Two Plant-City based organizations, Building Strong Families, Inc. and G.R.O.W. Plant City, are co-sponsoring a Millennial Summit for young professionals on Sat., March 4th, from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center.
The theme of the summit is “Lean Into Success” and is designed to provide young professionals, particularly those in their 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s, with resources, information and practical strategies to support them as they navigate their career paths. The focus of the summit is career success, financial stability and mental health wellness.
Speakers include Nikki Foster, community investment manager at Mosaic, Liesta Sykes from the Florida Department of Children and Families, financial planner Zachary Wilson and Dr. Benetta Wholuba, a licensed clinical psychologist at Orange Park Medical Center. The keynote speaker will be Phillip Walker, Vice President of Partnership and Research for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to get insights and strategies from professional mangers, a financial planner and a licensed clinical psychologist,” said Dr. Pauline Rivers, founder and President of Building Strong Families, Inc. “You’ll learn practical strategies and words of wisdom from subject matter experts and get the chance to network with other young professionals.”
G.R.O.W. Plant City Sergeant of Arms Aaron Sykes is 31 years old and one of the event organizers. He hopes other people his age will take advantage of the program. “There’s still time to register and learn more about upward mobility in the workplace,” he said. During breaks Sykes will teach a mini-lesson about office yoga. “It’s good exercise especially if you sit for eight hours,” he said.
Lunch will be provided for registered guests. There is no cost to attend the summit but seating is limited and pre-registration is required by February 27. To register visit www.buildingstrongfamiliesofflorida.com or call Rivers at 813-759-0260.