AMPLIFY - A Parent and Teen Summit 

About the Events

November 15, 2025

Location
Memphis, TN

This is not just another event; it’s an investment in your family’s future. By attending, parents will gain a deeper understanding of their teen’s world, and teens will feel heard, valued, and supported. Join us for a transformational experience.

AMPLIFY - A Parent and Teen Summit 

  • About the Event

    This event is designed to provide youth and parents with tools, strategies, and insights to communicate more openly, navigate challenges together, and foster mutual respect and understanding. Through engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and hands-on activities, we’ll tackle key topics like active listening, conflict resolution, and building empathy. Parents and teens will leave equipped with actionable strategies to improve their relationships. This is not just another event; it’s an investment in your family’s future.

  • How this event got started

    During an STS Strive Session about verbal and non-verbal communication we encouraged our students to go home and practice the skills they had just learned with their parents. Many of the students responded by asking how they should handle situations where their parents did not use these same verbal and non-verbal communication skills we had just taught them. Therein created the problem. But imagine a world where parents and teens communicate effectively and truly understand each other—a world where conversations build trust, resolve conflicts, and strengthen bonds. That’s the vision of our conference: AMPLIFY- A Parent and Teen Summit 

  • Let's Partner

    As a respected organization that shares our commitment to youth development and family engagement, we see Upward Bound as a key partner in bringing this vision to life.

    By partnering with Amplify: A Parent and Teen Summit, you will: 

    ✅ Expand Your Reach  
    ✅ Align with a Meaningful Cause
    ✅ Collaborate on an Impactful Initiative

  • Sponsorship Opportunity

    For this event we offer a range of sponsorship levels, each providing valuable benefits and customized visibility: 

    ✅ Amplify Champion ($7,000):
    ✅ Amplify Leader ($5,000):
    ✅ Amplify Advocate ($2,500):
    ✅ Amplify Connector ($1,000):

    We are also open to custom sponsorships tailored to your brand’s goals. 

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FAQs

  • The STS Senior Experience is a selective, cohort-driven program designed to equip college seniors with the skills, mentorship, and connections essential for a smooth transition into the professional world. Over the course of several sessions, participants engage in career development, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities to prepare for life after college

  • The program is open to full-time enrolled college seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

  • Each cohort is limited to 20 students, ensuring personalized support, mentorship, and engagement in a small, tight-knit community.

  • 📅 Fall Cohort: September - November
    📅 Spring Cohort: February - April

    • Small Group, Big Impact – Engage in meaningful discussions and build deep connections.

    • Accountability & Support – Grow alongside like-minded peers who challenge and inspire you.

    • Fast-Paced & Focused – Gain essential career skills, leadership insights, and networking opportunities in just three months.

    • Personalized Mentorship – Receive tailored guidance from experienced professionals.

  • The curriculum is based on NACE Career Readiness Competencies, guiding students through a simulated journey from job candidate to career success in their first five years post-graduation. Topics include:

    • Job Offer Letters & Negotiation – Understanding contracts, salary, and benefits

    • Budgeting & Financial Literacy – Managing finances effectively after college

    • Workplace Essentials – Professionalism, communication, and expectations in corporate settings

    • Managing Up – How to build strong relationships with supervisors

    • Self-Awareness & Leadership – Identifying strengths, values, and growth areas

    • Social Currency vs. Performance Currency – Navigating workplace visibility and impact

    • Equity & Inclusion – Understanding diversity in the professional world

  • Participants may miss up to two sessions. Missing a third session results in automatic dismissal from the program.

  • Yes, a $100 application fee is required upon acceptance into the program. This fee helps cover program materials, workshops, and networking opportunities.

  • The program is in-person, with the location to be announced.

  • No, the STS Senior Experience is NOT just another class—it’s an interactive, real-world career simulation designed to help you successfully transition from college to the workforce.

    How is it Different from a Traditional Class?

    • Hands-On, Real-World Application – Instead of lectures and exams, you'll simulate the full career journey, from job interviews to managing your first five years post-graduation.

    • Small Cohort, Big Impact – Unlike a large class, this program is limited to 20 students per semester, ensuring personalized mentorship, direct engagement, and peer support.

    • Professional Development, Not Just Theory – You’ll actively practice interviewing, negotiating job offers, budgeting, navigating workplace culture, and building leadership skills—essential tools for career success.

    • Industry Connections & Mentorship – You’ll engage with professionals, guest speakers, and career mentors who provide insights and networking opportunities that go beyond classroom learning.

    • No Grades, Only Growth – There are no exams or homework—your engagement and participation drive your success. This program is about developing real skills, confidence, and connections that will impact your future career.

    This is not a class—it’s your career prep accelerator! 🚀 Apply today and take the next step toward your future!

  • Apply online or contact senior@stsenterprise.org for more details. Spots are limited—apply today!