Career Connection

Everyone was in business dress, the tables were each set up with name plates, and continuous noise from dozens of conversations filled the air.  From the outside, it appeared to be a typical career fair, where interested job-seekers took turns speaking to local professionals.  But last month's Career Connection event, hosted by the BRYCE Project, was anything but typical.  

A BRYCE Project student talks
with a female professional about
career and education options.

The "job-seekers" were not potential applicants after all, but high school students from TC Williams looking to jump-start their career by learning about their education and job options before even applying to college.  And every one of the attendees---students, professionals, volunteers, and guest speaker---were all female.  The goal of the event, aligned with the goal of the host program, was to showcase successful women and give high school girls the opportunity to understand their school and career choices from people of their own gender.  In addition to specific job information, professionals answered questions about job skills and work-life balance.  

Keynote speaker Kristin Wright

The keynote speaker was local News4 Washington reporter, Kristin Wright. She has received an Emmy nomination for Best Feature and been honored by the National Association of Black Journalists, the Associated Press, and the American Literacy Corporation for her volunteer work. 

After a day of learning and intense discussion, attendees were able to relax and enjoy some food and treats together, toasting to a successful day of female empowerment and personal development.