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Education and Career Advancement Opportunities
Tailored resources for your career and educational journey!
Training and Conference Scholarships
Agility CMS Opportunity Scholarship provides 50 complimentary conference tickets to the TheJam.dev 2021, an online event on January 28 & 29, 2021. Apply by Jan 15.
Hosted by the Data Visualization Society, the Outlier Conference will provide inspirational talks, the ability to meet and connect with others, and the opportunity for all attendees to have a voice. If you would like a scholarship ticket, send an email to us with the subject line "Free Outlier ticket, please" by February 3rd, and we’ll send you a ticket, no questions asked.
Forward WLF is going virtual for 3 days! Now in it’s 4th year, the WLF will bring all of the in-person excitement directly to your home, office, or workspace. Join over 500 women for three days of empowerment, learning, workshops, networking, vending, and so much more. Apply for a scholarship by Jan 13.
Cybrary’s Intro to Data Science course is FREE all January, teaching you how to extract useful insights and create a comprehensive analysis.
Acumen Academy.org launched a FREE 9-week Introduction to Human-Centered Design hands-on course. You will be led through a four-step process for designing breakthrough ideas. Starts Jan 9! You can also choose to apply your skills through their fellowship program as well! If you are a bit more advanced checkout the free 5-week Human-Centered Design 201: Prototyping course!
Cognizant is providing full scholarships to 100 underrepresented candidates interested in a Flat Iron Software Engineering or Cyber Analytics bootcamp. Additional consideration is given you do not hold a 4-year college degree, have never held a job in the field and have a financial need.
Career Development and Advancement
Applications are open for Facebook's Research Associate Program (RAP). This is a fully-paid, intensive 6 month mentoring program designed for people who have a passion for UX Research, but whose experience and education fall outside of the traditional UX Research hiring paths. Apply by Jan 15!
TEKsystems Global Services' virtual boot camp is a unique opportunity to learn full-stack development skills that will chart your path to your dream job. TEKsystems Global Services is offering a full-time virtual program with 100% tuition coverage for those who successfully complete the program. Apply by 1/18.
Applications for the Civic Digital Fellow are open! This is a 10-week paid fellowship where you gain a deeper understanding of the tech used to build government applications. Apply by Jan 24.
Sony and Neon Hum has a free Media’s Editors' Bootcamp, an eight-week training for people from underrepresented groups who want to become podcast editors. The Bootcamp will run from mid-March to mid-May and at the end of the bootcamp, Neon Hum will be hiring one person to become an editor. Apply by Jan 20.
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!
The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) is seeking current and recent undergraduate and graduate students to serve as a Data Science Fellows to support its mission for up to two years. Email a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and a resume to prac_jobs@cigie.gov, with subject line: Data Scientist Fellowship.
ITWorks is a program training young people in Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; and Las Vegas, NV for entry-level IT careers. During the FREE 16-week program, students spend the first 11 weeks in the classroom learning about PC hardware, troubleshooting, IT networking, security, and much more to prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.
Cognizant’s Digital Engineering practice is offering a tuition-free, unpaid pre-apprenticeship Java Training program designed to bridge the skills gap from non-technical to software developer. The training is 8-weeks of remote learning with self-directed exercises, projects and homework plus real-time instructor-led online coaching on evenings and weekends. After completing the training, participants may go on to a paid apprenticeship, with Cognizant, as a full-stack developer. Apply by Jan 11.
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Tailored resources for diverse-owned businesses and underrepresented founders.
Grants, Pitch Competitions and Funding
Black New Venture’s Pitch Competition (BNVC) for early-stage Black entrepreneurs connects founders to resources, mentors and advisors to develop their ventures into dynamic powerhouses. Founders can pitch to a panel for $175K (non-dilutive. Apply by Jan 16.
The Studio in the Woods seeks Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, people of color. “Writers will receive a stipend of $5,000, a 6-week residency at over 18 months”. Apply by Jan 8
Tulsa Artist Fellowship is a place-based, durational award focused on supporting independent arts practitioners. For a community of artists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The fellowship comes with $40,000 stipend over two years, a fully subsidized private studio space in Tulsa, and more. Apply by Jan 15
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Accelerators and/or Founder Programs
SXSW Pitch will be part of the SXSW Online digital experience. 2021 SXSW Pitch will feature 48 interactive technology companies from 8 different categories. These companies will virtually pitch and participate in a 5-minute Q&A with three judges. Applications are being accepted.
BOSS Lab, Pillsbury is dedicating Emerging Growth and Venture Capital lawyers and colleagues in complementary practices will provide considerable volunteer legal and advisory services to up to 50 innovative startups with high-growth potential, valued up to $20,000. Apply today.
Mielle Organics launched its $1,000,000 #MoreThanAStrand fund to provide educational, entrepreneurial, economic empowerment and business investment for Black women and women of color around the globe! More Details / Ongoing.
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