WMY Conference: Since 1973, AAMBAA has hosted the Whitney M. Young. Jr Memorial conference to commemorate the legacy of Whitney M. Young, an influential author, humanitarian, civil rights activist, and – most notably – head of the National Urban league. Over the last three decades, the conference has evolved into a weekend event which invites 300 students, alumni, educators, and business professionals from around the world to discuss issues facing the black business community. Since its founding, the Conference has worked to honor the contributions of Whitney Young and to further his legacy. It is the oldest student run conference at The Wharton School and one of the largest of its kind in the nation.

AAMBAA 101: Intro to Wharton – AAMBAA 101 is a pivotal event that helps students transition to Wharton.  The event is geared toward introducing incoming MBA candidates to the resources available in the Black community as well as the Wharton community at large.  The event introduces students to key faculty and staff, provides early exposure to career choices and recruiting, discusses the real deal about academics, time management, and what to expect from pre-term, and last, but not least, allows students to bond with fellow AAMBAA classmates before the school year begins.

AAMBAA 102: Academics – AAMBAA 102 provides an excellent overview of first-year MBA courses and tips on study tactics, workload management, professors, and other resources to make sure AAMBAA members have a successful first year.

AAMBAA 103: Career Fair & Sponsor Reception – AAMBAA 103 is an event structured to give members a head start on recruiting, allowing them to make connections and conduct due diligence before the formal recruiting process begins.

AAMBAA 104: Interview and Resume Prep – AAMBAA 104 is designed to help first year candidates prepare for Designated Interview Period (DIP week). The club enlists second-year MBA’s to host mock interviews and to provide get valuable feedback from folks who've been through the recruiting process in a variety of industries.

Academic Resources: The club offers a variety of academic resources including subsidized group tutoring sessions, quarterly finals review sessions, and one-on-one matching between first and second year MBA candidates. For more information on our academic resources, please contact our Academic Chair, Melissa Clinton (mbeene@wharton.upenn.edu)

The organization offers a variety of career-oriented programming across a wide spectrum of industries.

As part of AAMBAA’s Career/Professional and Academic development initiatives, first year MBAs now have an opportunity to pair with second year MBAs for one-on-one tutoring or group tutoring sessions. If you are an MBA student (1st-Yr. or 2nd-Yr.) and currently a member of AAMBAA who would like to be matched with a second-year AAMBAA MBA student for academic support please fill out this form to give us a better understanding of your academic needs. If you are a second-year AAMBAA member and MBA student who would like to provide academic support to fellow AAMBAA members, please fill out this form to help us identify your areas of expertise and availability.

*Please note that AAMBAA 2nd-year tutors will be assigned based on availability and compatibility in scheduling. If interest levels exceed available AAMBAA resources (2nd year AAMBAA tutors) we will help you find an appropriate tutor using school resources.

Each year, AAMBAA commemorates Whitney M. Young's legacy through the Future Leaders Scholarship. For the past two years, the scholarship has been used to sponsor students to participate in global immersion programs through the Experiment in International Living (EIL). Since 1932, EIL has been giving high school students the unique opportunity to enrich themselves and the world around them by offering three-, four-, and five-week programs in 30 countries around the world. The programs are authentic journeys that allow students to experience another culture in a very powerful way and to enjoy a summer that they'll remember for a lifetime. AAMBAA members source and select local Philadelphia youth as candidates for the Future Leaders Scholarship, which you can read more about here.

This semester, AAMBAA has teamed up with Spark to mentor local Philadelphia teens.

Spark addresses the drop-out crisis by connecting volunteer professionals with underserved, at-risk, 7th and 8th graders in workplace apprenticeships to "spark" their potential. Through hands-on activities within a meaningful adult relationship, Spark mentors help students understand and re-engage in the relevance of their education.

This spring, Spark will serve sixty 7th and 8th graders from three West Philadelphia schools (Lea, Mastery Shoemaker, and McMichael).

For more information: www.sparkprogram.org; philadelphia@sparkprogram.org
Spark in the Media: YouTube / West Philly Local / Generocity / KYW

Through annual and one-off events, AAMBAA maintains a healthy schedule of social programming.

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