Forté Women of Color College Leadership Conference
Applications Open in 2020
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When women of color have their voices heard, we all win. Diverse perspectives lead to brilliant solutions for everyone, from corporations to consumers to communities. Our team of professionals will help you launch yourself as a strong candidate, from maximizing mentorships to crafting your critical thinking skills. Forté will help you shine during your job search and at work while embracing and leveraging your diversity.
The best part? The conference is free to attend! Forté even offers travel stipends so all undergrad women have the opportunity to join us.
GET SET FOR SUCCESS WITH FORTÉ
- Hone your critical thinking and presentation skills during the experiential workshop
- Explore your own professional style and executive presence
- Discover new ways to position your diverse candidacy for the greatest career impact
- Dialogue with diverse professionals who will share how to bring your authentic self to the workplace and expand on other hot topics based on your suggestions
- Find a role model in our Women of Color trailblazers and network with your peers
HEAR FROM OUR SPONSORS
"This Conference provides an opportunity for you to spend a day with a group of women diverse in culture, backgrounds, and thought perspective — all coming together to gain empowerment, professional evolution, and networking. There truly isn’t an event quite like it. It’s an experience equally rewarding for both students and professionals."
— Krystal D. Mills
VP, Talent Program Manager – Diverse Segments
The PNC Financial Services Group
2019
Washington, DC
Hosted by:
The PNC Financial Services Group
EVENT DETAILS
WHO
Sophomore and junior African-American and Latina women from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Complete our two-step application process to be considered. Fill out the application form and upload your resume.
There is no fee to attend. If admitted, you will provide a refundable deposit to confirm your seat. Travel stipends (up to $300) are available for eligible attendees. For questions, please see the Conference FAQs.
Applications are now closed.
Can’t get enough of Forté Conferences? We encourage you to apply for the College to Business Leadership Conference or the College Fast Track to Finance Conference. You are able to attend one of those in addition to the Women of Color Conference this fall.
LOCATION
The PNC Financial Services Group
800 17th Street NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
About Forté
Forté’s community of motivated and inspiring women is changing the balance of power in the workplace. We open doors for women to reimagine what they can achieve in business.
Through business education, role models, professional networks, and leadership training, Forté shows women how to build the credibility, skills, network, and confidence to thrive as leaders and change the status quo.
Our powerful alliance of talented women, influential companies, leading undergraduate and business schools, and pioneering donors empowers women to change their career trajectories, their earning power, and their lives.
