Students of Color Career Conference: Frequently Asked Questions
Conference 2023 Quick Facts
- More than 1,200 middle and high school students from Snohomish, King and Skagit counties
- 106 career panelists
- 36 EvCC student moderators
- 85 conference volunteers
- Thousands of slices of pizza
What is the Students of Color Career Conference?
Everett Community College’s annual Students of Color Career Conference offers middle and high school students of color in the Snohomish County area a chance to learn from prominent local professionals of color. Through keynote speakers, cultural sharing, and panel sessions, students will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with experienced professionals of color and reflect on their own future career aspirations. This year’s conference takes place Thursday, March 21.
What is the history of the conference?
The conference is the creative concept of Bill Reed, former accounting instructor at EvCC. Bill’s idea stemmed from data on local demographic trends, education trends, and the economic impact of education. Based on this information, the conference was created to motivate and empower middle and high school students of color to pursue higher education in order to provide more and better career options.
Who can attend the conference?
The conference is focused on students of color, but all middle and high school students from western Washington high schools and middle schools are welcome to attend.
If you are interested in your school being added to the list of invited schools, email diversity@everettcc.edu
I’m a student. How do I register? OR I’m a parent. How can my child register?
Registrations are closed for 2024. Please email diversity@everettcc.edu to receive an invitation for the 2025 conference.
My school missed the Dec. 18 reservation deadline. Can the school still sign up?
Registrations are closed for 2024. Please email diversity@everettcc.edu to receive an invitation for the 2025 conference.
My school missed the Jan. 31 registration deadline. Can the school still sign up?
Registrations are closed for 2024. Please email diversity@everettcc.edu to receive an invitation for the 2025 conference.
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee. Students and chaperones are able to attend for free.
Are students of color the only students who get to attend this conference?
No. All students from western Washington high schools and middle schools are welcome to attend. The focus of the conference is students of color because the dropout rate and poverty rate among students of color are higher than that of the majority student population.
Are you accepting white panelists and volunteers?
Yes, we welcome all professionals to serve as panelists, and anyone can volunteer. However, the conference is focused on students of color, and so topics will be oriented on how they can achieve success, find careers that interest them and learn more about being a professional of color in their future.
Should every student get this information to help them prepare for college and a career?
Yes! This conference is one of many ways students get information about college and careers, but it may be the only opportunity for students of color to speak with a professional of color to learn about career options.
Does the conference work? Does it result in more students going to college and choosing professional careers?
We’ve heard from many students during the past 18 years of the conference that the event made a meaningful difference for them.