FACULTY & STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
Empowering Our HBCU Innovators
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Crypto Tutors DeFi All Odds HBCU Tour: AUC
π In-Person
π 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (EST)
π Thursday, March 20, 2025
π’ You’re invited to a Lunch and Learn! This workshop will introduce Bitcoin, Blockchain, and careers in the industry. Learn how blockchain technology is used, how Bitcoin works, and what job opportunities exist for both technical and non-technical professionals.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ebabuAQjTTGdGjg0F27LBQ#/registration
Python Workshop: Introduction to Python for Beginners
π Virtual
π 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (EST)
π Thursday, March 20, 2025
π’ Dive into the world of programming with our “Introduction to Python for Beginners” workshop. This hands-on session is designed for those with little to no prior coding experience. You’ll learn the basics of Python, one of the most popular and versatile programming languages today.
Link: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/careerjumpstart
Google Cloud Career Jumpstart Program
π Hybrid
π Wednesday, March 20 β Wednesday, June 12, 2025
π’ Our friends at Google Cloud from the Google Rise Accelerator are offering a 12-week cohort to teach HBCU students Cloud Engineering skills, helping them earn their Associate Cloud Engineering Certification. If you know students from Clark, Morehouse, or Spelman, encourage them to register ASAPβspace is very limited!
Link: https://hbcugamejam.org/register-now
2025 HBCU Game Jam
π In-Person
π Friday, March 28 β Sunday, March 30, 2025
π’ CALLING ALL ASPIRING GAME DEVELOPERS & DESIGNERS!
The Spelman Innovation Team is excited to invite HBCU students from all over the country to apply for the 2025 HBCU Game Jam. This weekend-long hackathon will challenge participants to build their own video games to win industry-sponsored prizes! This beginner-friendly competition will introduce students to the game development process. Whether you’re new to this or true to this, come learn, compete, and have fun!
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7qSQrokHTi2sJ2aTeJPXNw#/registration
SQL Workshop: Introduction to SQL for Beginners
π Virtual
π Wednesday, April 2, 2025
π 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (EST)
π’ Unlock the power of data with our “Introduction to SQL for Beginners” workshop. This session is tailored for individuals who are new to databases and want to learn how to manage and manipulate data using SQL (Structured Query Language).
For more information about any of these events, please contact Jamal Ware, Program Coordinator for Student Development, Data Science Initiative, Atlanta University Center Consortium at Jware@aucenter.edu.
“Data analytics has become the vital skill for business students in today’s environment. Recruiters emphasize it constantly, and we are hearing from our alumni and interns returning from the summer that they need to strengthen these skills. It does not matter which area of business you plan to enter; you need to know how to understand and analyze data.”