“The Career Engineer®”brings Career & Biz Conference to Virginia Beach to Reduce Unemployment

May 4, 2011 - PRLog -- According to the Department of Labor, job gains increased by 244,000 in April 2011, however, approximately 13 million Americans are still unemployed.   Small business owners and non-profits are struggling to make payroll, source the “right talent”, secure procurement deals and access capital to grow their organizations.  Today’s workforce is faced with finding the “American Dream” in the midst of an American nightmare.  How can you “fight back” and win in spite of the economic stats and realities of the today’s economy?

Francina R. Harrison, MSW, known nationally as “The Career Engineer®” is hosting the June 18th TCE Career, Life & Business Conference at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel. The purpose of the conference is to equip job seekers with 21st century competitive advantages. The conference will cover topics, which include Career and Workforce Development as well as Career Connections. For the small business owners, the conference will include CEO procurement intelligence, Green energy/ STEM technology, Social Media marketing and branding, Fiscal accountability and Business Connections.

Cheryl Tan, News Anchor for Wavy/Fox43TV & co-host of The Hampton Roads Show will serve as an MC at this event.  “It’s all about creating REALationshipsSM that have the capacity to produce increased revenue as well as social capital.” says  Francina R. Harrison, MSW. “I decided to keep this event in the Hampton Roads marketplace to introduce business owners & career professionals from all over the country to experience what Hampton Roads has to offer.”

TCE Conference keynote speaker, Los Angeles based Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C, is a celebrity, international speaker, talk show host, author, director and movie producer.  The host of the Wright PlaceTM TV Show, now in its 11th season, with over 299 shows broadcasted on television.  Currently the Wright PlaceTM TV Show is in over 5.2 million homes each week in Southern California and Atlanta.   Dr. Wright said, “The Wright Place TV Show is happy to be a part of The Career Engineer’s events because of the level of networking. There are great opportunities here because The Career Engineer has its members in mind when bringing together participants and venues.”  

The Career Engineer® is ensuring that the Hampton Roads community is well represented with expert panelist such as Tracey Keller, CEO of the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast, award winning vice presidents, entrepreneurs and employers.  Featured panelists covering the Green Energy & STEM Technology discussions are Dr. Sandra DeLoatch, Dean of Norfolk State University’s College of Engineering, Science & Technology (CSET) and Mr. Tonnie G. Harrison, CEM, PEM and Winner of the 2009 Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management.  Norfolk State University is not only a presenter at the conference but also a proud sponsor. According to the Norfolk State University’s representative, “The mission of the CSET is to transform Norfolk State University to a “Science & Technology Powerhouse” we are excited to have them onboard as our STEM partner.”