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    FEBRUARY 27, 2021

    Powered by WATCH THE YARD in partnership with ADVERTISING WEEK

    Are you a Black college student or recent grad? Do you identify as a creator?

    We're launching the second iteration of our YARD CON digital conference and this time we're focusing on getting you the tools/opportunities you need to make your creations come to life and get your career started while stuck in our messed-up quarantined digital world. 

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    It's pretty straight forward. We reached out to the largest and most innovative tech companies to get you direct, no-nonsense and practical advice from experts at their companies on how to do everything from building websites, graphic design, making your music go viral and growing your brand on social media. We're also doing sessions on campus leadership + leading movements.  

    MENTORING

    We'll connect you with professionals at leading companies for mentorship

    Monday Feb 22 at 4pm ET

    Content Creation & Career Building


     

    Tuesday Feb 23 at 4pm ET

    Design & Career Building


     

    Wednesday Feb 24 at 4pm ET

    Music/Podcasting & Career Building


     

    CAREER FAIR

    Check out the internship and job opportunities made available by our partners

    Monday Feb 22 - Saturday Feb 27


     

    THE MAIN EVENT

    Tune in to the Main Event to watch and participate in sessions all day

    Saturday Feb 27


     

    1

    Week

    30+

    Workshops

    100+

    Job Opportunities

    3,500+

    Attendees

    ACTIVISM

    DESIGN

    PERSONAL BRAND

    MUSIC & PODCASTING

    STORYTELLING

    SPEAKERS

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    Byron Allen
    Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer
    Entertainment Studios
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    Sarissa Thrower
    Communications Lead - Entertainment, Music and Creators
    Instagram
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    Jéan Elie
    Actor (Insecure, and American Crime) and Founder
    Basset House Pictures
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    Renee Reid
    Staff UX Design Researcher
    Linkedin
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    JaQuel Knight
    Creative Director & Choreographer, Founder of The JaQuel Knight Foundation
    J.K. Creatives, Inc.
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    Kamau Marshall
    Director of Strategic Communications
    Biden for President
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    Nia Jones
    LMSW/Youth and College Division Director
    Black Mental Health Alliance
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    Bonin Bough
    Chief Growth Officer
    Triller

     

    WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?

    In addition to the skills to support all walks of creators, we have a LOT of job opportunities for you. YARD CON is throwing a huge job fair and connecting you with companies looking to hire diverse talent for their internship programs and entry-level positions.

    WHAT IS THE COST?

    The best part! The conference is only 15 dollars ($15). Tell your friends at PWIs and HBCUs to come through. See you there.

    REGISTER NOW

    OFFICIAL PARTNERS

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    CONTACT US TO COLLABORATE

    <div style="text-align: center; font-size:22px;"> Form submitted </div> <div style="text-align: center; font-size:22px;"> Someone will be in touch with you shortly </div> <div style="text-align: center; font-size:22px;"> <br /> </div> <div style="text-align: center; font-size:22px;"> Thank you! </div>