QUEEN CREEK, AZ – The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce will host the 8th annual Elevate for Tomorrow on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus. More than 800 high school juniors from Queen Creek, Combs and surrounding high schools will have the opportunity to attend this unique college and career readiness event.
The event will feature keynote speakers Adrian Alcaraz and Andrea Foote. Alcaraz is a 2019 graduate of Combs High School, started his professional journey straight out of high school at the age of 18, landing a social media role at his local church. His rapid growth within the church community saw him promoted to lead the creative team by the age of 22. Transitioning to the corporate world, Adrian joined a prestigious business consulting firm generating over $150 million in annual revenue. Starting as a videographer, Adrian’s was quickly recognized, leading to his promotion to oversee the firm’s social media department in less than six months.
Foote currently the Director of Marketing for Anderson Auto and Powersports. She grew up in Lake Havasu City, AZ and went to college at Arizona State University. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and her Master of Education in Higher Education and Post-secondary Education. While a Graduate Assistant, she fell in love working with the City of Scottsdale in Adaptive Recreation. From there, she went to work for the City of Peoria in their Events, Arts and Cultural Department.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of breakout sessions, including interviewing and resume skills to financial literacy to college campus living. The event also features a college and career fair, providing students with the opportunity to meet representatives from post-secondary education and engage with local businesses to discover possible career pathways.
“We select the junior class because they still have a year to course correct and change directions. We want them to have the opportunity to explore all the different possible career options; for example students think of a hospital and career options of being a nurse or doctor but don’t realize they could work in a hospital and be an accountant or marketing department.” said Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce.
Businesses or post-secondary education interested in participating in the college and career fair can sign up at Elevate For Tomorrow Booth Sign Up 2025. Sponsorships are available to get your business in front of residents and businesses, contact Kim Dowers at kim@queencreekchamber.com for more information.
This year’s event is sponsored by the San Tan Ford, Global Roofing Group, Chick-Fil-A, Academy Bank, and Arizona State University.
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About Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2002 to solve problems so you can thrive because strong businesses create strong communities.
