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    Celebrating Black in Tech | Bridging The Recruiting Gap For Black Students

    New York City campuses

    GA NYC (Manhattan), HQ
    10 E 21st St, 3rd Floor
    New York NY 10010

    GA NYC (Manhattan), Classrooms
    10 East 21st Street
    New York NY 10010

    Celebrating Black in Tech | Bridging The Recruiting Gap For Black Students | New York City

    New York City campuses

    GA NYC (Manhattan), HQ
    10 E 21st St, 3rd Floor
    New York NY 10010

    GA NYC (Manhattan), Classrooms
    10 East 21st Street
    New York NY 10010

    About this event

    The Onyx Initiative is a not-for-profit, Canadian organization devoted to the professional growth and development of Black post secondary students by providing mentorship/coaching, critical skills training, and access to corporate internships and full-time roles.

    Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation with Onyx Initiative Co-founder and veteran tech industry executive, Wayne Purboo, and Student Outreach Coordinator, Hailey Francis, as they discuss the Black student experience, the challenges of transitioning from the classroom into careers, and the benefits of a more equitable recruitment and retention process.

    Takeaways

  • Wayne Purboo’s Journey
  • Challenges for Black Students and Corporations
  • The Onyx Solution & Impact
  • Q&A

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