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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are thrilled to announce the upcoming <b><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__dfwaba-2Dorg-2Ddot-2Dradiant-2Dcentury-2D424110-2Dp9.uc.r.appspot.com_-3Fc-3D1pJLo2sNSBA9VUXWm0p6cbTaYuLXvjoXUXommUlvcyTU-26q-3D2033392168-26r-3D190b70d354316f7e-26z-3D1721058014526-26o-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Fdfwaba.org-252FStudent-2DSymposium&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=ZNqHnnFACNBSgwlA6ZRe9m-FDw1Yuyyk0Dng5tCHhsk&m=SoiDgmmsi5ybiXj75Ea4zIfUnkX4ygIkrHAs1y4DJY8RVCtqzRJHZLmEXr4Ild9F&s=JcPba1wEzlpfGGS4Mb1JdCpYhkvkQSXtsQie6kLorPU&e=">2024
Student Symposium</a></b> hosted by the Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants (DFW-ABA), set to take place on October 18-19, 2024, at The Westin Galleria Dallas. This comprehensive two-day event is designed to bridge the gap between academia and
the professional world, providing accounting, business, and finance students with invaluable insights, skills, and networking opportunities. Our goal is to equip students with the tools they need to successfully transition into their careers, ensuring they
are well-prepared to navigate the professional landscape.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Benefits for Students:</span></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol">-</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Interactive Workshops and Seminars</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">:
Covering essential topics such as job interviews, networking strategies, workplace dynamics, and financial literacy.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Direct interaction with industry leaders, potential employers, and professional networking opportunities.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Offering students the chance to secure internships and job opportunities with participating companies.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol">-</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt"> </span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Scholarship Opportunities</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">:
We are set to award over $10,000 in scholarship funds to multiple deserving students.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please review the
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Attendee Guide</a><span style="color:#1F497D">. </span>Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact me.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Kindest Regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Christopher Mitchell</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Scholarship Director</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:scholarship@dfwaba.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">scholarship@dfwaba.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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