Business Leaders of UConn (BLU) seeks to empower and advance underrepresented BIPOC students through various distinguished professional opportunities, while creating a strong community for minority students interested in business. The ultimate goal is to equip high-achieving, marginalized students with the skill-set, resources, mentorship, and network to accomplish their career goals.
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Business Leaders of UConn (BLU) was established in order to provide a visible community for Black Indigenous students of color in the business school at UConn. We provide a space where students can discuss social issues that the BIPOC populations face in the intersections of the business world. Opportunities to network with accomplished UConn alum employed in diverse business fields will be accessible through our mentoring program. We will assist students interested in prestigious internships and full-time positions through coaching from experienced upperclassmen to successfully recruit for exclusive positions.
Overall, our organization hopes to tackle issues regarding low retention of Black and Brown students in the business school stemming from the lack of resources, mentorship and community that white students in the business school often benefit from.
Overall, our organization hopes to tackle issues regarding low retention of Black and Brown students in the business school stemming from the lack of resources, mentorship and community that white students in the business school often benefit from.
Our focus is to equip our students with the knowledge, exposure, career guidance, interview skills and training for their prospective industry and role. In order to execute this, we will host weekly interactive meetings and workshops on various topics each week. Meetings will be facilitated by our executive board and accomplished advisors in the professional world.
Some of the topics we will review include (but are not limited to):
Some of the topics we will review include (but are not limited to):
- Behavioral, case and technical interview preparation
- Communicating your story and passions in an interview or networking setting
- Effective presenting utilizing PowerPoint
- Financial analysis and modeling training
- Excel-powered data analysis
- Conveying relevant experiences on a resume to appeal to your audience
- Building your brand through a captivating LinkedIn profile
- Developing business acumen & structured problem solving skills through case studies
- Soft skills training to navigate the recruitment process and workplace environment
- Reviewing and discussing current events
Join Us
Meetings: TBD
Missed us this week? Contact: uconnblu@gmail.com
Dress Code for Meetings: Casual
Dues: None
Meet the Executive Board
President - Jhanelle Lee
Vice President - Gianna Rivera
Chief Financial Officer - Izarriah Melgar
Chief Operating Officer/Secretary - Ryan Rosario,
Chief Marketing Officer - Michael Cuaulta-Garcia
Partners
School of Business Diversity Initiatives
This office focuses on the development of strategic diversity initiatives and partnerships within the School of Business to create a diverse and inspiring environment for excellence in teaching and learning. Their programs support all students with an emphasis on underrepresented and first generational students by providing resources that enhance the value of their degree and make them more competitive in the business world.
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