Working While Black Career Series

To confront racial bias and to address workplace challenges encountered more by Black people than others, The University Career Center will offer opportunities designed to advance career education experiences and career outcomes for Black students. 

The Center will host events and provide resources to prepare students to thrive in professional spaces, navigate challenges, and explore whether potential employers value and embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

All Events Are Virtual via Zoom and will be recorded.
All Terps Are Welcome to Attend!

Working While Black Career Series is a series of 4 Virtual Workshops presented on the following Mondays @ 6pm: 

• 10/12/2020 - Working While Black: How to Evaluate a Quality Job Opportunity
• Have you started to think about Creating Wealth? Representatives from Kaiser Permanente’s Economic Opportunity & Impact team will share their ideas about  Wealth Creation, Upward Mobility and how to evaluate employment opportunities for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• 10/19/2020 - Working While Black: Insights from UMD Employer Partners
• Join us for a virtual discussion with Black professionals from various industries about their career paths, experiences they’ve encountered in the workplace, and tips on how to manage challenges while pursuing professional goals.  We’ll also ask panelists to provide insight on how their organizations have responded to recent social unrest and the Black Lives Matter movement.
• Moderator: Keith Alexander – Reporter, Washington Post
• Panelists:Stephanie Brodie PhD – Sr. Researcher, Toole Design Group
• Omar Eaton-Martinez – Sr. Fellow, American Alliance of Museums
• Brandon Lucas - Technology Consultant Associate, PwC
• Victor Powell – Principal, Alexandria City Public Schools
• Lauren Scott – HR Specialist, Department of Defense
• 11/9/2020 - Working While Black: Personal Fuel to Empower your Professional Journey
• Terp alum, educator, and senior administrator at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Charles R. Davidson, JD, PhD, is all about empowerment for Black students and other students of color! He believes that part of his mission is to “elevate every Black person that I meet.” Tune in to hear his inspiring message and get fired up about yourself and your future!