NBA HALL OF FAMER ISIAH THOMAS TO HEADLINE RETOOLED MDEAT POWER SUMMIT

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 9 a.m., Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT), which works to improve the economic development of Miami-Dade County’s Black community, will host its youth development summit, giving attendees a competitive advantage in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. The conference is free to attend and will take place at Florida International University’s Kovens Conference Center, located at 3000 N.E. 151 Street. NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Isiah Thomas will serve as the summit’s keynote speaker. Registration and additional information for the summit can be found online.

Research from Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights think tank notes Black children are dramatically less likely to rise economically and much more likely to face economic decline, compared to their parents.

“MDEAT enhanced and retooled the Power Summit to equip young people with the tools and resources to create pathways to prosperity,” said MDEAT Executive Director William “Bill” Diggs. “While children account for 22% of our population, they represent 100% of our future. This summit represents MDEAT’s strategic transformation to ensure that Black residents have more resources to participate in Miami-Dade County’s economic growth.”

Themed “Preparing Youth and Communities for Economic Prosperity,” this power-packed summit will feature content focusing on youth development that increases exposure, identifies career pathways, and cultivates the interests of youth within Miami-Dade County.

MDEAT’s youth summit will include the following breakout sessions:

• Think About It? – A Mental Health Check-in
• Cryptocurrency – Blockchain Technology
• Law Enforcement Encounters
• Criminal Justice & Legal Career Pathways
• Tech Career Pathways
• Business and Entrepreneurship

Note: Attendees must register for two of the six breakout sessions before the summit. Register online and for more information visit the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust website.