Here is a press release from Inspiration in Action 2010 Inspiration_2010.pdf

Illustrating the power of connecting students with professionals

Cambridge, Mass., January 14th, 2010 — STEP, in partnership with the British School of Boston hosted the first annual INSPIRATION IN ACTION 2010 conference at the new location of the British Consulate General in the heart of Kendall Square.

The mission for the INSPIRATION IN ACTION 2010 conference was to provide a platform to experience the power of connection between students who are presently formulating their goals and aspirations with professionals who have experience and knowledge to share. The room was filled with a cross-section of Boston’s industry leaders and International leaders alike alongside a cross-section of students who represent our next generation of leaders, locally and abroad.

Approximately 100 individuals participated in the conference.

Participating Schools
Boston Latin
British School of Boston
Epiphany
John D. O’Bryant
MATCH
Roxbury Prep Charter School

Participating Panelists
HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO
Philip DesAutels, Dir. of Academic Evangelism , Microsoft
Steve Cremer, Senior Mentor, US FIRST
Fiona Murray, Associate Professor , MIT Sloan School
Freda King, VP Talent & Culture, Continuum
Peter Tedeschi, President, Tedeschi Food Shops
Tessa Dahl, Author/Actress
Jordan Rich, WBZ Radio, Moderator

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Helping students grasp the concept of an international organization

Students were exposed first-hand to how their skills or interests could equate to careers in the variety of departments Canaccord Adams operates. The students learned how a career path may cross a variety of departments, not to mention a range of locations locally and abroad.

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