Most Promising Multicultural Student 2016
The AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Students program connects the advertising industry with the nation’s top minority college seniors. This premier event provides opportunities to recruit fresh talent, to further prepare advertising’s best young prospects and to help the industry’s workforce better reflect the multiculturalism of today’s society. The program not only honors the students, but enhances their knowledge and understanding of the advertising industry by offering networking, interviewing and industry immersion opportunities with industry professionals.
I had the honor of being selected for the Most Promising Multicultral Program - class of 2016. One to two students per participating college are selected nationally for a one-week immersive program that catapults multicultural students into the advertising industry.
The week long program took place in New York City where all the major agencies in the area gave us tours, inspirational speeches, portfolio reviews, networking opportunities, interviews, and much more.
Promoting diversity and paving the way for more aspiring professionals in the industry is a personal mission of mine. Although the week flew by, it was an incredible experience finding out what the industry was all about. I grew an incredible network, found out what I wanted, and have lit a fire in me ever since!