In 2022, Being Active On LinkedIn Is As Important As Having a Resume

When it comes to LinkedIn, a lot of my clients have it backwards. 

I recently spoke to a Project Manager who didn’t get a job that she was a great fit for because of her LinkedIn profile. When I asked …

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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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Student Success Story: Alexis Geddie

I had the privilege of being a part of the Urban Fellows program. The internship I was a part of was “Successful Connections”. In this internship, I was able to grow in leadership. I had the privilege of working with …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Roselyn Cedeño Dávila

“My experience as an intern under the Urban Fellows Program helped me serve and made a direct impact to a group of mothers who are thriving to get their mental health under control and cater for their families’ needs. I …
By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: ShyAnne Ellis

The opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of how a federally funded and state-administered program works has been tremendously helpful. Thank you to OIMZION International Ministries and the Urban Fellows Program for allowing me this opportunity. I enjoyed being a …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Christian Akowuah

Urban Fellows is an exemplary program in TWU. In retrospect joining and partaking in the urban fellow’s program was a simple process but initially, I could feel the pressure. It was not till July that I found out about online …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Briana DeBose

My journey with Set the Table Tx was an experience I will never forget. I was able to have the opportunity to grow not only as an individual but I was also able to grow as a leader as well. …
By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Moazzam Ibrahim

I was introduced to the Urban Fellows Program with an email from Brookelyn and it seemed like a great opportunity. I had always wanted to be involved in a non-profit organization and the Urban Fellows Program presented itself as an …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Student Success Story: Sonya Holmes

To the Urban Fellows Committee

Thank you for the opportunity to participate as an intern and urban fellowship recipient. The Urbans fellowship provided an opportunity to sharpen my research know and skills while serving youth exposed to racism, inequalities, and …

By Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed Associate Director, Employer Relations
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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

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