Monday, February 22, 2010

ALPFA 2010 Regional Student Symposium + Career Fair

When: April 24, 2010, 9am-4pm
Where: Marvin Center, George Washington University
800 21st St NW • Washington, DC 20052
(Free Street Level Parking- Four Pay Parking Garages Available)

Program Highlights:
-2 tracks of student workshops
-Internship Preparedness
-Academic Preparedness
-Career and Leadership Development
-Continental Breakfast
-Luncheon with Keynote Speaker (Mariela Dabbah- Latinos in College)
-Career Fair

This event will bring together Latino students focused on business, accounting and finance for a day of insight, guidance, leadership skills and professional opportunities that will provide them an edge in today's competitive job market.

Cost: Attendance is free to all ALPFA members and non-members. Student memberships will be available at the discounted rate at the event.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities:
Career Fair Participation: $ 150.00
Includes:
• Logo on all printed materials related to the event
• One six foot table at Career Fair
• 2 Full Registrations to event (meal not included)
• Please Contact marie_ruiz@freddiemac.com for corporate registration information.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

2010 Microsoft Innovation Award Essay Competition- 2 $10,000 Grand Prize Rewards available

What: 2010 Microsoft Innovation Award. An essay competition where you pitch an innovative idea directly to Microsoft! 2 Grand prizes of $10,000 will be awarded.

Who can enter: All current ALPFA members. Good luck!

Entry Dates: February 15- April 15, 2010

Judging:

1st Phase: Top two papers in each category will be invited to the 2010 ALPFA Annual Convention to present their paper to a panel of judges. Airfare, hotel and convention fee will be covered.
2nd Phase: Finalists will do a 7-8 minute presentation to a panel of judges of their paper and top 2 will each win 10,000.

How do I submit a paper?

Download the template at the link below. Write your paper using this template, maximum of 9 pages (including the cover page, 4 pages of written content and up to 4 optional pages for diagrams, charts, and pictures within the Appendices) and email it to ALPFA@microsoft.com by April 15, 2010.

See further contest information, rules and required essay template at: http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=2141&nodeID=1

Submit entries to: ALPFA@microsoft.com