Backpacks to Briefcases

As graduating high school seniors and second semester juniors, there are many new experiences that await you.

As local area professionals, you have much to teach our graduates about professionalism in the workplace - and how to behave, dress and dine in a way that does not distract but compliments.

Backpacks to Briefcases is a free sit down dinner and life skills session for selected Adams County high school juniors graduating seniors.

This event will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Garden Terrace at the Denver Merchandise Mart. This Third Annual event is open to students selected by our high schools as high achieving, future minded and benefitting most by a networking event of this type.

Download the Table Sponsor Registration HERE

Also see the Backpacks to Briefcases 2012 Registration Commitment Form

The program was designed to help students make the transition from the high school classroom to the world work and/or higher education by providing information on how to best handle themselves in business/professional settings.

The program for this event includes a presentation by Katherine Mason, VP, JDWC.

In this 90 minute program you will:

Discover effective tips for interviewing 
Learn how to make a positive first impression
Network effectively
Learn the Do's and Don'ts of social media
Gain resume feedback from professionals
Learn how to 'dress to impress'

Students attend the event for free thanks to the table sponsors who also attend as hosts for the evening. Join the following table host who have already agreed to sponsor students.

Thank you to the University of Denver, Daniels School of Business for providing ACEC with the background and advice on how to conduct this event.