Future Proof: An Entrepreneurial Accelerator For Your Career
Who Needs A 5-year Plan, When You’re Future Proof
Welcome to HBCUvc's Future Proof Career Accelerator, a program designed specifically for rising sophomores and juniors enrolled at Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). HBCUvc is known for building a community that transforms the career journey of its members. We’re offering a new program designed for our earliest members to discover career paths that lead to entrepreneurial success. As a rising sophomore or junior at an HBCU, you're at a pivotal point in your academic and professional journey, and some of the choices you make (or don’t make) could have a compounding impact on your career. The Future Proof Career Accelerator provides you with insider knowledge, access, mentorship, and networks to help you design a career of your choice, whether you’re aiming for tech, finance, venture capital, or entrepreneurship.
What You’ll Gain:
Comprehensive Knowledge: Over a four-week virtual series, dive deep into career planning, emerging technologies, startups, and venture capital. Learn from industry leaders and gain insights that will shape your future.
Enhanced Soft Skills: Our program focuses not only on technical knowledge but also on developing critical soft skills. These are the interpersonal skills that make you a standout candidate for internships and job opportunities.
Career Navigation Tools: Whether you’re currently interning or looking to create your own project experience, Future Proof equips you with the tools to navigate your career choices effectively.
Entrepreneurial Foundations: Thinking of starting your own business or becoming an investor? Our program lays the foundational blocks to help you understand and embark on entrepreneurial or investment ventures.
Program Highlights
Virtual Learning
Participate in engaging 90-minute virtual sessions over four weeks, starting July 11th. Our flexible format allows you to balance this program alongside your summer activities.
Community
Become part of the extensive HBCUvc network of HBCU students, alumni, and industry leaders. vibrant community of HBCU students, alumni, and industry leaders. Build lasting connections that can support your career growth and entrepreneurial ambitions.
Internships & Laptop Prizes
Share your resume in our exclusive database, giving you the chance to be selected for internships at top startups and companies. Plus, based on your successful completion of the program and the quality of your project, you could win one of three prizes for a new laptop.
Application Deadline: July 8, 2024, 11:59 PM ET
Guest Speakers
-
Bie Aweh
TALENT DEVELOPER AND INVESTOR
-
Kendall Camp
PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER
MICROSOFT -
Ryan Jackson
2024 HBCUvc FELLOW/SUMMER VC ASSOCIATE
COLLAB CAPITAL -
Hadiyah Mujhid
FOUNDER AND CEO
HBCUvc -
Errol Parker
2024 HBCUvc FELLOW/INVESTMENT ANALYST
BLACK TECH NATION VENTURES -
Maryanna Quigless
PRODUCT DIRECTOR
META -
Denise Woodard
FOUNDER AND CEO
PARTAKE FOODS