As a scholar at North Carolina Central University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, I’m honored to share my experience at the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute (LI). The institute was not only able to bridge the gap between my future employer, but it also assisted me with becoming a well-rounded candidate for Corporate America. […]
After attending the Leadership Institute (LI), I had a different love for my HBCU. When I first told the world I was going to Virginia State University (VSU), I received a lot of negative comments such as “you won’t get a good job” and “that school won’t look good on your resume.” Contrary to their
Attending the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Leadership Institue (LI) allowed me to network and bond with intellectuals on a different level. I have made life-long friends that I am still in contact with to this day. LI was an opportunity for me to grow and develop into one of our country’s future leaders. The benefits
If it wasn’t for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, my future goals would not have been as attainable. I was raised on the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.” TMCF without a doubt has contributed to that village and eased certain burdens within my life. TMCF invested in me as a college
If it was not for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, I would not be as equipped and confident about my career goals as I am today. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund builds character through the high expectations set for their scholars. TMCF also prepares students not only for their present situation but for future endeavors
When thinking of who I model my professional career after, I think that I would say Iyanla Vanzant. I chose her because she went through so many different things and she kinda had a plan for her life. She had it all planned out and her plan was completely derailed, but instead of sulking in
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The greatest piece of advice that I received throughout my career is, “It’s going to be OK”. Although, that’s a very simple piece of advice it’s very crucial especially for a young professional that’s just starting out in their career. You can easily get overwhelmed because it’s a big transition coming from college to corporate
One takeaway from Leadership Institute that I still use today was the session about financial literacy. As a student graduating with student loans, it’s important for me to know that I should pay my student loans off on time and make sure that I’m paying as much as I possibly can to ensure that I’m
“My experience at WWDC was a life changing opportunity! I learned new skills, networked with phenomenal innovators, and found new ways to execute on my purpose. WWDC is a place where developers and innovators from around the globe gather to talk about new ideas and the things that inspire them to create change. The exposure
“If it wasn’t for Thurgood Marshall College Fund, I would not be the young professional I am today. TMCF equipped me with the quintessential tools to listen, communicate, grow, and transcend both professionally and personally. Through the support and guidance of TMCF staff, I know I will one day accomplish my aspirations of becoming a
Being a TMCF scholar has been nothing short of magnificent. I have experienced an abundance of opportunities and help that has shaped me into the professional I am today. At my first conference as a scholar, the Georgia Pacific Early Access Leadership Summit, I gained my first professional development in a real-world work environment. I
As a recent Prairie View A&M University graduate, I am elated and honored to say that I was selected to be a part of the Columbia University HBCU Initiative. I’m genuinely grateful to have been given this opportunity and aware this would not have been possible without the help of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.