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⏭️ Upcoming Events

💼 Explore Careers in Finance with Vanguard

Not sure what career path is right for you? Want to learn more about the financial industry? Join ColorStackVT and Vanguard to explore career tracks in finance & tech, hear from professionals about their journeys, and get insights on making career decisions.

👨🏾‍💼 Perfect for students who:

✅ Know little about finance but want to learn

✅ Want to explore career options

✅ Feel unsure about their future career path

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain career clarity—see you there!

🥂Black In Computer Science Mixer

Join us for the Black in Computer Science Mixer, an evening dedicated to fostering connections, building community, and celebrating Black excellence in tech! This event is packed with opportunities to engage, learn, and have fun. Get to know faculty during the meet-and-greet, expand your network through engaging sessions, and break the ice with fun activities designed to spark new friendships.

Take part in an exciting scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes and explore opportunities at the club fair. With delicious snacks, fun-filled games, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the perfect chance to connect with peers, mentors, and leaders in the field.

Whether you're looking to expand your network, make new friends, or have fun, this event is for you! Delicious snacks and amazing prizes await.

📽️ Recap

👨🏾‍💼PwC Careers In STEM Panel

We had an insightful and inspiring Careers in STEM panel with PwC, where our members got an exclusive look into breaking into the industry, standing out in the job market, and navigating career opportunities in STEM.🌟 Huge thank you to PwC for partnering with ColorStack VT and dropping so much knowledge! 🧠 

📅 More events coming soon! Stay tuned for upcoming workshops, networking sessions, and career panels.

🗒️ Opportunities Corner

💼 CAMEO CareerFest

The CAMEO Engineering CareerFest is your chance to connect with top employers seeking talented students for internships and full-time roles. Register on Handshake to view the list of employers attending CareerFest and stay updated as new ones are added! Sign up to volunteer at CareerFest as a great way to connect with employers.

Don’t forget to boost your visibility with top employers by submitting your resume to the NSBE Resume Book or the SHPE Resume Book!

Early Name Tag Pick-up @ Squires Info Booth on the 17th & 18th of February 2025.

🤖 AI4ALL Ignite

AI4ALL Ignite is a comprehensive, no-cost virtual accelerator that prepares undergraduate students from historically excluded backgrounds for successful careers in AI and machine learning. Through a combination of mentorship, hands-on projects, and career readiness training, this program is designed to equip you with the skills and connections you need to thrive in the AI industry. 

🏢 Jane Street Focus

This May, Jane Street is hosting its annual FOCUS program at its New York office, for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. Over the course of two days, attendees will participate in classes, discussions, and activities that are structured to provide a broad overview of the work our trading, software development, and strategy & product teams do. With countless opportunities to connect with other attendees and employees from across the firm, FOCUS provides an in-depth look at what it’s like to work at Jane Street.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT

🧑‍🚀 The Astronaut Scholarship Opportunity

The Astronaut Scholarship, founded in 1984 by the Mercury 7 astronauts, is open to exceptional rising juniors and seniors pursuing STEM degrees and offers an award of up to $15,000 per school year!

Beyond the monetary value, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) connects current scholars and alumni with mentorship and networking opportunities that go far beyond your average scholarship. Many Astronaut Scholars secure internships and jobs in their fields thanks to ASF connections. Some even pursue grad school or start their own businesses! 🚀

If you have questions or need more info, reach out to Christina McIntyre, ASF university liaison, at [email protected].

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