FORT SMITH, Ark. — Spanish version: Para español haga click aqui.
A Scholarship and Career Fair was held in Fort Smith on March 11.
The event started at 11:30 a.m. and ended at 4:30 p.m. at the Stephen's Boys and Girls Club.
Parents and students attended the event to receive help with the following:
- Scholarship search
- FAFSA completion
- Resume writing
- Career exploration
The event was put together by the non-profit organization, Fort Smith Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Tammy Roper, a sorority member, says this event is very important. "These are our children, and they're our future," said Roper. "Your children, your community. So we want to provide as much information, access, and resource to empower them to go far."
The event featured special guest, Miss Arkansas 2022, Ebony Mitchell and a panel discussion focused on entrepreneurship was held. Prizes were provided including a laptop. Stephen's Boys and Girls Club is located at 3101 N 6th St.
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