Week 1: 2/22 - 2/26
How do you show employers that you possess emotional intelligence? Black Originators Leaders and Doers (BOLD) at Verizon tell all during the BOLD Challenge.
The BOLD Challenge
How you’ll benefit:
You gain an understanding of EQ / emotional intelligence and why that is an important quality to hone and demonstrate to future employers
You’ll acquire design thinking tools
You will acquire new industry connections
The BOLD Challenge is YOUR opportunity to transition to the industry of your dreams. Working in collaboration with BOLD, Black Originators Leaders and Doers, this session will help you gain an understanding of EQ / emotional intelligence and why that is an important quality to hone and demonstrate to future employers. This week, you’ll acquire design thinking tools. Your challenge? It’s top secret.
You’ll present your ideas to mentors on Friday at An Hour of Mentorship. Gain feedback from industry professionals on the value of design thinking. Discuss the relevance of the skills acquired on your desired career trajectory.