What do students lack when they enter the workforce? When surveyed, business leaders in the southeast valley said “soft skills” such as decision making, interview skills and critical thinking. Manned with that information, a team of school and business leaders created a one of a kind conference called ‘Elevate for Tomorrow: E4T‘.

 

On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 more than one thousand high school juniors from Queen Creek and surrounding areas will attend “E4T”. This conference, sponsored by the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and Chick-fil-A, is designed to help students explore options after graduating high school and learn new interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in the workforce.

 At the E4T conference, students will hear from nationally recognized speakers and have networking opportunities. Students will also have the chance to meet college recruiters and local employers.

Schools participating include Queen Creek High School, Combs High School, Benjamin Franklin, Heritage, Arizona Virtual Academy, 3^rd Place and Canyon State. College recruiters attending include Central Arizona College, University of Arizona, Ottawa University, Northern Arizona University, ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College, Maricopa Community College District, Benedictine University and Prescott College.

Businesses participating include the Maricopa County Library District- Queen Creek Branch, US Army Recruiter, William Lyons Bob Wilson Solutions (True Colors Vendor), Joshua Development, Day 1 Dance Studio, ASU Sun Devil Athletics, Total Presence Management, BAO, Inc., Liberty Mutual Insurance, First Cal, TruWest Credit Union, Primerica, Parker & Sons, Caretaker Landscape & Tree Management, Top Quality Masonry, Mechanicool, DLR Group, SRP, and Wells Fargo.

The conference will run from 7:45AM to 1PM at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. 

 

About Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

The Queen Creek Chamber was formed in 2002 to promote, develop and retain area businesses that will enhance economic development and further the goals of the community.  It is through our strong 220 member businesses that this Chamber plays an increasing role in the development of our Town. We invite you to consider investing in the success of your business and our community by belonging to the Chamber. Visit www.queencreekchamber.com for more information.

About SRP

As one of the nation’s largest public power utilities, SRP provides reliable, reasonably priced electricity and water to more than 2 million people in Central Arizona. Visit www.srpnet.com for more information

About Chick-fil-A

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held Restaurant Company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,000 restaurants in 46 states and Washington, D.C. Chick-fil-A system sales exceeded $6 billion in 2015, which marks 48 consecutive years of sales growth. Chick-fil-A earned a top spot in the 2016 Customer Service Hall of Fame for the third year in a row and is the only quick service restaurant to make the top five of the Customer Service Hall of Fame. The company was also the only restaurant brand named to the Top 10 “Best Companies to Work For” by 24/7 Wall Street, and the only restaurant brand rated “excellent” in the 2016 Temkin Emotion Ratings study. More information on Chick-fil-A is available on the chain’s website located at www.chick-fil-a.com.