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The cuSTEM journeys podcast aims to educate, expose, and empower Black and Latino students and young adults to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professions. We also showcase Black and Latino voices in STEM and provide actionable steps students can take to pursue their careers in STEM fields.
Last Episode Date: 11 April 2024
Total Episodes: 63
From having no experience in tech to now being a Talent Strategy and Engagement Lead for apprenticeships, Kara Gooch shares her story on how she climbed from being an apprentice to now a leader in the tech industry. She tells all the details of the difficulty juggling being a mom and an apprentice, networking to the top, and how she always improves in her career. In EP 77 of the cuSTEM Journeys podcast we follow Kara on her journey as a single mom moving cross country and changing the trajectory of her family's life by getting into Tech. Where you can Find Kara:https://www.linkedin.com/in/klassykonnection/Kara.Gooch20@gmail.comHer own Podcast: "Verses to Values"Find More Entry-level jobs that don't require experience:noexperiencejobs.ioMeet a Recruiter & Get Resume Reviewed:https://i5218d4ud3u.typeform.com/to/oH8wjSAS
Here are 5 mistakes to avoid if you want to grow your career! You can get as many degrees and certifications as you want, but none of it matters if you make these mistakes:1. Don't focus on adding value to a company2. Don't practice self-promotion3. Don't go OUTSIDE: conferences, networking events, meetups4. Don't shoot your shot5. Don't build valuable relationshipsFind Remote Entry-level jobs that don't require experience:noexperiencejobs.ioMeet a Recruiter & Get Resume Reviewed:https://i5218d4ud3u.typeform.com/to/oH8wjSAS
In Ep 74 of the cuSTEM Journeys Podcast features Experienced Tech Pro William A. Adams. He reveals $500K Salary & How He Created Microsoft Leap program. The Microsoft Leap program is one of the most popular Tech Apprenticeship programs. Tech Apprenticeship programs hire non-traditional employees and help them learn on the job while getting paid. During this unique conversation we discuss William's personal career journey, how he co-founded the Microsoft Leap program, his thoughts on AI, and his entrepreneurial endeavors.William A. Adams: https://www.william-a-adams.com/Microsoft Leap: https://leap.microsoft.com/en-US/Timestamps0:00 Podcast Intro1:03 Podcast Start2:26 What have you been up to since you left Microsoft?3:48 William's End goal for his new business ventures.6:10 Williams Thoughts on AI10:12 When William Left Microsoft and How AI is Affecting Companies12:35 The Future of Programmers and how to stay ahead of the game22:28 Williams Career Journey Start24:47 Story of Microsoft Leap29:04 What gave William Passion to Pursue and focus on Microsoft Leap34:22 The difficulty of Getting Microsoft Leap off the Ground36:21 How Microsoft Leap got into Africa and it's success38:37 How Microsoft Leap influenced Other Companies39:17 How was the program for Hiring Managers and Employees42:12 William's Masterplan with Microsoft Leap43:35 The possible change of Corporations as we know it48:53 How you change mindsets and get people to see the success in diversity50:22 Early Career Advice54:12 Williams Hot take on Early Careers57:04 Earnings of William throughout his career1:03:59 The ACTUAL Start and Key to building wealth1:06:45 Start of Repeat After Me Segment1:10:34 Conclusion of Podcast
Episode 73 of the cuSTEM Journeys Podcast features an exclusive interview, dive deep into essential tips directly from an experienced recruiter at Williams. During this special interview Leonelle Thompson reviews resumes, meets with job seekers, and gives key steps for improving your chances of landing a job at Williams or any other employer.🔑 Key Takeaways:Gain invaluable insights into the recruiter's perspective on what makes a candidate stand out during interviews.Explore the recruiter's expert advice on effectively positioning yourself for success in today's competitive job market.Get a behind-the-scenes look at a live resume review, uncovering the recruiter's top tips for crafting a standout resume.🎥 Don't miss out on this career-changing interview! Hit play now and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the job market confidently. Your dream job awaits! 🌟Williams: https://www.williams.com/Leonelle Thompson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonellethompson/Timecodes00:00 cuSTEM Journeys Intro01:05 Podcast Start3:40 Leonelle's Story6:00 What Leonelle Did in College for Students.10:09 What and who does Leonelle Look for In Recruiting. 12:45 What are the Biggest Opportunity in Recruiting? 16:10 Where to Find these job opportunities at Williams. 17:55 What does Williams Look for In Early Job Candidates? 21:20 Segement 2 22:10 Resume Review 1 26:40 Resume Review 229:54 Segment 3 30:48 Sports Intermission 31:34 Guest 1 34:09 Guest 1 Conversation and Advice38:45 Guest 1 Resume Review 42:18 Guest 2 42:47 Guest 2 Resume Review48:02 Guest 2 Conversation and Advice 50:02 Required and Preferred? Job Experience Advice54:28 Guest 2 Resume Review Cont. 57:24 When is the best time to go look for jobs and talk to recruiters?1:00:00 Not Everyone shows up for Internships....and why you should "apply apply apply".1:01:41 Final Resume Review 1:05:14 The Only Personal Contact Info You Need in your Resume.1:05:59 The Biggest Takeaway/Summary from this Episodes.1:07:23 If you want to be a guest!1:07:44 Outro
Ep 71 Spotlights Justin Lucas, Senior Engineering Manager at MLB.During this interview Justin describes going from No Degree to MLB Tech Leader, winning a Mercedes Benz in a Hackathon, and Alternative Paths to Tech Success!Justin shares his story of juggling parenthood and a passion for technology, leading to him finding alternative paths to tech success.Hackathon Triumph: Discover how Justin's skills led him to victory in a hackathon, earning him a Mercedes Benz CLA! 🏆🚗MLB Tech Leadership: From no degree to managing technology for Major League Baseball, Justin's journey is a testament to alternative pathways in tech success.🔗 Connect with Justin Lucas:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeas14/Subscribe to our newsletter:https://i5218d4ud3u.typeform.com/to/HWyu5Zgx
This podcast entails enlightening dialogues with Tyrone Hill, Staff Silicone Architect at Google, and Andrew Baines, another experienced engineer. The prominent discussions are themed around their career evolution, experiences at Google and Intel, and insights into technological dynamics like silicon chip design and the ongoing 'chip wars'. Apart from providing key insights into navigating the corporate world, the discussions also probe into practical aspects like work-life balance, cost of living in tech hubs, compensation structures, and unique strategies for salary negotiation. They delve into potential career paths in tech, the underrepresentation of Blacks and Latinos in the sector and propose potential remedies. Listeners are also encouraged to seek mentorship by connecting with Tyrone on LinkedIn. These rich narratives serve both new and seasoned job seekers, inspiring holistic understanding of the tech industry.
Interested in becoming a Cloud Engineer or Linux System Administrator? In ep. 68, Jubee Vilceus shares how he created YellowTail Tech, how he is helping people become Linux System Administrators and Cloud Engineers in as little as 6-9 months, how and why you should make the career change.Learn more about Yellow Tail Tech and check out there website here (affiliate link):https://yellowtail.tech/youtube-andrewbaines/Sign-up for my Weekly Newsletter to receive interesting job postings every week:subscribepage.io/ZNWqQk
In episode 67, Amazon Software Engineer, Brisan Brown, shares how she became a Software Engineer by completing an apprenticeship program. She also shares how much money she's makes and why you should NOT get into Tech just to make a bunch of money!0:00 Hook2:11 First Amazon Engineering Project5:11 Overcoming the Most Challenging Part Of Engineering8:27 Worst Part of Software Engineering13:02 Salary as Software Engineering Apprentice15:41 OnRamp Interview Process21:57 Importance of Soft Skills25:23 Did Computer Science Degree Help You Be a Good Engineer32:16 Red Pill vs Blue Pill36:07 What Set Brisan Apart from Competition37:40 Best Programing Language to Start With
In Ep. 66, Tunde Agboke shares his unique journey to becoming Director of Government and how he makes Tech accessible for all. At HP, Tunde works with Government officials and other Tech companies to advocate for laws that make tech accessible via educational opportunities and tech apprenticeships.🚨 Like, Share, and Subscribe - You don't wan't to miss this content! 0:00 Intro2:32 Impacting Govt. Policy While at HP6:36 Is HP serious about making tech accessible19:03 HP Programs & Apprenticeships27:35 National Apprenticeship Act & Jobs Act30:33 Tunde's Football Journey37:59 From Football to PR48:52 Family's Response to Tunde's Unique Journey55:50 Framing Transferrable Skills1:08:32 Upcoming HP Programs1:13:43 Funding for Apprenticeship Programs1:16:35 Nobody Does It By Themself
Ben Bartolome shares his journey from Data Scientist to Bootstrapping his startup walkthrough.coTune in to Episode 65 of the cuSTEM Journeys podcast if you are interested in becoming a Data Analyst, Data Scientist, or Startup Founder. Subscribe to my newsletter to receive data scientist and other stem job opportunities and content directly to your emailWeekly Newsletter: subscribepage.io/ZNWqQkCheck out Ben's Startup: walkthrough.co0:00 Data Science Intro2:09 walkthrough.co Elevator Pitch5:54 Data Analytics vs Data Science8:27 Data Scientist at Navy Federal Credit Union16:57 Data Scientist Salary22:11 Story of Walkthrough.co35:53 Building an app if you're non-technical founder38:56 Build a MVP first44:33 When should you quit your job47:02 How to bootstrap your startup 50:26 The AWS accelerator55:54 Exit Strategy59:52 Financial Planner in Your Pocket1:00:42 Hardest Part of Being an Entrepreneur
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