Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Personal Advancement Through Help (PATH) program are sponsoring the 2019 LEAD BIG Winter Summit on February 9th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will take place in TAMUT’s Eagle Hall inside the University Center building. The summit will feature several local business and community leaders and is free and open to the public.

According to a press release, LEAD BIG is a personal and professional development opportunity where attendees learn from the experience and wisdom of great leaders. The event also serves as a networking opportunity, bringing together leaders from a cross-section of industries and organizations. Topics will include Partnering with Education, Working with Diverse Populations and Shaking Things Up (in your market). For more information or to register visit www.derekjmurphy.com.

The PATH Program is a mentorship program for African-American males and is designed to encourage and support students through guidance and engagement to enhance academic and personal success.

Program Benefits Include:

  • Annual scholarship worth $1,000
  • Intensive mentorship
  • Career development and networking education
  • Financial literacy skills training
  • Leadership and communication development

For more information about PATH contact Doneyne Smith, Path Program Manager at dsmith@tamut.edu or (903) 334-6753.

 

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