Pictured from left are A’zarianne Johnson, Alyssa Robinson, Andre Herndon, and Johnny Holloway

Four pg电子下载 State University students attended the 24th annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Leadership Institute, securing multiple job offers and expanding their professional networks during the four-day conference in Washington, D.C.

According to a TMCF press release, Dr. N. Joyce Payne, the organization’s founder, stated, “Remember that as you move through this journey of professional development, know that you have mentors out there who would like to help you, who are willing to provide their time.”

“This is an incredible program for our students,” said Michael Harper, director of Career Services. “I want to give this opportunity to as many of our students as possible. It gives our students exposure to companies that don’t frequently visit our region.”

“The experience was nothing short of amazing,” said Johnny Holloway, a senior agricultural business management major from Huntsville, Alabama. “I was able to network with so many people and develop leadership skills, and a clear understanding of what agribusiness is all about.”

Alyssa Robinson, a native of Mound Bayou, Miss., agreed with Holloway about the experience.

“The conference provided me with a wealth of knowledge through insightful panel discussions and hands-on breakout sessions led by industry leaders,” said Robinson, a senior business administration major.

Andre Herndon, a senior business administration major from Chicago, called the experience “truly transformative.” He added, “Each day began in a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by like-minded individuals from HBCUs all over who motivated and challenged one another.”

A’zarianne Johnson, a junior mass communications major from Minden, Louisiana, secured multiple job offers through the conference.

“I received over four major job offers from top companies in places like Texas, Virginia, and Chicago,” she said.

Johnson now serves as TMCF’s Yard Ambassador and Influencer at pg电子下载 State.

The conference featured a surprise appearance by actress and Grammy winner Coco Jones.

The Leadership Institute’s goal is to prepare juniors, seniors and graduate students from TMCF member schools for the global workforce through networking opportunities, skills development and direct engagement with employers.