Programs
Economic Empowerment Web Series
The Kelly-Parker Foundation aims to empower and strengthen its commitment to the community via access to economic education and resources.
In response to the economic impact resulting from COVID-19, the Kelly-Parker Foundation will host a web series designed to provide meaningful and substantive education to community business owners.
The upcoming webinar will provide resources in the areas of financial empowerment, workforce development, non-profit organization development and entrepreneurship.
Event Objective
- Provide access to skill-based education to community members, businesses and non-profit organizations
- Partner with communities by providing small businesses opportunities for economic growth
- Provide resources in the areas of financial literacy, non-profit leadership and entrepreneurship
Target Audience
- Small businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Business advocacy leaders
- Influencers
- Subject Matter Experts
Discussion Topics
- Roadmap to Recovery: Develop your targeted recovery strategy that includes access to resources and expansion into global markets
- Future Proofing Your Business: Identify development opportunities/business gaps using the business model canvas framework
- Business Tune-Up: Differential value proposition shows how your customer will save or earn more money because of purchasing your product or service
- Access to Capital and Financial Products: Develop and deliver products/services and identify appropriate financial strategies to fund growth opportunities
Four Cards of Educational Excellence
The Kelly-Parker Foundation aims to impact the community and cultivate an environment of equitable academic opportunities; where socio-economic status is no longer the sole determining factor of a success but rather a student’s capability to achieve.
The educational excellence program empowers and strengthens its commitment to the community via youth mentorship, motivational speakers and executive skill development. Program participants undergo a rigorous one-day session designed to anchor them in the building blocks of professional development.
Event Objective
- Introduce youth to high achieving professional mentors
- Provide students with access to professional skill development
Target Audience
- Students grades 6-12
Discussion Topics
- Adulthood: Develop responsibility and accountability tools
- Scholarship: Never stop learning; becoming a perpetual student
- Perseverance: Overcoming adversity and setbacks
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Uplift: Elevating the community through service