Your Path, Your Power: A Career Exploration Event for Youth & Families

Your Path, Your Power is a free, community-centered event designed to inspire youth and young adults to explore career possibilities while creating space for families to connect, learn, and grow together.

This event is hosted by Persevere, a nonprofit that empowers justice-impacted individuals through tech education, workforce training, and holistic support.

Open to Persevere graduates and their families, this event is all about exposure, empowerment, and opportunity. You’ll hear directly from professionals across multiple industries who will share their personal career journeys during our featured Power Hour panel. Plus, enjoy lunch, music, a family-friendly Kids Zone, and plenty of time to connect with local vendors and community organizations.

What to Expect

• Real stories from professionals in tech, education, entrepreneurship, mental health, and more
• Career resource tables and vendor booths
• Hands-on activities for youth and families in the Kids Zone
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Networking and community connection

Event Schedule

12:00 – 12:45 PM

• Check-in
• Visit vendor tables
• Kids Zone open
• Grab lunch

12:45 – 2:00 PM – POWER HOUR

• Guest Speakers share their career journeys
• Listen, eat, and be inspired

2:00 – 3:00 PM

• Return to vendor booths
• Engage in conversations with panelists
• Kids Zone reopens
• Networking and community wrap-up

Featured Speakers

• Bree Andrews – Instructional Designer, University of Arizona & HHMI
• Daunyel Clayton – Owner, Sweet Cakes and Treats
• Pamela Perkins – Loan Officer
• Clauzairion Harris – Program Director, STEAM@ Pathway Academy
• Katherine Williams, LCSW – Denova Collaborative Healthcare
• Gigi Guzliet– Case Manager, Persevere
• Patricia Spencer – Federal & Education Careers Specialist
• Marissa Smith – School Counselor, Palo Verde High School
• Son Way- Wellness Specialist, Ashya way LLC

Who Should Attend

• Persevere graduates and their families
• Justice-impacted youth and young adults
• Community members interested in career exploration or reentry support

Cost

Free – Registration required