Men of George Washington Carver, Inc.

The Men of George Washington Carver are excited to celebrate the outstanding achievements and dynamic event participation of our brothers! Alex Blocker (K10 - #1), a junior Political Science major from Columbia, South Carolina, and Payton Garcia (K11 - #1), a sophomore Economics major with a minor in Community Development from Chicago, Illinois, recently attended the National Free the Facts Orientation Conference. Their commitment to policy education was showcased as they engaged in meaningful discussions promoting responsible fiscal policies alongside their fellow ambassadors. (Both pictured 1st) Tayvion Elzey (K11 - #11), a sophomore Finance major from Dover, Delaware, has been accepted into the prestigious Greenwood Project Scholar Program! The Greenwood Project provides essential aspirational, academic, and social capital needed to develop the critical skillsets required to thrive in the financial services industry. Tayvion will join a select group of current Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen eager to jump-start their careers by gaining valuable financial services concepts and industry knowledge. We are excited to see how Tayvion will leverage this opportunity to grow and contribute to the field! (Pictured 2nd) Our brothers Eric Smith (K9 - #8), Haithem Amir (K10 - #9), and Quinton McKnight (K11 - #14) were selected to participate in the groundbreaking $90 million Alt Finance Wharton Workshop, led by Apollo, Ares, and Oaktree. This outstanding program provides HBCU students with mentorship, networking, and hands-on experience in the alternative investments industry. Throughout this transformative opportunity, our members engaged in technical and professional development sessions, including academic coursework and community-building activities. Guided by faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, they sharpened their expertise in financial statement analysis and strategic financial integration. Eric Smith (pictured 3rd), Haithem Amir (pictured 4th), and Elijah McKnight (pictured 5th)

The Men of George Washington Carver are excited to share some of the amazing opportunities our members have recently participated in. Through their dedication and hard work, they’ve seized chances to grow, sharpen their skills, and make meaningful contributions in their fields. Cristian Simms (K10 - #11), a junior economics major and political science minor from Union, New Jersey, recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the AFS International Youth Conference at the United Nations Headquarters. This prestigious event brought together young leaders and changemakers from over 100 countries to discuss and shape the future. During the conference, Cristian was honored to hear from influential leaders, including Dennis Francis, President of the General Assembly, and Daniel Obst, President of AFS. The highlight of the experience was leading a workshop titled "A Million Conversations: How Can We Build a More Inclusive Healthcare System?" In this workshop, Cristian engaged with passionate scholars from around the globe, all dedicated to transforming healthcare for the better. It was a powerful exchange of ideas and a step toward creating a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system worldwide. (Pictured 1st) Giliad Dawit (K11 - #16), a sophomore computer science major from Washington, D.C., by way of Eritrea, recently participated in Vista's 2023 Global Hackathon. Along with his talented team, Giliad developed a cutting-edge Generative AI-powered solution for cash flow management at BigTime Software. Their hard work and innovation paid off, as they were awarded the prestigious "Best UI/UX" award! Congratulations to Giliad and his team on this incredible accomplishment! (Pictured 2nd) Caleb Robinson (K11 - #22), a sophomore finance major from Atlanta, Georgia, recently attended the prestigious KPMG Rise Leadership Conference. Out of 1,600 applicants, Caleb was selected as one of just 232 participants to experience this incredible opportunity at the KPMG Lakehouse. During the conference, Caleb collaborated with three other participants to develop a pitch identifying a disruptor in a hypothetical client’s industry and emphasized the importance of addressing this challenge. Additionally, he had the privilege of meeting with KPMG partners and associates, gaining valuable insights into the tax, audit, and advisory industries, and exploring potential career paths in these fields. (Pictured 3rd) We are proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing how they continue to make an impact!

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The Men of George Washington Carver, Inc. would like to shed a spotlight on our brothers who spent their summer exploring and succeeding in internships that strengthened their professional, technical, and social skills whilst expanding their business networks. We are proud of each one of you and can’t wait to see what you embark on during this upcoming school year! [3/3]

The Men of George Washington Carver, Inc. would like to shed a spotlight on our brothers who spent their summer exploring and succeeding in internships that strengthened their professional, technical, and social skills whilst expanding their business networks. We are proud of each one of you and can’t wait to see what you embark on during this upcoming school year! [2/3]

The Men of George Washington Carver, Inc. would like to shed a spotlight on our brothers who spent their summer exploring and succeeding in internships that strengthened their professional, technical, and social skills whilst expanding their business networks. We are proud of each one of you and can’t wait to see what you embark on during this upcoming school year! [1/3]

?Exciting News ? We are excited to announce the launch of the first annual Allman and Garcia Scholarship Fund by our brothers, Payton Garcia (K11-1) and Jeremy Allman (K11-15). This scholarship supports an incoming male-identifying freshman attending a Historically Black College or University. Read more details below and scan the QR code to apply. Please share this opportunity to help spread the word!