How can colleges and universities partner with employers to ensure our students are "career ready"?
What advice can we provide to students and individuals interested in entrepreneurship?
How can we be better leaders in our own organizations?
What can employers do to ensure they are offering a welcoming and supportive environment for millennials, nontraditional students and veterans?
Register today for the Middle TN Spring Lunch & Learn and join us on March 15th to gain the answers to these questions, and more!
When? Tuesday, March 15th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST
Where? Homestead Manor, 4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN 37179 (Historic restaurant and event space originally built in 1799; occupied by Civil War soldiers in 1863)
Click here to view the event flyer!
Event Agenda
11:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
11:30 a.m. Andy Marshall, A. Marshall Family Foods, Inc.
Andy Marshall is an entrepreneur who owns and operates several successful restaurants (including Homestead Manor!) He will share his entrepreneurial story and share tips and advice for students and individuals who are interested in business, entrepreneurship and leadership.
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Table Topics Discussion
1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: LoLita Toney, M.A., M.B.A., Ivy Business Solutions
"Embracing the New Landscape of Today's Workplace"
LoLita Toney is the managing director of Ivy Business Solutions, and also serves as director of development for the National Museum of African American Music. LoLita has a background in higher education, recruiting and fundraising and is also an Army veteran. LoLita will speak to the “hot topic” of career readiness – how can we better prepare our students for their future careers? How can colleges and universities partner with employers to ensure their students find success in their careers? What can employers do to ensure they are offering a welcoming and supportive environment for millennials, nontraditional students and veterans? LoLita will share tips and advice for both career services professionals and hiring managers!
2:00 p.m. Tour of Homestead Manor (optional)
2:30 p.m. Departure
Registration: $30
*Space is limited, so register soon to reserve your spot!*
Questions? Dietary restrictions? Contact Chris Agans, TACE Middle TN Regional Liaison, 615.460.6947.