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November 16, 2023
9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Focused on cultivating the minds of our area's youth, students from local St. Johns County high schools will have an opportunity to gain knowledge from successful business leaders, participate in discussions and gain insights into possibilities that exist locally, nationally and globally.
Who will be in Attendance
Students from four St. Johns County high schools will be in attendance for the youth portion of EnterCircle 2023. Students from the selected schools are enrolled in the St. Johns County career academies.
What to Expect
Informative discussions and breakout rooms designed to address topics that interest and inspire students to look toward the future and thrive with purpose. Topics include coding unplugged with STEM2 Hub, design thinking, financial planning, campus life readiness, and academic success strategies.
Day 02
Youth Symposium
Time
9:00 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 10:20 AM
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10:30 - 10:50 AM
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11:00 - 11:20 AM
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11:20 - 12:30 PM
12:30 - 12:40 PM
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12:40 - 12:50
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1:00 - 1:20 PM
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1:30 - 2:00 PM
Arrival and Registration
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How to Find Purpose as a Teen
Father Rich Pagano, St. john Paull II
Why did I become the largest Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchisee in the USA
Nick Crouch, Co-CEO and Founder DYNE Hospitality Group
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How a Mission-Driven Business Can Change Your Life and Change the World
Frank Benedetto, Founder, The HoneyBadger Project
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Lunch
Finding your Career in St. Johns County
Scott Maynard - St. Johns Chamber of Commerce
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Emily Harrison
Director of Career and Technical Education St. Johns County School District
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Charting Your Own Course: Finding Purpose in Business and Life
Jay Owen, CEO, Business Builders
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SpaceX Launch and Recovery Operations
Marc Montemerlo, Senior Marine Compliance Engineer, SpaceX
Breakout Sessions / Workshops
Time
10:00 - 11:30 AM
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10:00 - 11:30 AM
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10:00 - 11:30 AM
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12:30 - 02:00 PM
Healthcare Problems: It's not complicated. But it should be.
Maarten Rotman, Entrepreneurial Education Manager, Mayo Clinic
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Design Thinking for Rapid Innovation
Emily Skywark, Strategy and Portfolio Manager, CVS Health
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Dollars and Dreams Masterclass: Designing your Ultimate Financial Game Plan
Adam Lowe, President, Adam Lowe
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Design Thinking for Rapid Innovation
Emily Skywark, Strategy and Portfolio Manager, CVS Health
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Nick Crouch
Co-CEO, DYNE Hospitality Group
Frank Benedetto
Founder, The HoneyBadger Project
Fr. Rich Pagano
St. John Paul II
Scott Maynard
Vice President of Economic Development
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
Jay Owen
CEO, Business Builders
Marc Montemerlo
Senior Recovery Engineer, SpaceX
Maarten Rotman
Entrepreneurial Education Manager
Mayo Clinic
Emily Skywark
Strategy and Portfolio Manager, Pharmacy Operations
CVS Health
Adam Lowe
President, Adam Lowe
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