The document outlines the agenda for the MakeStrides DC Launch event, which includes welcoming remarks, keynote speakers discussing the vision for MakeStrides, and breakout sessions for networking. MakeStrides aims to create professional connections for Muslims from high school through different career stages by establishing a structured network and providing benefits like career mentoring, skill building and professional referrals. The organization also plans digital, college, high school and career-focused events and opportunities for volunteers.

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MakeStrides DC Launch
Agenda – Wed Aug 27th
Welcome
Keynote Speaker
MakeStrides Vision
Networking Breakouts
Wrap-up

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Welcome
Usman Khan

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Keynote
Shahed Amanullah

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MakeStrides Vision
Faisal Iqbal

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Why?
Why do we need a professional network for Muslims?
• Lack of career diversity and awareness
• Haphazard career mentoring
• Muslims are in leadership positions to help others
• Alternative to professional fraternity and alumni organizations
• No forum for start-up incubation or broader business development
• MakeSpace has built an “open” community with values needed for professionals

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“Pass it on”

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MakeStrides provides a platform for Career-building
Successful careers will empower Muslims to build a
stronger community.

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MakeStrides Vision
Creating professional connections through various stages of life: High School, College and Career
High
School
Under
Grad
Grad +
Prof School
Entry Level Mid Level
Senior/
Exec Level
Make Strides network

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MakeStrides Mission
Creating professional connections through various stages of life: High School, College and Career
Mission
MakeStrides is built to facilitate the professional development
and advancement of Muslims in the DMV area by establishing
a structured network of students, professionals and resources.

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MakeStrides Benefits
• Career Advancement & Diversification
• Professional Mentoring
• Skill Building
• Business Development
• Professional Referrals
• Incubation Forum

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MakeStrides Structure
MakeStrides
Advisory Board
Industry Subgroup
Chairs
Architecture
Graphic
Design
Art
Health
Business
HR
Development
Humanities
Education
IT
Energy
Journalism
Engineering
Law
Environment
Public Policy
Fashion
Real Estate
Defense
Science
College
Liaison
Maryland
Universities
Virginia
Universities
High
School
Liaison
DC
Universities
Maryland
High Schools
DC
High Schools
Virginia
High Schools

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Social Networking Platform
Access to over 250M+ professionals
70+ MakeStrides Group Members
20+ Industry Sub-Groups
Search MakeStrides network for
• Members
• Companies
• Alumni Groups
• Jobs
• Services

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Events
Events currently in planning stages for 2H 2014
Career
• Launch Event
• Subgroup launch
meetings:
o IT
o Healthcare
o Business
o Law
o Public Policy
o Education
College
• Career Skills workshop
• Career Roundtable
discussions
• Interview workshop
• Resume Workshop
• Mentor alignment
High School
• Career Fair
• Visiting Colleges
• College App Assistance
• Connect with College
MSAs

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Digital Engagement
Web Presence: www.make-strides.org
Linkedin Group: MakeStrides
Twitter: @make_strides

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Volunteer Opportunities
 Industry Sub-Group Chairs
 Marketing/PR
 Event Coordinator
 College Liaison
UMD, GMU, Gtown, GWU
 Mentorship Coordinator
 Local Business Coordinator
 Webmaster
 Graphic Design
 High School Liaison
 Corporate Ambassadors
 Jobs Coordinator
 Finance
 Bloggers

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Networking Breakout

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Networking Breakout
Healthcare
12
Law
7
Info
Tech
10
Public
Policy
9
Business
14
Education
3
Engineering
2
Humanities
2
Journalism
Fashion
Science
Graphic Design
Environment

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Wrap Up
Usman Khan

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CONNECT. SHARE. EMPOWER.