IBM Accelerate: Virtual Summer Program for Diverse Students
- What
IBM has launched a unique training and development program, IBM Accelerate: Talent Identification Program dedicated to first- and second-year undergraduates who identify as black, Hispanic, multi-race and Native American. The program will focus on networking with peers and IBMers across the U.S, coaching from industry experts, the fundamentals of working in the technology industry, and personal career development. The knowledge and foundational skills acquired during IBM Accelerate can be applied to career opportunities across various industries, wherever you may decide to follow your passion.
During the program, participants will:
- Learn from industry-leading IBM professionals in their field of interest
- Have access to world-class coaches to guide them throughout the program
- Connect with peers in specific career tracks
- Hone foundational skills in areas including personal advocacy, design thinking, and personal branding
- Earn an IBM badge that is industry-recognized, with the opportunity to be considered for future IBM internships or full-time offers
- Where
All sessions will be delivered live, three-hours a week virtually.
- When
This unpaid learning program will run from June 7, 2021 to July 28, 2021 in the evening and is led by subject matter experts at IBM.
- IndustryInformation Technology and Services
- About Us
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.