Hello, ColorStackVT family! 🌞 

Please take a moment to fill out our Membership Form to become an official member of ColorStackVT.

📢E-Board Applications Are Open!

Are you looking to make a significant impact at Virginia Tech? Do you want to help shape the future of our community? If so, we have exciting news for you! ColorStackVT is now accepting applications for our executive board positions for the upcoming academic year. We are seeking dedicated, innovative, and proactive students to fill several key roles.

Click here for details on available positions.

Questions? For more information about the application process or the roles, please contact [email protected].

⏭️ Upcoming Events

📖 Study Session

Need a focused space to prep for midterms or knock out that tough assignment? Come through to our ColorStack Study Session! Whether you're grinding solo or teaming up with friends, we've got you covered with snacks, good vibes, and a quiet environment to get things done.

📽️ Recap

💼 Professionals At LinkedIn Panel

ColorStackVT and LinkedIn recently hosted an engaging virtual panel discussion that highlighted the diverse and dynamic career paths within the tech industry. Featuring trailblazing professionals from fields like software engineering, product management, and marketing, the event offered students a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories and career journeys. Panelists shared valuable advice on navigating the tech world, breaking barriers, and redefining success on their own terms.

Attendees left inspired, informed, and empowered to explore the many possibilities a tech career can offer.

🗣️Interviews, Pitches & Networking with IBM

IBM recently partnered with SHPE, ALPFA, and ColorStackVT for an impactful event focused on strengthening students’ soft skills and boosting their confidence in a supportive environment. Participants engaged in mock interviews with IBM managers, received real-time feedback, and learned how to craft compelling responses using the STAR Method. The event also featured a fun and competitive elevator pitch challenge, where students had the chance to win exclusive IBM swag.

Whether preparing for internship season or looking to enhance their professional presence, attendees walked away with valuable insights, practical experience, and new industry connections.

📸 Professional Headshots

ColorStackVT recently hosted a professional headshot event, giving members the opportunity to level up their LinkedIn profiles and personal branding with high-quality photos. In a relaxed and welcoming environment, students got the chance to pose, smile, and walk away with polished headshots perfect for resumes, networking, and job applications. It was a great turnout, and everyone left feeling confident, camera-ready, and one step closer to their career goals!

 💼  Landing Your First Job: ColorStackVT Edition

Looking to level up your job hunt game? Check out our custom LinkedIn Learning path made just for VT ColorStack! 💼
This 4-hour course covers resume writing, interviews, and networking — all in one place. Whether you’re job hunting now or planning ahead, this is a great place to start!

📧 Login with your vt email
📚 Includes: 8 learning modules
👉 Start Learning Here

📱 Join Our Slack!

Stay connected with all things ColorStackVT! This semester, we have a lot of amazing events in stock for our community. Our Slack is the place to catch real-time updates on these events, share resources, and ask questions. Click below to join our Slack.

For access to all our resources, visit our linktree!