Leadership Summit integrates research findings from University of Phoenix Career Institute and Research Centers to influence topics addressed while highlighting academic fields of study offered at the University.