“I know I can achieve my dreams and goals at NIU, no matter how big or small they seem. Braven is helping me to get a step closer to achieving my dreams.” Meet Fabrice Kitungano, a first-generation Northern Illinois University student and Braven ‘23 Fellow pursuing electrical engineering. With the support of NIU’s Career Services and the virtual Braven Accelerator course, Fabrice feels confident in his future career opportunities upon graduation. We are proud of Braven Fellows like Fabrice who are living their legacy and utilizing the resources available to achieve meaningful careers and lives of impact. To learn more about our partnership with NIU and the UNIV 301 course at NIU, visit https://lnkd.in/ddZw4GKM.
Braven
Higher Education
Chicago, IL 21,959 followers
Leaders emerging from everywhere, empowered to excel anywhere. Join us as we put education to work for college students.
About us
Braven empowers promising young people on their path to college graduation and strong first jobs. We believe that our next generation of leaders will emerge from everywhere, so we take a particular interest in ensuring our talent network is filled with people from underrepresented backgrounds. To do so, Braven partners with educational institutions, volunteer professionals, and employers to offer a rigorous and relevant career readiness course, that is followed by robust campus-based alumni programming. The course is targeted as a part of the sophomore or transfer junior experience. Through The Braven Accelerator, a hybrid online and in-person course, Braven Fellows will get: --Skills: learn the hard and soft skills companies and organizations want and practice them in mock professional settings. --Experience: apply skills to solve real-world challenges with a cohort of peers. --Coaching: receive small group and one-on-one coaching from a local young professional to achieve personal and professional goals. --Networking: expand one’s circle of champions to include motivated peers, supportive adults, and respected thought-leaders. The Braven Accelerator is principally facilitated by volunteer Leadership Coaches who come from all walks of life and all believe that our nation is better off when a person’s starting point does not limit their opportunities. Leadership Coaches guide our nation’s future leaders through this meaningful experience. At the same time, they develop and practice leadership and management skills that accelerate their own careers. They also develop their own network and deepen their connection to the community in which they live and/or work. This unique, high-impact volunteer opportunity employs a primarily virtual coaching model. From The Braven Accelerator will come a generation of leaders as diverse as our future demands.
- Website
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https://bebraven.org/
External link for Braven
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Education, Career Prep, Leadership Development, Professional Training and Coaching, Higher Education, E-learning, and Workforce Development
Locations
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Primary
100 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 310
Chicago, IL 60602, US
Employees at Braven
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Shellye Archambeau
Shellye Archambeau is an Influencer Fortune 500 board director, strategic advisor, former CEO and author
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Jeff Hallett
Guiding world-class product creation organizations and people to achieve their fullest potential, deliver value sustainably, and exceed expectations.
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Curt Springstead
Active Volunteer at Various
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Jeff Fox
Updates
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Nonprofit Founder & CEO and Talent Nerd dedicated to ensuring the next generation of leaders emerges from everywhere
Walking the halls at the Jobs for the Future (JFF) Conference in Washington, DC last week I felt inspired – by the speakers, the ideas, and the community-based atmosphere. The theme, “The Power of Us,” fit well. It will take various organizations working together in concert to create quality economic opportunities for all Americans. #HorizonsOnLinkedIn #BeBraven
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Braven staff from across 6 regions came together for our annual All Team Retreat in Atlanta earlier this month! Beyond building camaraderie and sharing memories, this retreat celebrated the 10,000 Fellows we’ve served nationwide and the partnerships we’ve forged with incredible colleges and universities. It was a recognition of the hard work of our teams and volunteers that have given their time and expertise in pursuit of our mission. Programming included thought-provoking presentations, sessions for professional development, a visit to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, time to get to know new and existing staff members, dancing and bowling, and more. Huge thank you to everyone who made this retreat possible! #BeBraven #GoTogetherGoFurther 📸: Afkara Mason Photography
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Today, I want to celebrate two incredible interns who have been invaluable to the Braven Rutgers University - Newark team. A huge shoutout to Kenneth Perdomo and Jade Heningburg for your hard work, energy, and dedication to supporting the Braven program. You both offer a critical fresh perspective for our team that allows us to grow everyday and you bring so much joy to the office. Thank you! Can't wait to see all the amazing things you will continue to achieve! #NationalInternDay #BelatedPost #Braven #Interns #Grateful
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We warmly welcome Rina Desai to the Braven Newark Board! She is Vice President of Strategy and Planning for Panasonic North America, and we are so lucky she’ll be sharing her expertise with us. As the daughter of immigrants, she understands how vital Braven’s mission is and is ready to support our Fellows in Newark. Welcome, Rina! #BeBraven #BravenNewark
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The countdown begins! Our Braven Summit is three months away. Join us in NYC on October 17th for an event that brings together thought leaders committed to empowering first-generation college students on their path from college to career to successful initial career opportunities. One of the sessions we have lined up is “How to Solve the Education Crisis for Boys and Men," which will explore how boys’ struggles in school are indicative of larger systemic crises and bold solutions to tackle these challenges to work towards a more equitable future. The conversation will be moderated by Dyllan Brown-Bramble, and attendees will get to hear insights from David C. Banks, Sharif El-Mekki, Richard V. Reeves, and Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph. D. Reserve your spot today at bravensummit.org before tickets sell out! #BeBraven #BravenSummit
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Braven volunteer Leadership Coaches (LCs) have a profound impact on our Fellows in the Accelerator. They provide students with personalized guidance during the semester course on leadership development, goal setting, and career exploration. Since we launched Braven at The City College of New York in Spring 2023, we’ve had several Leadership Coaches like Tiffany Duncan, Stephen Grove, and Matthew Ziegler who’ve volunteered for consecutive semesters. Immense gratitude to these LCs (and many others!) – for your dedication and the support, guidance, wisdom, and expertise you provide your cohort of students! Swipe to see what Tiffany, Stephen, and Matthew had to say about their Leadership Coach experience. If you are interested in getting involved, apply to become a Leadership Coach by tomorrow, July 14 at braven.org/volunteer. #BeBraven #BravenVolunteer
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Calling all book lovers! In celebration of Disability Pride Month, we encourage you to check out the Access Book Club (led by one of our Braven Bay Area Fellows Martin Tran!). In this virtual space, you will have the opportunity to build community and read stories that celebrate the voices of characters with disabilities. To join the July meeting, sign up at https://lnkd.in/gNKRqZug. #BeBraven #DisabilityPrideMonth
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There is still time to sign up to be a virtual Leadership Coach (LC) with Braven! As you may have heard, we are launching a new partnership at San Francisco State University this fall, and we are seeking LCs to support the founding cohort of SF State Fellows on their college-to-career journeys. Apply today and: - Virtually facilitate 2-hour learning sessions every Tuesday for 10 weeks (August - December). This class meets 6-8 PM PT. Training will be included! - Opt into 2-3 optional high-impact in-person events on campus - Expand your network by connecting with other volunteers, higher education leaders, and Braven staff - Enhance your leadership, communication and other professional skills The Leadership Coach application closes this Sunday! Apply today at braven.org/volunteer. #BeBraven #BravenVolunteer