HBCU First

Thank you Brighid Power, Ed.D. and Clint Carrens for sharing your time and expertise with our students over the past 5 weeks in the #HBCU Career Accelerator — a workshop series equipping Historically #Black College and University students with career planning skills. Student Said: "I wish this wasn’t our last session with Indeed—I’m really going to miss Dr. Power and Mr. Carrens. I hope you can bring them back for the next cohort.“ — Kaitlyn Murray, Xavier University of Louisiana I learned how to orient my goals with small, measurable actions in a way that can help me make progress toward larger ambitions.” — Amirah Barrett, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University “My biggest takeaway is to Create a Vision, Prioritize Relationships, and to Always be ready for an Opportunity.” — Abigail Morris, Tuskegee University “I wish Indeed would be longer than 5 weeks. Indeed provided powerful information that is necessary for students going into their career.” — La’Reaya Bailey, Bethune-Cookman University ---------- And thank you Matt Berndt for creating this partnership, leading to over 500 HBCU First students graduating from Indeed's Job Search Academy!

Thank you to Tiffany Armstrong for a powerful #HBCU Communication Accelerator with #Deloitte on The Art of Networking! Students said: "My biggest takeaway was to take my time when speaking and be genuine when communicating, and don't look at people like a business." — Amira Connae Manley, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University "I learned the right way to network: ? Define your objectives in attending the event ? Find out which organizations will be at the event ? Research to learn more about those companies ? Craft a brief elevator pitch to introduce yourself? ? Find out how people in your industry typically dress for work ? Choose clothing that conveys a polished image ? Get into a positive mindset before the event" — Oluwateniola Adepoju, Grambling State University "Networking can be as easy or as hard as you make it. While yes you should remain professional it’s as easy as maintaining a lighthearted conversation." — Jhamarri B., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University -------- Thank you Janaya Sydney of Spelman College and Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And thank you Derrick Tinsley for your support and partnership!

Thank you to James McBain for leading an insightful #HBCU #Wealth Accelerator with U.S. Bank on financial planning. Students said: "Even if you are not sure about exactly what you want your career to be, as long as you are applying yourself in whatever you do, the right career path will find you." — Malikah Abdul-Wali, Howard University "I’ll budget to manage my expenses in college, avoid debt, and build strong financial habits. I also plan to save and make small investments early to prepare for bigger financial decisions later in my career." — Jayden Minisee, Tuskegee University "My biggest takeaway from this session was getting a better understanding of what a financial planner does and that they not only cover taxes, but they extend to trusts and wills." — Brandi Ling, Howard University “After this session, I will teach another student on campus how to save money properly.” — Joseph Thomas III, Jackson State University -------- Thank you Janaya Sydney of Spelman College and Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And thank you Valerie Davis for your continued support!

Thank you to Brighid Power, Ed.D. and Clint Carrens for leading an insightful #HBCU #Career Accelerator with Indeed on Evaluating & Negotiating Offers. Students said: "My biggest takeaway was learning how to appropriately ask questions that might initially seem sensitive during the hiring process." — Ca’Darius Isaac, Xavier University of Louisiana "It's okay to decline offers when they don't reach your expectations, and it's also okay to reevaluate your options when it comes to deciding on certain offers." — nazhay kavanaugh, Clark Atlanta University "Do not ghost employers, even if you no longer have interest in the company." — Amira Connae Manley, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University -------- Thank you Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And a special thanks to Matt Berndt for your leadership and partnership!

Thank you to Tremesha Preddie, MBA for an inspiring #HBCU Communication Accelerator with Deloitte on Personal Purpose! Students said: "Strengths are what excite you, not just what your good at." — Kyla Hurdle, Fayetteville State University "Before this session, I never really thought about my personal purpose . I just always knew what I wanted to do, but now I am planning on taking more time to figure myself out." — Ronecia Hood, Fort Valley State University "This session helped me get clarity on what my purpose may be in life. " — Kaitlyn Murray, Xavier University of Louisiana -------- Thank you Janaya Sydney of Spelman College and Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And thank you Derrick Tinsley for your leadership!

Thank you to Bobby Bradley for leading an informative #HBCU #Wealth Accelerator with U.S. Bank on borrowing. Students said: "My biggest takeaway was having credit and preparing to take out loans isn't a bad thing if you know how to borrow responsibly." — Amirah Barrett, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University “The information about student loans was most valuable to me because it’s something I’m dealing with currently.” — Nevaeh Judge, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University "I'm interested in getting a credit card for the first time and today's session helped me on how to apply for one and how to use it." — Windie Angelle, Dillard University -------- Thank you Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And thank you Valerie Davis for your support and leadership!

Thank you to Clint Carrens and Brighid Power, Ed.D. for leading an informative #HBCU #Career Accelerator with Indeed on Interviewing. Students said: "My biggest takeaway was using learning how to use The STAR Method interviews: Situation, Task, Action, Results." — Aricka Coriolan, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University "I learned to research the company, study the job description, practice my story, prepare my questions, and manage the details." — Shaymaa Falih, North Carolina Central University "Employers won’t know why they should hire you if you don’t tell them why." — Joshua Udo, Grambling State University -------- Thank you Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And a special thanks to Matt Berndt for your continued partnership!

Thank you to Jessica Camilo, MBA for a passionate and candid #HBCU Communication Accelerator with Deloitte on Elevator Pitches! Students said: "Make your intro stand out no matter who you are meeting." — Morgan H., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University "My biggest takeaway was to read the room and maintain strong eye-contact while presenting my elevator pitch." — Jean Luc Bazimya, Grambling State University "Before today, i didn't have a well structured elevator pitch. Today I corrected that, which I will use tomorrow for the career fair." — Sydney Switzer -------- Thank you Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees College and Janaya Sydney of Spelman College for hosting. And thank you Derrick Tinsley for your continued partnership!

Thank you to Marquisha Crosby for leading an insightful #HBCU #Wealth Accelerator with U.S. Bank on budgeting and saving. Students said: “I can apply what I learned to my day-to-day college life to help keep track of my spending.” — Mar'keria Brown, Claflin University "Budgeting is not just for people that have too much or too little money." —David Orisakwe, Grambling State University "I learned that it's important to make an emotional connection to my financial goals." — Amira Connae Manley, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University -------- Thank you Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees College for hosting. And thank you Valerie Davis for creating this partnership!

Thank you to Brittani Thomas of Nordstrom for leading an uplifting #HBCU Master Class on Creating Healthy Boundaries! Our students said: “Setting boundaries is self care!” – Kaylah Elliott, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University “I learned to set boundaries and not expect people to automatically know my boundaries.” – Autumn Culver, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University “I enjoyed literally everything about today’s workshop. I needed this more than anybody knows.” – Kennedy Horton, Albany State University -------- Thank you Azzel Khouri of Norfolk State University and Vanessa Sherman of Voorhees University for hosting. And thank you Vicky Hidalgo for creating this partnership!