Date: October 21, 2026 – October 23, 2026
Location: Salvation Army KROC Center - PHOENIX
1375 E Broadway Road, Phoenix AZ 85040
Breaking Cycles "Empowerment & Development" Career Summit
Join us for the 2nd Annual Breaking Cycles Empowerment & Development Career Summit, a three-day event designed to empower individuals and families to grow, develop, and achieve their goals.
Connect with employers, educational institutions, and community partners while gaining access to career opportunities, professional development resources, and health and wellness services. Discover valuable tools, meaningful connections, and new opportunities that can help you advance your career, strengthen your well-being, and reach your full potential.
In addition, attendees can take advantage of professional headshots, career readiness support, expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, complimentary transportation (if eligible), complimentary meals, and engaging community experiences. Together, these offerings create an environment that fosters empowerment, development, collaboration, and long-term success.
Check back regularly for speaker announcements, workshop schedules, employer and community partners, and attendee resources.
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Breakfast & Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community
Courtesy of Panera Bread - 9:00AM - 9:45AM
Health, Wealth & Purpose: Building a Life That Thrives "Panel Discussion" with Mario Valencia, Steven Johnson, Mariana Manzo, and Timeke Mitchell-Walker - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Financial Wellness: Managing Debt, Building Savings & Preparing for the Unexpected with Nathan Clarke - 11:45AM - 1:00PM
Breaking Cycles Luncheon: Connect. Grow. Be Inspired.
Courtesy of the Fort Greene Project - 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Professional Presence: Communication, Confidence & Workplace Success with Michael Bowman - 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Breakfast & Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community
Courtesy of Panera Bread - 9:00AM - 9:45AM
Creating Your Next Opportunity: Resume Development & Career Advancement with Brandy Friend and Alyssa Sweet
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Dress for Success: Introduction with Elizabeth Pulido
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Breaking Cycles Luncheon: Connect. Grow. Be Inspired.
Courtesy of the Fort Greene Project - 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Dress for Success: Elevating Your Professional Image
with Elizabeth Pulido (Courtesy of Dress for Success Arizona)
1:30PM - 4:00PM
Look Your Best, Feel Your Best: Professional Grooming Experience (Complimentary Haircuts for Men & Women) with Hinojos Barber College
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Complimentary Food & Grocery Bag Distribution
Courtesy of the Fort Greene Project - 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Breakfast & Connections: Coffee, Conversation & Community
Courtesy of Panera Bread - 9:00AM - 9:45AM
Career Day
Connect with Employers. Explore Opportunities. Build Your Future.
10:00AM - 1:00PM
VENDORS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Our 2026 Career Summit will bring together employers, educational institutions, community organizations, and resource providers to connect attendees with valuable opportunities, services, and support.
Our participating vendors and community partners will be announced soon. Check back for updates as we continue adding organizations to this year’s summit.
Let's take a look back at the inspiring moments, meaningful connections, and transformative opportunities that defined our inaugural Breaking Cycles Empowerment & Development Career Summit. Through collaboration among attendees, employers, educators, and community partners, the summit created pathways for growth, development, and success.
The impact of our first summit has laid a strong foundation for an even greater experience in 2026. As we prepare for our 2nd Annual Career Summit, we remain committed to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and connecting communities through opportunity, education, and support.
Before joining us in October 2026, we invite you to explore the highlights, achievements, and community partnerships that launched the Breaking Cycles Empowerment & Development Career Summit and inspired a movement of growth and transformation.
Volunteering with the Fort Greene Project is a powerful way to make a direct impact in the lives of individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. Volunteers play a vital role in creating supportive, uplifting spaces where people can access resources, build relationships, and take steps toward lasting transformation. It’s also an opportunity for personal growth, connection, and meaningful service that truly makes a difference.
Individuals should donate to the Fort Greene Project because their support directly helps provide life-changing resources to people facing poverty, homelessness, addiction, and incarceration. Every contribution fuels community events, job training, health services, and outreach that empower individuals to break harmful cycles and build better futures. By donating, you're not just giving — you're investing in hope, healing, and lasting transformation.
Employers should become vendors at the Breaking Cycles Career Summit to connect directly with motivated job seekers who are ready to transform their lives through stable employment. This event offers companies a chance to promote workforce diversity, fill open positions, and demonstrate their commitment to second chances and community empowerment. By participating, employers become part of a larger mission to break cycles of poverty, incarceration, and homelessness through meaningful work opportunities.
Organizations should partner with the Fort Greene Project to make a measurable impact in underserved communities while aligning with a mission of equity, empowerment, and transformation. Through partnerships, companies and agencies can expand their outreach, engage in meaningful community service, and demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility. Together, we can drive systemic change by providing consistent support, resources, and opportunities that uplift individuals and strengthen entire communities.
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