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Education Conference 2015

“Narrowing the Gap”

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H5CPartner for Success Page 1

25%Hispanic Sponsor ProgramOpportunities

Sponsor Program Guide

Letter from The President 2

H5C Board of Directors 3

The H5C Foundation 4

Narrowing the Education Gap 5

Last Year’s Education Conference 6

Raising the Bar on the Education Experience 7

2015 Education Confernce 9

Doctorate Degree Sponsor Program 10

Masters Degree Sponsor Program 11

Bachelors Degree Sponsor Program 12

Undergraduate Sponsor Program 13

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Letter from The

PresidentDear fellow supporters and members of the Contra Costa Community,

As the President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Contra Costa County Foundation (H5CF), I am requesting your support for our 15th Annual “Narrowing the Gap” Education Conference. We believe that sponsoring our Conference would be a great way to affirm your dedication to educational opportunities among the Hispanic community.

At H5CF our mission is to improve the County of Contra Costa, California, in the Areas of job devel-opment, education, support training, youth services, county beautification and restoration, public safety, social services, cultural and arts and other objectives that serve the goal of improving the County of Contra Costa for its citizens, and to receive, administer and distribute funds for such purposes.. In con-tinuing our commitment to our mission, we are proud to present the 15th Annual “Narrowing the Gap-Grow Today, Lead Tomorrow” Education Conference. The conference will take place on November 13, 2015 from 8a.m – 2p.m. at Berkley University. Its mission is to encourage Latino students to stay in school, learn about college, meet business professionals and award scholarships.

For the past 14 years, H5C has been offering this conference to over 400 Latino high school students with the support of the community and generous donations from sponsors like you. For further details, please refer to the Sponsor Packet attached.

H5C thanks you for your time and attention to this matter and look forward to continue partnering with you. It is thanks to kind contributions from sponsors like you, that we can ensure a successful Education Conference to benefit our youth. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Evodio Walle at [email protected] with any comments or concerns you may have. In addition, we can set up a follow up meeting at your convenience to discuss further details.

Thank you for your support!

Ray VillanuevaPresident Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Contra Costa County

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THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOUNDATION (H5CF)

H5C FoundationThe Chamber has been serving the business community in Contra Costa County since 1987 and in 2010 started its foundation to better serve the community and its needs. H5CF’s specific and primary purpose is to improve the Contra Costa County, California in the areas of job development, education, training, youth support services, coun-ty beautification and restoration, public safety, social services, cultural arts and other objectives that serve the goal of improving the County of Contra Costa for its citizens, and to receive, administer and distribute funds for such purposes.

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Narrowing the Education GapAt H5CF, we understand that an investment in our youth is an investment of our future workforce, leaders and business owners. Therefore, H5CF has been hosting the “Narrowing the Gap” Education Conference for the past 13 years in order to help motivate Hispanics to stay in school, learn about college, meet business professionals and compete for scholarships.

The Latino graduation rate is an urgent issue as evidenced by a 27% dropout rate among Hispanics, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Furthermore, one could fully appreciate the extent of the challenge when compared to white, black, Asian and Native Americans as 7, 10, 3 and 13% dropout rates, respectively (NCES). Although Hispanic’s high school dropout rate has significantly decreased over the last decade to 14%, according to the Pew Research Hispanic Center, H5CF believes this is the starting point to inspire Latino high school students not only to graduate, but to pursue higher education.

Each year, about 350 high school students are transported to a local college or university to:

• Hear about various educational and career opportunities available after high school.• Speak face to face with successful professionals who come from similar backgrounds in the Science, Tech-

nology, Engineering and Math (STEM)”, “Public Service” as well as “Media and Arts” fields.• Participate in break out workshops to discuss specific career paths with business professionals.• Receive information about how to apply to college or transfer between colleges.• Receive information about applying for scholarships and financial aid.• Have the opportunity to apply for scholarships provided by H5CF

89% Latino young adults say that a college education is important for success in life.1

48% Say that they themselves plan to get a college degree, citing financial pressure.1

1 Pew Research Center, “Latinos and Education: Explaining the Attainment Gap”

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13th Annual Narrowing the GapEducation Conference Highlights

Last year’s Narrowing the Gap Education Conference was all about motivating students to become role models and “Do It Yourself: Inspire.” As a result, hundreds of students came together to learn about their options for continuing their education after graduating from high school. In addition, it gave them the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers about their journeys as well as professional experiences in various organizations such as the Social Security Administration, DOW Chemical and Aeromexico.

After the workshops, students filled out an evaluation providing invaluable information about the Education Con-ference. Below are some highlights and testimonials from the participants:

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91% of participating students think theeducation conference is a positive influence.2

2 2013 “Narrowing the Gap” Education Conference survey results.

96% of participating students wouldrecommend the education conference.2

As we get closer to “Narrowing the Gap,” the Foundation is committed to fulfilling its mission and providing the neces-sary resources to the 49% of students who would be first in

their families to pursue higher education.

We continue to encourage allparticipants and sponsors to “Inspire” the coming generations

to achieve their academic goals.

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Raising the Bar on the Educational Experience

“This was an informative experience; I wish my friends could’ve come to learn at this conference.”

“This conference was great. I did learn a lot (about) life, work experience and opportunities.”

“Very informative, extremely helpful to explain all the re-quirements to apply for college.”

“Thank you for your [support] and helping our community succeed.”

“Thank you for everything and the motivation boost to keep studying and follow our dreams.”

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90% of participating students think theeducation conference is either interesting or informative.2

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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

2015 EducationConferenceFriday, november 13, 2015

8:00 am - 2:00 PM

University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

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Corporate SponsorsEducation Conference SupportersOver the past 14 education conference events held by the the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we’ve had numerous large corporate sponsors generously providing their support through sponsorship of the “Narrowing the Gap” conference.

Below are some of the previous year’s education conference supporters.

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesDoctorate Sponsor

$10,000

As a Doctorate Sponsor, your company will be listed as a sponsor of the entire event. Benefits of your sponsorship include 2 extra complimentary tickets plus:

• All the benefits of the Masters Degree Sponsor• One Corporate Member invitation to participate as a workshop presenter during the event• Two one thousand dollar scholarships awarded on behalf of the company• Opportunity for company representative to be interviewed live on H5C’s weekly radio show

“H5C in Your Community”• Full-page premium recognition in printed program• One-on-one meeting with our executive team to create a customized plan which best fits

your business needs

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesMasters Degree Sponsor

$5,000

As a Masters Degree Sponsor, your company will be listed as a sponsor of the entire event. Benefits of your sponsorship include 2 extra complimentary tick-ets plus:

• All the benefits of the Bachelors Degree Sponsor• Company name and logo on H5C website with link• Recognition during any media advertising (including radio, press releases, newspaper,

etc.)• Opportunity to display company’s banner (company must provide the banner)• 1/2-page premium recognition in printed program

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesBachelors Degree Sponsor

$2,500

As a Bachelors Degree Sponsor, your company will be listed as a sponsor of the entire event. Benefits of your sponsorship include 2 extra complimentary tickets plus:

• All the benefits from the Undergraduate Sponsor• Display Table at the Resource Fair• Company Name Listed in H5C Newsletter and Conference marketing outreach• 1/4-page premium recognition in printed program

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Sponsorship OpportunitiesUndergraduate Sponsor

$1,500

As an undergraduate Sponsor, your company will be listed as a sponsor of the entire event. Benefits of your sponsorship include:

• Access for 2 Guests• Company Name listed on event materials• Company / Name Recognition on H5C’s Media Gallery• Business card size ad in program


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