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Empowered and Educated - Vol. 3

Writer's picture: Teneika AskewTeneika Askew

Updated: Nov 28, 2020

EDUCATION. ENTREPRENEURSHIP. EMPLOYMENT

The resources and opportunities you’ve been searching for! All in one location.


Education and Career Advancement Opportunities

Tailored resources for your career and educational journey!

Training and Conference Scholarships

  • IN Security Movement partnered with Black Hat - the world's leading producer of information security events to provide complimentary - FREE - virtual Black Hat Europe 2020 Briefings passes to women in the industry. Apply by Nov 25.

  • Github Universe is December 8 – 10, a live global event for developers, students, and businesses. Register for free to join GitHub team leaders, industry icons, and artists inspired by code.

  • Citi is hosting a HBCU Technology Hackathon Jan 22 - 25 to apply your skills in a real business challenge. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with Citi professionals. Register now!

  • Magnimind is offering a free 5-week, Saturday mini boot camp to prepare you data scientist positions. You’ll learn Python basics and machine learning algorithms with hands-on experience. Register by Nov 28!

  • Autodesk and Unity joined Animation Mentor and Toon Boom to create Women in Animation scholarships and creative packages to further a student’s skills in animation, graphic design and 3-D tools. Apply here by Dec 1.

Find more opportunities here


Career Development and Advancement

  • Nava’s 2021 apprenticeship program is open for applications! The apprentice program is full-time, four-month program beginning in January 2021. You’ll have the option to do front-end design or software engineering through on-the-job training, a salary and leave with full-time employment. Apply by Nov 23

  • If you've been looking to find FREE hands on training that will get you certified in AWS, Azure or GCP, The Cloudticians Inc. launched their Cloud training & it's also available to European citizens! Sign Up!

  • AWS partnered to bring a FREE 12-week AWS re/Start course beginning December 9th. Classes are provided by several partners, remote, full-time, Monday through Friday. Application open to all US and Canadian residents. Virginia (New College Institute), Newark (Per Scholas), New York (Per Scholas), Toronto (YES), Washington DC (Per Scholas), Boston (Per Scholas), San Francisco (Year Up), San Jose (Year Up)

  • Upstatement’s Design apprenticeship is looking for candidates for the Winter. The program is a full-time commitment with a competitive market salary and professional development opportunities. Apply by emailing your resume, cover letter and portfolio link: jobs.designapprentice@upstatement.com. Learn more here.

  • SANS launched an all-inclusive free cybersecurity training program focused on underrepresented backgrounds who are career changers, with a high aptitude and passion for cybersecurity. The courses and certifications are 8-weeks, and the full academy is 6-months. Apply by Dec 1. California Residents, Maryland Residents

  • There are a few free certifications you can obtain before the end of 2020 for FREE! Lean Six Sigma | Project Management | Scrum Foundations Professional Certificate | Cyber Security Foundation

  • Skillsoft is offering a FREE PMP Bootcamp if you want to certify by end of 2020!

 

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Tailored resources for diverse-owned businesses and underrepresented founders.


Grants, Pitch Competitions and Funding

  • Nex Cubed is seeking HBCU students and alumni interested in pursuing entrepreneurship to join the HBCU Founder’s Program. From a series of virtual workshops and panel discussions, to pitch competitions and $10,000 for MVP development. Apply for the next cohort.

  • Morgan Stanley is currently accepting applications the Multicultural Innovation Lab Winter 2021 Application for a five-month accelerator program for startups led by women and founders of color. Participants receive $250K in exchange for 3-5% equity. Apply to by Nov 30

  • AEO announced the Fiserv Back2Business Grants for Small Business Program, to award up to $10,000 to Black- and minority-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19 and social unrest. Apply by Mar 15.

  • Comcast Business opened applications early for Black business owners to apply to receive cash grants, marketing consultations, media placements, commercial creative production services, or technology services from Effectv and Comcast Business. Apply today!


Find more opportunities here


Accelerators and/or Founder Programs

  • 1,000 Dreams Fund partnered with Twitch to launch the BroadcastHER Grant to provide up to $2K in financial assistance for expenses such as travel to gaming conventions, educational conferences, hardware upgrades, and instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits. Apply by Dec 15.

  • NCTM's has Mathematics Education Trust grants, scholarships, and awards ranging from $1,500 to $24,000 to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators. Rolling deadlines.

  • Accenture launched the Black Founders Development Program led by Accenture Ventures. Accenture will invest in and support Black business owners and leaders advance and grow through direct access to venture capital, corporate mentorship, and strategic connections.

  • Target Takeoff is a five-week program for startups focused on consumer brands. This accelerator runs multiple times a year, has a pitch competition, panels and access to Target merchants and buyers. Apply by Nov 30

  • EnrichHER Accelerator + Portfolio Match Program is a five-week, virtual accelerator to help fund women-led or Black-owned businesses. The last EnrichHER Accelerator + Portfolio Match Program raised $375K for seven women-led businesses.

  • Founder Gym and Shopify are collaborating to provide scholarships for Black founders to participate in Founder Gym’s Money Magnet Program. Apply by Dec 4.


Additional Resources:

  • Here’s my Twitter #thread of 16 opportunities totaling over $400K in funding from grants/pitch competitions deadlines!

  • Shopify launched Build Black, to advance Black Owned Businesses. Join the community and list your business in the Black Business Directory.

  • Antler has a one-minute application to become join Antler for investment opportunities, coaching, mentorship or to find your next co-founder. No deadline.

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duclossherrell
Dec 01, 2020

Thank you for the great resources!

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caliciajohnson35
Nov 24, 2020

This is exactly what I've been looking for!!! Thank you for sharing all of this amazing information!

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