Schedule

8:30am - 9:00am Registration
9:00am - 9:15am Opening Remarks
9:30am - 10:45am Workshop Sessions
11:00am - 12:15pm Workshop Sessions and Mock Interviews
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch + Panel Discussion
1:45pm - 3:00pm Workshop Sessions
3:15pm - 4:30pm Mock Interviews
1:30pm - 4:30pm Pathways Fair

Free headshots are available at the event. Please see the link in your registration confirmation email to secure your spot.

Lunch + Panel Discussion
Join us during lunch to hear from our panel, where they will share their professional journeys, challenges, successes, and invaluable advice. This dynamic discussion will provide real-world insights and actionable takeaways to help you navigate your own career path with confidence.
Wil Reynolds Seer Interactive Founder and CEO

Wil Reynolds, Founder and CEO of Seer Interactive, is a globally recognized thought leader in SEO and digital marketing. In 2002, after his then-boss wouldn’t let him volunteer on his lunch break, Wil launched Seer with a vision to combine digital expertise with a deep commitment to community impact.

Under Wil's leadership, Seer has expanded into a top-tier digital marketing agency offering services like SEO, Paid Media, Analytics, and Creative. From mid-sized to Fortune 500, Seer services clients in Banking, Higher Ed, SaaS, high tech, and pharma.

As a certified B Corp, the Seer team is dedicated to crushing goals for their clients and uplifting their community – and each other, full stop.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilreynolds/
Marvin Hernadez Holman Quality Assurance Analyst
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-hernandez-27aba12a2/
Khadesha King Verizon Director of Sales and Operations

Khadesha King, born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, is a dedicated professional and accomplished leader in the telecommunications industry. As the oldest of three siblings, she has always embraced the values of responsibility and perseverance. Khadesha pursued her education at Albany State University in Albany, GA, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management, followed by an MBA. Her academic achievements laid a strong foundation for her career, which she began at Verizon nearly a decade ago. Over the past nine years, Khadesha has excelled in various roles within Verizon, showcasing her adaptability and strong leadership skills. Currently, she serves as the Director of Sales for the Greater Philadelphia market, where she drives strategic initiatives and fosters team success. Khadesha's journey reflects her commitment to excellence and her passion for empowering others in the workplace.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/khadesha-king-m-b-a-900a467a/
Raymond John Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Càphê Roasters and Chief Executive Officer Co-Founder, 12 Plus

As a first generation student, Raymond believes that there are few things more important to a community than a high-quality public school. When his parents first immigrated from Korea they struggled for years to save enough money just to move into a neighborhood that had access to a great school. Raymond’s belief was strengthened while he attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, a city where the majority of low-income families lack access to a high quality public school within their communities. His observations motivated him to help launch a volunteer-based initiative to support underserved high school students through the process of applying to college and other post-secondary opportunities. Raymond saw that students did significantly better when their school had a culture that empowered every student—not just a select few or the highest achieving—to pursue education beyond 12th grade, and how that culture can be used as a vehicle to build stronger school communities. This experience laid the groundwork for the mission and vision of 12+, which Raymond co-founded in 2012.

Since its inception, Raymond has led the organization to serve over 4,000 students annually across Philadelphia and Camden, garnering recognition from local and national news outlets and being twice awarded the Philadelphia City Council Citation of Honor and Recognition in Education. In 2023, Raymond was selected as one of Philadelphia Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs and in 2024, he was honored by Metro Philadelphia as an AAPI Power Player. Recently his work drew the attention of former U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, who visited 12 Plus and stated “We want to see this across the country... programs like this are opening doors.

Raymond is also the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Càphê Roasters, a James Beard nominated, Asian-American specialty coffee roaster and cafe named by the NY Times as one of Philadelphia's Best 25 Restaurants. Càphê supports 12 Plus's mission by donating a significant portion of its profits as well as providing employment opportunities for the students and communities 12 Plus serves.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondsjohn/
Alvin McLaughlin Truist Retail Region Leader

He started his banking career in 2010 and through that time has held several different roles within Retail including Banker, Branch Leader, and Area Leader, and most recently Region Execution Leader.

After 3 years at another financial institution in western VA he joined Truist in 2013 as an Area Team Lead. During the course of his time he has led teams in Williamsburg, VA, Richmond, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA. He led his teams through several reorganizations and branch consolidations.

Alvin was promoted role of Region Execution Leader in late 2018. In this role he supports the Regions through ensuring the execution of key routines and behaviors within the branch network. These routines and behaviors help ensure the team provides a consistent client experience across all branch locations within the Delaware Valley/Lehigh Valley and Central Pennsylvania footprint. He also leads a team of Market Specialists who support the Mid-Atlantic market in an administrative capacity.

He holds a BS in Business Management from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. He continued his education and received his M.B.A. from Averett University in Danville, VA. Outside of Truist, Alvin enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with his family. He will be relocating to PA with his fiancée Crystal and two children Soriah, who is a freshman at NYU, and Mikai who is a rising 6th grader.

Alvin has a passion for helping people and worked in human services coordinating programs for various non profit agencies prior to starting his banking careers. He currently serves on the Board for his local Boys & Girls Club in Hampton Roads.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amclaughlinjr/
Pathways Fair
The Pathways Fair is not a career expo; it’s a convergence of innovation, networking, and unparalleled opportunity. Imagine a collaborative space where employers, apprenticeships, internships, and community partners converge, each offering a unique key to unlocking a young professional’s potential.
Office of Apprenticeship & Business Engagement
NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Camden County College
Teach For America
Camden County Workforce Development Board
One Stop
TekSystems
Uplift Solutions
Empower Construction
College Together
The Wardrobe

Thank You to Our Partners

Headline Sponsor
Mock Interview Sponsor
Professional Headshot Sponsor
Panel Sponsor
Transportation Sponsor
Hope Sponsor

Hopeworks
808 Market St
Camden, NJ 08102 US
856.365.4673

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