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Education and Career Advancement Opportunities
Tailored resources for your career and educational journey!
Training and Conference Scholarships
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.
NSF and Georgia State's Cybersecurity Research Group are recruiting students for a FREE virtual cyber training and internship program. You’ll learn top industry cyber skills, coding languages and receive $2400. Apply by Jan 31.
Spelman College opened applications for 8 female Freshman or Sophomore to receive FREE virtual training for 8-weeks in data science, statistics, Python and a $4,000 stipend. Apply by Mar 15.
TechLabs is hosting four virtual FREE #codeathome bootcamps! Data Science, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence or UX Design programs are 8-weeks for 8-10 hours per week. Apply by Jan 28.
Career Development and Advancement
Skillsoft is hosting a 12-hour online workshop/bootcamp to teach participants the fundamentals of data visualization and how they can use it to support data-driven decision-making and a data-driven culture. Register by Jan 25.
Skillsoft is also hosting a Python bootcamp starting today (Jan 18) aimed for beginners in computer programming, who want to learn Python. You’ll learn the syntax, jargon commonly used, develop small and easy computer programs, and build the future-ready skills needed to accelerate your career. Replays will be available.
General Assembly is hosting a Career Camp — a weeklong virtual festival of free workshops, panel discussions, and interactive events for dynamic professional development. From Jan. 25–29, From personal branding, explore salary negotiation strategies, recharge your resume and more!
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!
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Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Tailored resources for diverse-owned businesses and underrepresented founders.
Grants, Pitch Competitions and Funding
Tech-inspired student entrepreneurs! Interested in technology and entrepreneurship can apply to the Launchpad Spring Fellowship now! Apply by Jan 29
LISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe's Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. The next grant application period opens on January 26th.
Fund for Teachers awards grants to grade school teacher to pursue self-designed professional learning. For the upcoming summer, Fund for Teachers grants will cover learning experiences within the continental United States and Hawaii. Apply by Jan 21. $5K for individuals and $10K for a team
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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.
The Department of Defense and National Security Innovation Network, 2021 X-Force Fellowship program will allow undergraduate and graduate students to work on solutions to national security problems. Apply by Feb. 1.
The NGA Accelerator is seeking companies to participate in its inaugural 13-week program. $1 million in perks, office space, mentorship, $100,000 in grant funding, investor connections and direct feedback from NGA. Participants will temporarily relocate to St. Louis for the duration of the program, which is set to launch March 22. Apply by Jan 17.
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