Part 2 — Career Ready: How Employers are Leveraging HBCUs for Diverse Leader Talent
Guest presenters:
- Stephen Ball, Senior Vice President External Engagement, Wells Fargo
- Walter P. Cooper, Sr., Director of Career Education/Leadership Development Center, Tuskegee University
- Diana Nguyen, Human Resources College Recruiting and Placement Specialist, NextEra Energy
Opening Remarks: Whitney Cunningham Walker, Senior Community Relations Specialist, Florida Power & Light Company
FCAN Host: Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director for Network Partnerships
While Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) represent 3% of US colleges and universities, they produce almost 20% of Black college graduates and 25% of Black STEM graduates. As companies invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplaces, HBCUs are key partners in identifying well-rounded, diverse leaders who are career ready. HBCUs utilize intentional strategies that embed career readiness throughout a student’s tenure. Their unique role in developing the whole student prepares these new hires to transition to the workplace ready to contribute.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How HBCUs embed career readiness throughout their college experience
- How employers look to HBCUs to find diverse talent ready to lead
- How employers and communities can connect with HBCUs to foster more career opportunities for students of color
This webinar was made possible by the generous support of:
Event Details
Webinar: The Promise of Florida HBCUs, Part 2 — Career Ready: How Employers are Leveraging HBCUs for Diverse Leader Talent
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST