FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FIU’S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS TO HOST MDCPS’ ACADEMY OF FINANCE STUDENTS AT ‘I AM C2– COLLEGE AND CAREER READY’ EVENT, DEC. 7

WHO: 

Academy of Finance students at participating schools, Florida International University Dean David Klock, Miami-Dade School District staff, and interested business partners

WHAT:

I AM C2 -- COLLEGE AND CAREER READY

WHEN:

Friday, December 7, 2012
8:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Florida International University
College of Business
Special Events Center – Room 232
11200 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199

WHY:

This is part of an ongoing effort to give Academy students insight into the importance of a college education, while sharing information about courses available at FIU and the careers they lead to, along with guidance on internship and career readiness. 

This is the second of a two-part visit from Miami-Dade students in Academy programs to FIU Business. It is funded through a $5,000 grant from the National Academy Foundation and the Academy of Finance Advisory Board. Activities include:

  • Tour of the State Farm Financial Literacy Lab, and use of Bloomberg terminals;
  • A talk from College of Business School Dean David Klock and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Milagros Fornell;
  • Meeting Academy of Finance board members, who related personal experience, guidance and encouragement.

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