April 3, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Lincoln University, PA
Business owners, students, and procurement representatives are all welcome for a day of valuable sessions, meet & greet networking, and student career coaching.
ONSITE INFORMATION:
Doors open at 9am. Program begins at 9:30. A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted.
The event is being held at the Wellness Center, Lincoln University, located at 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352.
Free parking in Lot H
Download campus map (Wellness Center is building 119 in upper right)
WBEC-East is proud to partner with Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
Location: Wellness Center, Lincoln University
Fee: $39 per person (includes lunch)
No fee for students/recent grads
View current registration list (updated weekly)
While we are a women-focused organization, our events are open to everyone in the small business community and to students of all gender expressions. Everyone is welcome.
Agenda
(Times subject to change)
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:15 am
11:20 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Doors open – networking with resource tables
Kick-off panel session: “Powering Progress Through Partnerships”
Meet & Greet rounds for WBEs + Corporate/Government Partners
Breakout sessions
Luncheon Program + Tess Talks
Student Career Mentoring
Event Concludes
Learn more about our sessions and speakers below!
Students Welcome!
Undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and recent grads are all welcome to attend at no cost.
Student programming will take place from 12-2pm during university student hours, however you are welcome to participate in the earlier sessions if your schedule allows.
Sessions & Speakers
Sign Up for Career Mentoring
We’re excited to build career bridges between students and business leaders through 1-on-1 mentoring sessions. Mentoring sessions will take place between 1-2pm. Each session will be 15 minutes.
Students:
This is your chance to meet 1-on-1 with a successful business leader and pick their brain. Come prepared to ask questions, look over your resume, and gain insight into your chosen industry. Mentors and mentees will be matched in advance based on similar interests and business fields.
Business Owners/Corporate Partners:
Sign up to become a mentor and help inspire the next generation. Mentors are needed from all industries. You will be assigned up to 3 students in advance based on your area of expertise, and will have the chance to meet with each one for 15-minutes from 1-2pm at the event.
How to sign up:
Once you have registered for the event, the mentoring sign-up link will be included on the confirmation page and in the confirmation email. You must be registered for the event prior to signing up as a mentor/mentee.