This workshop is designed to expand the horizons of anyone interested in the wide array of career opportunities within the pet and animal industry. We'll delve into both entrepreneurial and corporate career paths, emphasizing the potential for growth and innovation, especially for people of color. By highlighting the diverse roles and encouraging entrepreneurship, this workshop aims to inspire a new generation of professionals to enter and succeed in the pet care industry.

This workshop and attached services are covered by The HBCU Sponsorship for Professional Development.

About Lashonda Geffrard

The Black Pet Business Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering driven individuals in the pet and animal industry. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in their careers and become influential leaders within the industry.

Negotiating your salary can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming. In this workshop, Dallas, TX based career coach, Cory Steward, will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to confidently advocate for the compensation you deserve.

Join us to learn effective negotiation techniques, market research methods, how to identify your target compensation package, and communication skills that will empower you to navigate these conversations with ease and success.

This workshop is sponsored by Half Acre Initiative, a fund created by The HBCU Career Center to support professional development resources in the African Diaspora.

About Cory Steward

Game-changing track record of Fortune 500 companies, an average total compensation negotiated $187,000, and a 93% new-hire conversion, Cory Steward is Owner and Chief of Dallas’s top career coaching firm—Get Career Confidence—and is affectionately known as Career Coach Cory. As a Certified Career Coach specializing in interviews and salary negotiation, Cory's coached clients have landed opportunities with Apple…State Farm…Southwest Airlines…Emerson…Samsung…Envoy…His down-to-earth demeanor immediately sets the tone and incites instant trust between he and his clients who range from entry-level to executive.

This workshop will speak to the unique challenges that job seekers with 15+ years of work experience may face in job interviews. The HBCU Career Center developed the Interview Like a P.R.O. (ILAP) technique over a decade ago and has coached many groups and individual job seekers to use this interview technique for improved job search outcomes.

Attendees will be introduced to the 3 C’s of Successful Interviewing – Using great Communication skills to speak with Confidence about your Competencies!

This workshop will help you:

- Combat age discrimination in job interviews
- Synthesize years of experience and clarify your expertise
- Know when you have answered the interview question
- Predict the interview questions that you will be asked
- Identify the most appropriate stories to tell in job interviews
- Clearly articulate your roles and responsibilities
- Develop an orientation to speaking about outcomes
- Research and identify what employers are looking for in interviews

Ten attendees will have a chance to do mock interviews with Dr. R. These services are funded by The HBCU Sponsorship for Professional Development.

About Dr. Marcia F. Robinson

Dr. Marcia F. Robinson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the CEO of The HBCU Career Center. She’s an award-winning HR and leadership expert who is on a mission to make workplaces more inclusive and to help professionals find welcoming spaces that align with their V.I.S.A. (Values, Interests, Skills and Abilities). She does that by developing innovative and meaningful partnerships between HBCUs and corporations.

She is a researcher on career center effectiveness Workplace Automation through Artificial Intelligence technology. She has experience across Higher Education, Aviation, Hospitality, Technology, and the Public Sector and has been recognized as Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year for her work.

Her goal is to continue working with students, alumni, emerging and seasoned professionals, college career centers and employers to better engage and develop America’s diverse workforce.  These professionals, be they employees or business owners, will fulfill their dreams of lifelong sustainability through career and workplace success.

She believes successful graduates who sustain themselves, their families and their communities are the best ambassadors for the HBCU mission. They therefore, become the best protectors and advocates of the legacy of these great institutions.

Find Dr. Robinson featured in various career, entrepreneurship, human resources, workplace, employment trend publications, and speaking at national conferences. She is a member of the Forbes HR Council, has been featured as one of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2021) and as an Inclusive HR Influencer (2021).

Do you have 15+ years of work experience and aren’t sure what to keep on your resume anymore? For folks who are deep in their careers, especially if you’ve worked several jobs in that time, it can be challenging to decide what to keep on your resume and what to drop so that you stand out to recruiters.

Without falling into the trap of perfectionism, sometimes there’s a finishing touch that your resume could use to eliminate common errors and clarify your value even more. Learn what these things are. Come to this workshop if you feel like your resume is “done” but perhaps haven’t been getting the reaction you feel your experience deserves.

In this workshop, we’ll cover:

• How to identify the most relevant details to include on your resume.

• How to create a punchy resume that stands out in the 7 seconds recruiters say they take to scan your resume.

• Formatting tips to improve clarity.

• Top No-No’s that are easy to fix.

We encourage attendees to bring their resume and follow along. Following this workshop, 15 attendees will have a chance to get individual resume feedback from Dr. R.

This workshop and attached services are covered by The HBCU Sponsorship for Professional Development.

Up next: Join us next month for a workshop about job interview skills for workers beyond 40

About Dr. Marcia F. Robinson

Dr. Marcia F. Robinson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the CEO of The HBCU Career Center. She’s an award-winning HR and leadership expert who is on a mission to make workplaces more inclusive and to help professionals find welcoming spaces that align with their V.I.S.A. (Values, Interests, Skills and Abilities). She does that by developing innovative and meaningful partnerships between HBCUs and corporations.

She is a researcher on career center effectiveness Workplace Automation through Artificial Intelligence technology. She has experience across Higher Education, Aviation, Hospitality, Technology, and the Public Sector and has been recognized as Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year for her work.

Her goal is to continue working with students, alumni, emerging and seasoned professionals, college career centers and employers to better engage and develop America’s diverse workforce.  These professionals, be they employees or business owners, will fulfill their dreams of lifelong sustainability through career and workplace success.

She believes successful graduates who sustain themselves, their families and their communities are the best ambassadors for the HBCU mission. They therefore, become the best protectors and advocates of the legacy of these great institutions.

Find Dr. Robinson featured in various career, entrepreneurship, human resources, workplace, employment trend publications, and speaking at national conferences. She is a member of the Forbes HR Council, has been featured as one of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2021) and as an Inclusive HR Influencer (2021).

When it comes to economic security, many women face significant challenges. The wealth gap and gender wage gap make it difficult for many to get on firm financial footing. The AAUW Money Smart program is aimed at providing all women with the personal finance information they need to ensure their own financial security. As AAUW works to create more equitable systems, we also want to inform and empower women to optimize their earnings through educational programs like Money Smart.

This workshop will cover:

- The ins and outs of budgeting and ways to create a money plan that align with your personal values.
- How to manage existing credit and debt, including student
loans.

This workshop will be presented by Deborah McCall, Senior Program Manager at AAUW.

According to recent data, the average job seeker takes five to six months to land a new job after having conducted 2 to 4 interviews for every 20 applications and 10 to 20 interviews total.

So, even if you’re “doing good” in your job hunt, it can still be a difficult process and can be an even longer and thankless process depending on a range of external forces.

So, how do you plot a dynamic job search strategy that keeps you motivated, moving forward and touching all potential bases so that you can catapult yourself to your next career move? Hear from someone who has been in a hiring decision-making seat for 25 years and join us on June 12th to figure out!

We’ll cover:

• The elements of a successful job search strategy.

• A repeatable process that takes you from job board to application.

• Creating a focus for your job search and the WHY behind what you are looking for.

• Filtering which jobs to apply to and assessing whether you’re qualified for the job at hand.

• Why you shouldn’t be fooled by “Easy Apply” and “Quick Apply.”

• Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems and how to write a resume compatible with them.

• Using job boards as research for the future of work.

• How to cope with the difficulties of searching for new jobs.

This workshop is funded by our HBCU Fund for Professional Development.

Up next: Join us next month for a workshop about resume writing for workers beyond 40 on July 26th.

About Dr. Marcia F. Robinson

Dr. Marcia F. Robinson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is the CEO of The HBCU Career Center. She’s an award-winning HR and leadership expert who is on a mission to make workplaces more inclusive and to help professionals find welcoming spaces that align with their V.I.S.A. (Values, Interests, Skills and Abilities). She does that by developing innovative and meaningful partnerships between HBCUs and corporations.

She is a researcher on career center effectiveness Workplace Automation through Artificial Intelligence technology. She has experience across Higher Education, Aviation, Hospitality, Technology, and the Public Sector and has been recognized as Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year for her work.

Career seekers are more interested than ever in finding innovative ways to blend their professional work with social changemaking. Getting paid to do work you love while making the world a little better for everyone else is the epitome of a #careerwin!

Social impact work can be done by anyone, regardless of your major or profession. With the events of 2020, the future of work has been reimagined. Companies and organizations are prioritizing the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Traditional career opportunities are being redesigned, making the possibility of a purpose-driven career more attainable than ever.

Join me as I share with participants ways to design a career strategically, in a way that increases job satisfaction, contributes to challenging the status quo and aligns with the scope of any major or profession.

Attendees will learn:

• What it means to be a changemaker

• The roles they can engage in as changemakers

• How to identify career opportunities that support social change

About Marthea Pitts

Marthea Pitts, MSW, is a 3x award-winning workforce development career counselor and macro-focused (program design and policy) social worker. She is a current Educational Leadership PhD candidate at Florida A&M University.

Marthea is the Senior Consultant at The MSW Coach - a career education consulting company that partners with national, federal, and local governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and schools to better position job seekers and students for good quality, good-paying jobs.

The MSW Coach consulting company helps individuals and organization leaders reimagine P-20+ career education and on-ramp design for underresourced populations and communities through cradle-to-career education workshops and pathway design technical assistance using collective impact approaches & strategies to meet the holistic needs of job seekers and their families.

Do you have 15+ years of experience in your field and know that it’s time for a change? Making a pivot at this stage in one’s life can present unique challenges especially if you're over 40. In this workshop, we'll discuss the unique considerations that arise when you are deep in your career path but want to pivot and make a career change.

We'll cover:

• Getting clear on your pivoting goals and what you are looking for in a pivot

• Resume considerations for pivoting careers beyond 40

• Top Mistakes when pivoting beyond 40 and how to overcome them

• How to identify and explain transferable skills

• How to avoid age discrimination

Bonus for Attendees: 10 workshop attendees will have a chance to receive resume reviews from LaTrice Huff, sponsored by The HBCU Career Center.

About LaTrice Huff

LaTrice is a Career Coach and personal branding strategist passionate about helping professionals elevate to the next level of their careers. She has mentored hundreds of women, providing them with tools and skills to land six-figure promotions and negotiate higher salaries.

As an accomplished HR leader, LaTrice has over 10 years of success providing engaging professional development trainings to senior, mid, and entry-level professionals. With her unique coaching and training style, LaTrice transforms professionals into thriving, productive leaders by helping them discover their personal brand and know their worth.

Some believe that 70% of job opportunities never see the light of day on traditional online job boards. While there is debate around the exact percentage, one thing is for sure, networking is a powerful element of advancing your career and finding new opportunities.

This workshop aims to shed light on the "hidden job market" and equip participants with the necessary skills and strategies to navigate it through intentional networking.

We’ll cover:

• The concept of the hidden job market, and its prevalence and importance in the modern job search landscape.

• How to effectively expand your professional network through intentional networking.

• How to approach, prepare for, and follow up on informational interviews, a key tool in exploring the hidden job market.

• How to utilize different platforms for networking, including professional associations, alumni networks, conferences, and community connections in order to uncover hidden opportunities.

• How to develop a personalized Networking Roadmap that you can use as an action plan for building and nurturing professional relationships that lead to insider opportunities in your field of interest.

This workshop is designed to be an engaging and practical guide for job seekers and professionals alike, providing them with the tools they need to successfully navigate the hidden job market and accelerate their career progression.

About Dr. Daryl Crosby

A professional first, educator second, and a coach third, Dr. Crosby often says that he runs the triangle offense when it comes to helping people reach their maximum potential and crush their goals. 

With a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and a diverse background that includes a B.A. in Music Performance and a Masters in Teaching in Music Education from Hampton University, he brings a unique blend of skills, experiences, and passions to his work.

In addition to his work in education, Dr. Crosby is a dedicated career coach who assists individuals in pinpointing their employment goals, developing crucial career readiness skills, and formulating personalized career plans. He offers comprehensive guidance in resume building, interview preparation, networking strategies for career success, and much more. 

Have you ever desired to work for the Federal Government? It's no secret that landing a Federal Government job is not easy, but with the right information, you can create your dream career within the Federal Government. The application process and interview process requires a job search strategy that aligns with USAJOBS requirements.

Within this workshop, we will cover what it means to be a public service employee. Also, we will dive deep into understanding the types of opportunities that exist within the areas of information technology, human resources, financial management, office management, and public affairs.

Attendees will learn:

• How to tackle the Federal Government job application process via USAJOB.gov and job interviews.

• USAJOBS.gov job search strategy tips and how to properly review announcements.

• The best way to develop a Federal Government resume and supporting documentation.

• The top myths about working for the Federal Government.

• Resources for veterans, recent graduates, current professionals, and professionals with disabilities.

About Kanika Tolver

Kanika Tolver is the CEO and founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, D.C., where she helps clients transform their careers with coaching programs, events, webinars and digital resources to help people reach their career goals. An in-demand coach, consultant, speaker and thought leader, she has been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio, Yahoo!, Black Enterprise, Glassdoor.com, Entrepreneur.com, The Washington Post and a variety of radio interviews and podcasts. Kanika is the author of the acclaimed title, 'Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work.'

Job hunting with 25+ years of experience can present some unique challenges. LaTrice Huff is an expert career coach and personal branding specialist that will share key insights on how to navigate communicating your value to employers beyond the age of 40.

We'll cover:

• The do's and don'ts of resume writing beyond 40

• How to overcome perceived age discrimination

• How to be proactive about potential objections

• How to use your age as your strength

• The overall hiring process from writing ATS friendly resumes, to interviews and negotiation

Bonus for Attendees: Workshop attendees will have a chance to receive resume reviews from LaTrice Huff, sponsored by The HBCU Career Center.

About LaTrice Huff

LaTrice is a Career Coach and personal branding strategist passionate about helping professionals elevate to the next level of their careers. She has mentored hundreds of women, providing them with tools and skills to land six-figure promotions and negotiate higher salaries.

As an accomplished HR leader, LaTrice has over 10 years of success providing engaging professional development trainings to senior, mid, and entry-level professionals. With her unique coaching and training style, LaTrice transforms professionals into thriving, productive leaders by helping them discover their personal brand and know their worth.

Are you ready to level up your resume and land your next 6-figure role? Join us for an exclusive resume workshop hosted by Tiffany Tate, CEO of Career Maven Consulting.

In this workshop, we'll cover:

• The art of crafting a winning resume for high paying roles.

• How to tailor your resume to your ideal job .

• Strategies to optimize it for ATS conversion and recruiter callbacks.

• How to make decisions about what to keep or cut from your resume if you have 5+ years of experience.

This interactive workshop is designed to help you leave with actionable steps toward a powerful resume that propels your career forward. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional future. Register now and unlock your full career potential!

Bonus for Attendees: Workshop attendees will have a chance to receive resume reviews from Tiffany Tate sponsored by The HBCU Career Center.

About Tiffany Tate

Tiffany is the CEO and founder of Career Maven Consulting, where she helps individuals and companies reimagine the future of work through coaching, digital education, and learning & development for organizations and teams.

As an in-demand coach, consultant, speaker and thought leader, she has been featured on Forbes, Well + Good, The Everymom, The Muse and a variety of podcasts. She is a master in coaching professionals to learn, lead, and grow at work. Tiffany is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Diversity Educator, and MBTI Certified.

Learn how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments and find the right words — and the confidence — to negotiate for better benefits and pay.Work Smart will help you:

• Determine your personal value.

• Set your target salary and benefits.

• Create your strategy to make your pitch.

• Practice, practice, practice.

This workshop is presented in partnership with the American Association of University Women, an organization that has been fighting for women’s career advancement since 1881.

This workshop is open to all!

About the AAUW

The American Association of University Women's online and in-person salary negotiation classes have reached hundreds of thousands of women nationwide and are helping them to push for the pay, benefits and leadership roles they deserve.The history of the AAUW mirrors the progress of women in the United States. As the number of women graduating from college grew, so did their membership.Their advocacy efforts have propelled countless new laws, including the Equal Pay Act, first proposed in 1945 and finally passed in 1963; the Title IX amendment in 1972; the Family and Medical Leave Act in 1993; the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009; and the Paycheck Fairness Act, which was passed by the U.S. Representatives in 2019 but is awaiting action in the Senate.

As a new grad, you may struggle with communicating your sharpened set of values, interests, skills and abilities (V.I.S.A.) on your resume.

Whether you're excited to hit the ground running on your post-grad job hunt, or you feel like you don't have enough experience to land the role you want, this workshop will give you actionable steps for writing a stand out resume that gets you closer to your goals.

If you’re a soon-to-be grad or recent grad, join us for this crash course on building a powerful resume:

This workshop will cover:

• The fundamentals of resume writing.

• How to write a powerful resume even if you feel like you "don't have a lot of experience.”

• Student activities and experiences you should include on your resume as a new grad.

• How to connect experience in common college student jobs to an entry level position in a new industry.

• A template of a resume that you can reference.

• How to troubleshoot your new grad job search strategy if you’re struggling to find that first job out of college.

Bonus for Attendees: Workshop attendees will have a chance to receive resume reviews from Cory Steward, sponsored by The HBCU Career Center.

About Cory Steward

Game-changing track record of Fortune 500 companies, an average total compensation negotiated $187,000, and a 93% new-hire conversion, Cory Steward is Owner and Chief of Dallas’s top career coaching firm—Get Career Confidence—and is affectionately known as Career Coach Cory. As a Certified Career Coach specializing in interviews and salary negotiation, Cory's coached clients have landed opportunities with Apple…State Farm…Southwest Airlines…Emerson…Samsung…Envoy…His down-to-earth demeanor immediately sets the tone and incites instant trust between he and his clients who range from entry-level to executive.

A resume that shows your personal brand helps you attract your ideal role with less work and in less time. It makes your job search easier because it tells your unique story. In this workshop, LaTrice Huff will share the exact steps for writing a standout resume that shows your personal brand and attracts recruiters and hiring managers. LaTrice will teach you 3 simple steps to create a great resume that highlights your personal brand to help you land more job interviews. You’re 3 steps away from having Recruiters and Hiring Managers hunting you down! LaTrice will share all her secrets to get you an irresistible resume.

You'll learn:

• How to show your personal brand on your resume

• How to attract interviews and offers for your ideal role with a branded resume

• How to get your resume noticed by recruiters and hiring managers

• Personal Branding Mistakes you’re making on your resume

• How to create an ATS Resume to get past online application systems

BONUS: Registrants will receive a free, confidential, expert resume review from our TopResume resume review tool.

PLEASE READ: To participate in this workshop, registrants MUST follow this two step registration process:

1. Register on Eventbrite below.

2. Upload a PDF of your resume to The HBCU Career Center's job board HERE by AUGUST 11TH so TopResume can review your resume and send you your personalized feedback before the workshop (Please note: LaTrice Huff will use the registrant resumes (anonymously) to tailor topics discussed in this session, as such, attendees must do this to participate in the workshop).

About LaTrice Huff

LaTrice is a Career Coach and personal branding strategist passionate about helping professionals elevate to the next level of their careers. She has mentored hundreds of women, providing them with tools and skills to land six-figure promotions and negotiate higher salaries.

As an accomplished HR leader, LaTrice has over 10 years of success providing engaging professional development trainings to senior, mid, and entry-level professionals. With her unique coaching and training style, LaTrice transforms professionals into thriving, productive leaders by helping them discover their personal brand and know their worth.

At The HBCU Career Center, we like to say: The Future of Work is already here! Over the last few years we've seen new heights of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) adoption.

This last year? Well, we've just seen a major ramp up in the broad realization of the value and potential work/life challenges and changes that AI will bring.

The World Economic Forum predicts advanced technologies such as AI, robotics and machine learning will replace approximately 85 million jobs by 2025.

In this session we'll discuss some skills that we believe you will need to develop to stay ahead in the future of work. We'll cover:

• The latest advancements in AI - what tools are the big players?

• Why it's so important to know what tech advancements are happening in your industry and your career.

• How to build a quit-your-job-before-your-job-quits you plan.

• What industries are projected to be replaced by AI vs. changed and why?

• How do we navigate uncertainty?

• Where can you go to research new tech in your industry?

“I’m not at the beginning of my career, but I’m also not at the end.” If this sounds like you, mark your calendar for June 29th!

Are you at that point in your career where you’ve been doing the same thing for a long time, are hungry for something new, yet uncertain about making risky career moves as you get closer to retirement?

This workshop will be led by HR executive, Dr. Marcia F. Robinson, who will give personalized resume coaching to a small group of 25 professionals who want to stay competitive in the mature years of their career. Join us if you want to:

• Gain heightened confidence and actionable steps for improving your resume to meet your goal.

• Learn how you can make your resume stand out to an HR executive.

• Learn common mistakes made in resumes from workers that have 10-30+ years of experience.

• Get a chance to ask questions around your unique career journey in a small group setting.

BONUS: Registrants will receive 15 bullets of individualized resume feedback from Dr. R using her POWERSCAN framework.

PLEASE READ: To participate in this workshop, registrants MUST follow this two step registration process:

1. Register on this Eventbrite page.

2. Upload your resume to The HBCU Career Center's job board HERE by JUNE 15TH so that Dr. R can review your resume and send you your personalized POWERSCAN notes before the workshop (Please note: Dr. R will use the registrant resumes (anonymously) to tailor topics discussed in this session, as such, attendees must do this to participate in the workshop).

About Dr. Marcia F. Robinson

Dr. Marcia Robinson, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-CP is the Founder and CEO of The HBCU Career Center. She’s an award-winning HR and leadership expert who is on a mission to diversify and improve both organizations and BIPOC talent and communities. Her past work includes establishing the Center for Career and Professional Development, Cheyney Internship Institute, Center for Work and Human Capital Development, and the Technology Application for Professional Success (TAPS) programs at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, and she’s currently a researcher on Workplace Automation through Artificial Intelligence technology. She has experience across Higher Education, Aviation, Hospitality, Technology, and Public sectors and has been recognized as Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year for her work.

Find Dr. Robinson featured in various career, entrepreneurship, human resources, workplace, employment trend publications, and speaking at national conferences. She is a member of the Forbes HR Council and has been featured as one of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2021) and an Inclusive HR Influencer (2021).

Have you been thinking about transitioning into a new line of work but aren't sure where to start?

If you're a seasoned professional and looking for some support in making a big change in your career, join expert career coach, Cory Steward, in this workshop about transitioning from one Career to the NEXT.

Here's what we'll cover:

• Understanding your why for switching careers

• Strategies to transition to a new career

• Evaluating the Pros and Cons of switching careers

• The power of transferable skills

• Properly planning to pivot

About Cory Steward

Game-changing track record of Fortune 500 companies, an average total compensation negotiated $187,000, and a 93% new-hire conversion, Cory Steward is Owner and Chief of Dallas’s top career coaching firm—Get Career Confidence—and is affectionately known as Career Coach Cory. As a Certified Career Coach specializing in interviews and salary negotiation, Cory's coached clients have landed opportunities with Apple…State Farm…Southwest Airlines…Emerson…Samsung…Envoy…His down-to-earth demeanor immediately sets the tone and incites instant trust between he and his clients who range from entry-level to executive.

Is fear holding you back from the life you really want? Are you scared to apply for the job you really want, ask for a raise from your boss, or go after that promotion you know you deserve? Or, maybe you want to change careers but worry about job stability. If this sounds like you, join LaTrice Huff for this workshop where she'll share the exact 3-step formula her clients use to overcome fear and have the careers they desire.

You’ll Learn:

• LaTrice's proven 3-step Conquer Your Fear formula to advance in your career

• The role fear plays in your job search & what it’s costing you in your career

• How fear is holding you back from the career moves you want to make

• How to get over application anxiety and apply for the roles you really want

• When feeling comfortable is really keeping you stuck

Do you dream of pursuing your passions while earning a living? During this workshop, you will learn how to take the first steps toward making money from what you love! Join us to hear financial planner Brielle Bryant-Erales discuss:

• Should you start a side hustle/business in the first place?

• How to brainstorm ideas

• How to research your market

• How to define a target audience

• Examples of products and services

*Open to all HBCU students and alumni*

Statement from the Speaker: Brielle Bryant-Erales

Hey, I’m Brielle! I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and I currently live in Boston, MA. Though this workshop will show you skills applicable to all walks of life, I am a financial coach who works to improve the relationship women have with their money and give them hope that they may become debt-free for those who are struggling with debt and are unsure of how to handle their finances.

In 2014, I had my "never again" moment in my freshman year of college. After an unexpected life event made me realize how financially ill-equipped I was, I began to panic. I had about 20 cents to my name, lived over 3,000 miles away from my family, and my phone bill was cut off. I’ve never felt so financially vulnerable and afraid. Little did I know, this experience was a blessing in disguise and sparked a fire in me. Now, I coach women who might have experienced similar situations and lead them in the right direction.

I know that talking about finances is a touchy subject, but I also know how financial literacy can change the trajectory of people's lives, so it's extremely helpful to be open about it.To fast forward...By the grace of God, in October 2021, I was able to pay off the rest of my debt in about 18 months, which was $34,000, and I became debt free!

With my experience and knowledge, I am able to help women create healthy financial habits and get them to think about creating generational wealth. I am also here to help women achieve their goals, avoid financial pitfalls, and create a path to financial freedom.

This workshop will provide tools for emerging professionals to examine their personal traits and characteristics and discover how they might leverage them to build a successful engineering career.

In a world that is more integrated than ever, the solutions to tomorrow’s problems will need to take a more interdisciplinary approach.

The more emerging professionals can see how their eclectic backgrounds can complement their technical pursuits, the better they can approach the world's future challenges.

Are you considering attending an HBCU for law school? If you don't know where to start with the law school application process or feel overwhelmed, this workshop is for you! Join The VALUE Coach, Aigné S. Goldsby, Esq., to hear her top tips for nailing your law school application.

This workshop will give you guidance over the law school application process from start to finish. Learn how to:

• Avoid the top 7 law school application mistakes

• Navigate the law school application process

• Make your application stand out from the rest so you can achieve your lawyer dreams

• End your confusion about the LSAT and when to take it

• Stop wasting your time and money on things that don’t work

There are many misconceptions about working in the world of talent agencies. You’ve seen the movies where the “hot-shot-get it done at all costs agent” does whatever it takes to land their client the deal. It is true that talent agents are the key to connecting talent to all aspects of the Entertainment Industry, but what you see on the screen is a dramatization. The reality is that there are many different skill sets needed to be a great agent and there are a wide range of positions within a talent agency.

In this workshop attendees will learn:

• The role and mission of the Association of Talent Agencies (ATA)

• The fundamentals, culture, work environment and exciting challenges that come with working in the talent agency business.

• The experience and transferrable skills that talent agencies are looking for when filling openings.

• Useful resources and best practices to find opportunities.

• How candidates can best position themselves to stand out when applying to and interviewing for positions with a talent agency.

Learn how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments and find the right words — and the confidence — to negotiate for better benefits and pay.

We’ve partnered with the American Association of University Women, an organization that has been fighting for women’s career advancement since 1881, to bring you this workshop.

Work Smart will help you:

• Determine your personal value.

• Set your target salary and benefits.

• Create your strategy to make your pitch.

• Practice, practice, practice.

About the AAUW

The American Association of University Women's online and in-person salary negotiation classes have reached hundreds of thousands of women nationwide and are helping them to push for the pay, benefits and leadership roles they deserve.

The history of the AAUW mirrors the progress of women in the United States. As the number of women graduating from college grew, so did their membership.

Their advocacy efforts have propelled countless new laws, including the Equal Pay Act, first proposed in 1945 and finally passed in 1963; the Title IX amendment in 1972; the Family and Medical Leave Act in 1993; the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009; and the Paycheck Fairness Act, which was passed by the U.S. Representatives in 2019 but is awaiting action in the Senate.

Interviewing is a skillset that can unlock doors to financial goals and career dreams. It’s something we don’t do everyday yet it can change our lives forever.

Acing the interview can be challenging. However, there is an easy way to increase the likelihood of getting hired if you’re willing to do what others don’t.

Join this workshop if you want to be more confident, be likable and make a positive impression in the interview. You will learn:

• The formula for a successful interview

• How to leave a positive impression on the interviewer

• How to be confident, but not cocky

• Unique ways to stand out in the interview process

• The right questions to ask in the interview

About Cory Steward

Game-changing track record of Fortune 500 companies, an average total compensation negotiated $187,000, and a 93% new-hire conversion, Cory Steward is Owner and Chief of Dallas’s top career coaching firm—Get Career Confidence—and is affectionately known as Career Coach Cory. As a Certified Career Coach specializing in interviews and salary negotiation, Cory’s coached clients have landed opportunities with Apple…State Farm…Southwest Airlines…Emerson…Samsung…Envoy…His down-to-earth demeanor immediately sets the tone and incites instant trust between he and his clients who range from entry-level to executive.

If you think that working in Tech means "coding", think again! The world of Tech offers a long list of possibilities and it is becoming increasingly important that we see how our careers might intersect with Tech. Come to this workshop if you want an overview of Tech Careers, tools to plan your transition into a Tech job, and resources for upskilling.

This workshop will:

• Give you an overview of the Tech ecosystem as well as an understanding of the categories of Tech Careers

• Outline practical steps in the form of an actionable checklist tailored to you specific scenario - student or entry level or professional seeking to transition into Tech

• Debunk many of the popular myths associated with venturing into a Tech Career

• Layout resources available for upskilling, training, and certification

About Sheunopa Mugobogobo

This workshop will be led by Sheunopa Mugobogobo, a Technology Consultant at Accenture and 3x Certified Agile professional. Dedicated to demystifying Tech, Sheunopa brings her years of experience in Tech along with her insights from being a student pursuing a Tech degree, to equip you to be better positioned for that Tech career.

As I write this description from my office in Abu Dhabi, I think about what I wish I would’ve known earlier in my college career to better prepare for a global career. This workshop is designed to do just that. We will be going over:

• Paths of least resistance to create a career that is not limited to the confines of national borders.

• How to network your way into global opportunities.

• Where to look for global opportunities.

• Most importantly, how to prepare yourself for a career that is limitless.

These are gems that I picked up over my five and half years of working abroad and my 14 years since graduating from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

Some of the pre-work that is worth doing in preparation for this workshop is to build a LinkedIn profile, think of 3 countries you would like to work in, and to have a draft of your resume ready.

About Garvin Reid

Garvin Reid is an Assistant Director of Employer Relations at New York University Abu Dhabi. In his role he does one-on-one career coaching with undergraduate students from all over the world where he helps to guide and prepare them for global careers, most of which begin in the United Arab Emirates. He also manages a team of three which are responsible for a number of events such as career fairs and networking nights which are a means to expose NYUAD students to life beyond their undergraduate experience. Garvin is a graduate of the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at NYU Steinhardt where he earned his Masters degree and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania where he earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management. He is a first generation American born to Jamaican parents in the Bronx, NY. He is currently living in Abu Dhabi with his wife, dog and many plants that he is proud of. He is an avid traveler and photographer.

It’s no secret that the economy has changed drastically in the past two years. The Great Resignation is still in full swing and workers are changing career paths more than ever. In this workshop we’ll talk about four big themes of workplace evolution right now and what that means for what you should be highlighting on your resume if you want to stand out.

Join us if you want to learn the latest, newest and best in resume writing.

In this workshop we’ll be covering:

• New resume trends and patterns

• How to make your resume stand out from the crowd

• Which digital skills are in demand that should be highlighted

• Which skills are appealing to employers in a hybrid/remote work context

• How to demonstrate your personal values on a resume

• How to highlight your ability to adapt to new business challenges

About Dr. Marcia F. Robinson

Dr. Marcia F. Robinson, SPHR, SHRM-CP is the CEO of The HBCU Career Center and a member of Forbes HR Council. She’s an award-winning HR and leadership expert who is on a mission to help organizations and the BIPOC talent community experience better alignment through inclusivity. Her past work includes professional resume writer, career coach and leadership roles in four university career centers where she established innovative and creative programs to connect employers with emerging and experienced talent. Dr. Robinson is a researcher on the future of work and how workplace automation and artificial intelligence technology will impact work, workers and workplaces. She has experience across Higher Education, Aviation, Hospitality, Technology, and Public sectors and has been recognized as Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year for her work.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? You can have a job that you love and the salary you deserve. It's possible when you know the thoughts and beliefs that are keeping you stuck. Establishing new beliefs that will work for you can be easy and simple. In this training, you’ll discover the 7 beliefs blocking you from your dream job. It's time to stop the self-sabotaging thoughts and get into action!

You’ll Learn:

• Common cultural phrases & beliefs that keep you stuck in your role too long

• What’s holding you back from having the career of your dreams

• How to negotiate and get the salary you deserve

• How to change your thoughts around networking & build real relationships

• How to overcome imposter syndrome & self-doubt

About LaTrice Huff

LaTrice is a Career Coach and personal branding strategist passionate about helping professionals elevate to the next level of their careers. She has mentored hundreds of women, providing them with tools and skills to land six-figure promotions and negotiate higher salaries.

As an accomplished HR leader, LaTrice has over 10 years of success providing engaging professional development trainings to senior, mid, and entry-level professionals. With her unique coaching and training style, LaTrice transforms professionals into thriving, productive leaders by helping them discover their personal brand and know their worth.