Students Build Connections at Career Development Conference
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LU student Courtney-Nicole Cooper speaks at the 1890 Universities Foundation Career Development Conference in Atlanta in November.
Lincoln University of Missouri sent 11 students to Atlanta in November to strengthen their resumes and build connections at the 1890 Universities Foundation Career Development Conference.
The conference is the product of the foundation’s many initiatives aimed at improving education, community engagement and research.
During the two-day conference, students participated in workshops, made resume presentations and connected with scholars from across the country. The experience gave students the opportunity to polish their resumes, build skills and discuss potential careers with industry leaders.
Lincoln University students went to the 1890 Universities Foundation Career Development Conference in Atlanta in November to build their resumes and make connections.
All of Lincoln’s attending students are 1890 David Scott Scholars and 1890 USDA National Scholarship Scholars with 3.0-plus GPAs. The students who attended were:
- Kelsie Anderson
- Ryleigh Case
- Courtney-Nicole Cooper
- Marissa Haller
- London Henderson
- Cassandra Hile
- Jamir Hunt
- Alexander Kennedy
- Melanie Loesch
- Dean Plummer
- John Ridder
- Leonard Scriven
Assistant Director of Student Engagement Asia Duncan chaperoned the students during the trip.
The 1890 Universities Foundation was founded in 2016 with the mission of uniting and strengthening the impact of 1890 land-grant universities. The organization is a non-profit focused on securing and distributing resources and developing strategic alliances to broaden access and amplify results at 1890 universities.
LU student John Ridder speaks at the 1890 Universities Foundation Career Development Conference in Atlanta in November.
Among several initiatives, the 1890 Universities Foundation Career Development Conference seeks to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary to excel in the workforce. The conference is the product of a new partnership between the 1890 Foundation and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, establishing a multi-year agreement to host a series of career development conferences.
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