ACAP-Ohio student today. CPA star tomorrow.Jerome Williams
* Hawken School Hawken School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Northeast Ohio. Hawken currently has two campuses, the Lower School in Lyndhurst and the Upper School in Gates Mills. , class of 2005 ACAP-OHio Class of 2004 "Winning a $500 college scholarship was one of my best memeories from ACAP-Ohio. I plan to get a business degree, a Master's of Accountancy, and then sit for the CPA exam. For me, the sky's the limit!" Ten years ago, The Ohio Society of CPAs and the National Association of Black Accountants formed a partnership to bring a special program to minority high school students in Ohio. The Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP-Ohio) is a week-long summer enrichment enrichment Food industry The addition of vitamins or minerals to a food–eg, wheat, which may have been lost during processing. See White flour; Cf Whole grains. program specifically for minority high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in business or accounting. ACAP-Ohio opens students' eyes to the world of business through interactive sessions, workshops, tours and mentoring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jerome Williams participated in last summer's ACAP-Ohio program. Embarking on his senior year at Hawken School in Gates Mills, Ohio, Jerome already had dreams of one day becoming a CPA. "The professionals I met at ACAP-Ohio were inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. . They taught me a wealth of information about accounting and business. Plus, I learned about the importance of public speaking, etiquette etiquette, name for the codes of rules governing social or diplomatic intercourse. These codes vary from the more or less flexible laws of social usage (differing according to local customs or taboos) to the rigid conventions of court and military circles, and they , and much more!" Since ACAP-Ohio's first program in 1996, over 300 students have participated and countless volunteers have given their time to bring the business world to life for these students. ACAP-Ohio is a fully-supervised, all-expenses paid program open to minority high school students from across Ohio. Room and board, books, materials, tours, workshops and mentoring are made possible by the generosity Generosity See also Aid, Organizational; Kindness. Abbé Constantin self-sacrificing priest; curé of Longueral. [Fr. Lit.: The Abbé Constantin, Walsh Modern, 105] Amelia takes interest in Paul. [Br. Lit. of CPAs and other corporate partners. How Can You Help? Each summer, approximately 40 students participate in ACAP-Ohio. A contribution of $1,000 will cover the expenses for one student. At the $2,000 level, your contribution will ensure that another rising star like Jerome will receive a $500 college scholarship in your organization's name. Make an investment in the future of a student, and in the future of business, by becoming an ACAP-Ohio community partner today. Students in your community are counting on your support. Sponsorship information can be found at www.futurecpa.com or contact Karen West at kwest@ohio-cpa.com or 800.686.2727 ext. 344. |
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