“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 21,652 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.
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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
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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
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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
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Congratulations to the 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders, including Braven's Chief Financial & Operating Officer Edward Herrera, MBA, SHRM-SCP! This recognition, granted through Crain's New York Business, spotlights trailblazers across sectors for their resilience and commitment to creating inclusive and equitable workspaces. Congratulations, Ed for this incredible achievement. We are so proud of you! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g9h5dyFy #BeBraven #PrideMonth #LGBTLeadership #LiveYourLegacy
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Recently, Braven’s Executive Directors, founder and CEO Aimée Eubanks Davis, and Fellows from across our regions visited Capitol Hill to take part in insightful conversations with various Congressional offices. These conversations included details about our higher education partnerships in each Congressional member's respective districts, the accomplishments of our Fellows, and discussions on how to lower barriers in higher education for first-generation college students. Swipe to see the incredible highlights from the visit! In case you want to learn more about this experience, check out this latest press release from Senator Dick Durbin’s office: https://lnkd.in/g26Tjpc4 #BeBraven #CapitolHill
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Empowering diverse, homegrown college students with the skills, networks, confidence, and experiences to break down systemic barriers and embrace their path towards a meaningful career and life
What a rewarding experience advocating for students' futures alongside San Jose State University Braven Fellows and Congress! Yama Sekandar is interning at the Security Exchange Commission post his internships with Braven and the USDA, while Dexter Allen transitions from Stanford University's particle accelerator lab to Voltus. Both are first-gen students from the Bay Area, who were in winning teams for their respective Capstone Challenges. We know what it takes for our students to win. Our focus on College Transparency Act and Opportunities for Success Act aims to empower students nationwide in making informed career choices for economic mobility. We also urge for increased funding for Title III/V and Postsecondary Student Success Grants. Encouraging career-focused language in these programs will help universities and colleges prioritize economic outcomes for underserved populations. Thank you to Sen Alex Padilla, Sen Laphonza Butler, Rep Lofgren, and Rep Nancy Pelowsi staff and offices. Excited to see the Congress' next steps in advancing these critical bills to benefit students and enhance their career prospects. Thank you to Shannon Hossinger, Abdurrahman Ajeigbe, and Ryan Ward for an incredible day on the Hill! #EducationAdvocacy #CareerDevelopment #EconomicMobility.
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Congratulations to the incredible class of 2024! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! #NLUClassof2024 #NLUGrad
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Last week, my Braven colleague, Kate Shoemaker, and Gilles Seulio, a Fellow at The City College of New York joined me on a productive trip to Capitol Hill, where we connected with New York representatives! It was great to connect with Senator Gillibrand and Senator Schumer’s teams. Both Senators have supported CUNY schools and other state colleges by finding ways to invest in quality higher education for all New York students. Rep. Espaillat's office highlighted his focus on educational opportunities leading to fulfilling careers, which is also a significant focus for us. Overall, this trip was packed with insightful conversations and the potential for future collaboration! We appreciate our representatives’ commitment to our state.
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