26th Economic Summit and Student Leadership Conference Event Overview
Review the impact, session tracks, community engagement, and multi-year growth of Southern Nevada’s premier student leadership conference.
ECONOMIC SUCCESS YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Event Purpose
One-day financial literacy, college and career preparation event for middle school and high school students and their families in Southern Nevada
Mentors, chapter leaders, and scholars assembled together.
Young scholars ready for a full day of empowerment.
Dedicated sorority and volunteer leaders inspiring youth.
Middle and high school students on the UNLV campus.
Morning Sessions
Thirty-six sessions led by industry professionals on financial literacy, college readiness, financial aid and scholarships, the undergraduate experience, entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment careers, mental health, parent workshops, and campus life.
Interactive breakout sessions discussing financial literacy.
Mentors providing real talk on college readiness & mental health.
Scholars collaborating on career exploration exercises.
Speakers sharing insights on sports, entertainment & entrepreneurship.
Afternoon Block Party
Inaugural Block Party with a well-attended resource fair (50 vendors), Youth Exhibition Show, games and a live DJ.
50 community vendors engaging with students and families.
Connecting attendees with university resources and career tracks.
Youth accessing educational kits and scholarship guides.
Youth Exhibition Show, games, celebration, and live DJ.
New Partnerships
Established Partnerships with CCSD (Clark County School District), UNLV CAEO GEAR UP, and local youth groups to increase year-over-year attendance from 2022 to 2024.