As a diversity advocate for the cable industry, The Walter Kaitz Foundation has created partnerships among cable member companies to cooperatively encourage high-potential college students, representing multi-ethnic backgrounds, to pursue careers in the cable industry.  The partnership has resulted in a unique, one-day Master Class designed to bring Millennials together with influential executives in the cable industry for a day of learning and coaching.  The purpose of the program is to educate Millennials about the cable industry, expose them to business trends and opportunities and help them to understand how to interpret trends that will shape essential business strategies in the decade ahead.

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Time: 10am - 5pm (Program), 8pm - Midnight (Universal Studios Hollywood)

Location: LA Convention Center-West Hall, Petree Hall, Section C, 1201 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles 90015

Cost: FREE (If registered)

To Register for The Walter Kaitz Foundation's Millenials Master Class:

1. Complete the online registration at http://2010.thecableshow.com/WalterKaitz/MillennialsMasterClass

(NOTE: there is NO PROMO Code or Priority Code, just keep going through the registration process)

AND

2. Send your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

For additional information go to http://www.walterkaitz.org/cablecares

AGENDA FOR MILLENNIALS MASTER CLASS

10:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Keynote Address Petree Hall, Section C – West Hall

Hear from one of the cable industry’s most successful and dynamic executives as she/he identifiesand interprets trends and outlines opportunities shaping business strategies within her/his companynow in the decade ahead. Participants will be given insight into the changing business environmentand its effects on how the cable industry develops, manages its products and services and usestechnology to handle risk and deliver increased value and in an ever-changing, competitiveenvironment.

Keynote Speaker:Salaam Coleman-Smith, President, Style Network - invited

11:15 – 12:30 p.m.

Session: “HR Confidential” Petree Hall, Section C – West Hall

This distinguished panel, comprised of some of the most prominent human resource executives in thecable industry, discloses some of the industry’s most significant hiring trends and how Millennials canleverage this information to obtain jobs in a challenging business environment. The discussion willcover the practicalities of resume-writing; how to access and use social networking sites; successfulinterviewing techniques; and dressing for success. Particular emphasis will be placed on the potentialfor internship opportunities.

Moderator:Rodney Vinegar, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Scripps Networks - invited

Potential Panelists:Gene Hawkins, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Hallmark Channel - invited, Laura Revenko, Vice President of Human Resources, OWN - invitedCindy Mayer, Vice President of Human Resources, ABC - invited, Lynn Haymont, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, CBS - invited, Loretta Walker, Chief Human Resources Officer, Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) - invited

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Networking Lunch Petree Hall, Section C – West Hall

Now that participants have a better understanding of the business landscape and the opportunities foremployment, now is the time to take advantage of direct contact with some of the industry’s leadingexecutives. You will meet with industry executives over a working lunch designed to facilitate one-on-one discussion and networking. Millennials, this is your opportunity to ask questions and to betterposition yourself to be noticed.

Executive Participants:Rodney Vinegar, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Scripps Networks - invited, Mark Garner, SVP, Distribution and Business Development, A&E Television Networks (AETN) - confirmed, Melissa Sykes, Senior Vice President, Program Manager, Scripps Networks - confirmed

1:45 – 3:00 p.m. 

Session: “Young Turks: A View from the Inside the Castle” Petree Hall, Section C – West Hall

An uncommon panel comprised of Millennials currently working at some of the most excitingcompanies in media. Panelists, representing a variety of disciplines and backgrounds, will discusshow they gained entry into the industry and disclose the contributing factors leading to their successand their development. They will also provide strategies for other Millennials to achieve their ownsuccess.

Moderator:Cort Cass, ABC Family Channel - invited

Potential Panelists: Ashley Rideau, ABC Cable Networks - confirmed, Brandy Wilson, Universal Studios - invited, Luis Chavez, KNBC Sports - invited, Priscilla Escobar, ABC - confirmed

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Guided Tour of Exhibit Floor Halls A & B – West Hall

This is a rare opportunity for participants to experience the cable industry through exhibits and livedemonstrations. A personalized guided tour of the exhibit floor will feature presentations from bothcable programming and operating companies. Participants will also have access to the cableindustry’s highly acclaimed technology exhibit – MY WORLD.

Featured Exhibitors: Comcast Corporation,NBCU,MTV Networks/BET Networks,Univision Television Group

8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Special Event – A Night with NBC Universal Universal Studios Hollywood

After a full day, participants can enjoy a fun-filled evening on the famed grounds of Universal StudiosHollywood to unwind and catch up with other program participants. 

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