Student Edition Issue #140

Connecting underrepresented students in tech with career opportunities

Author

Naya Moss
February 18, 2024

Hey all! Welcome to Diversify Tech's Early Talent Edition! This newsletter is for underrepresented students in tech. Every Sunday, we share jobs, events, and other career opportunities

In this week's edition,

💼 HP, Logitech and Target are hiring interns. Home Depot and Airbnb’s applications are open for their Apprenticeship programs
⭐️ Our spotlight this week is on Eva Reid
🚀 Jumpstart Your Salesforce Career with Talent for Good
🏆 This month, share our newsletter with friends for a chance to win the book Inclusive Design for a Digital World!

JOBS

Jobs found around the web

These companies have not been vetted. Please make sure to do your own research!

Mid-Senior level roles

If you have a few years of experience already under your belt, our Professional edition will be most relevant to you! We send it every Tuesday. Join our Professional Edition.

SPOTLIGHT

Eva Reid has over 25 years of experience in tech, including GIS, information technology, training, and project management. Eva is currently a Senior IT Data Manager and Agency Data Officer for DC Health, the Department of Health in Washington, DC. Reid's team is responsible for handling the large volume of labs received daily on reportable diseases. They ensure the data is accurately submitted, maintained, analyzed, and shared with epidemiologists and other professionals for public outreach purposes.

There are numerous pathways into the tech industry. Eva began her journey with a BA in Geography and as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technician for a state planning agency.

Before joining DC Health, Eva Reid was a Senior GIS Analyst and Trainer at the Office of the Chief Technology Officer in Washington, DC. In this role, she led the implementation of the data policy for the District of Columbia's Enterprise Data Inventory.

Eva also runs her own consulting business. Eva Reid Consulting is focused on helping women in technology to up level their careers. She offers a variety of programs and personal development opportunities that provide professional gains. She also co founded the DC Area Women in GIS Group. She is also the Outreach Committee Chair for Women in GIS.

EVENTS

RESOURCES

🚀 Jumpstart Your Salesforce Career with Talent for Good

🎙️ How Should We Handle Failure? - Compiler Podcast

🍋 Layoffs to lemonade 1: self-awareness & work-life compatibility by Abadesi

💻 Front-end coding challenges using a real-life workflow with Frontend Mentor

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