Students Who Are First-Generation

Welcome to the First-Generation Connections Community!

The Career Center recognizes that social identities and career experiences often intersect and that Villanovans may face specific challenges navigating the career development process as they explore the world of work. This is a space to connect students who are first-generation, alumni who were first-generation and employers with one another through networking, professional development and educational events and programming. We will continually develop this community as we become aware of additional opportunities to advance the growth of all members of our community.

“Breaking Barriers: DEI Organizations Paving the Path to Success Through Financial Services Internships”

Published on September 12, 2023

Historically, financial services and investment banking have lacked diverse talent. As an industry that is centralized in networking and social capital, many underrepresented and marginalized candidate groups have been excluded. Due to this fact, organizations like Girls Who Invest, INROADS, …

By Timaria Brach
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Network As Net Worth: Increasing Access To Social Capital For Young People

Published on August 2, 2023

This article was originally posted by By Shaquinah Taylor Wright, Forbes.com

Research shows that anywhere from 70 to 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking. And others are filled before they are even posted. When we talk to young …

By Jhaakira Jacobs
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10 Ways Diversity Pipeline Programs Can Advance Your Career

Published on August 2, 2023

There are numerous organizations that invest in fostering a diverse and talented pool of students to create a more equitable and inclusive workplace. Diversity pipeline programs make a great impact on students.

What are Diversity Pipeline Programs?

Diversity pipeline programs …

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Skill Building Courses

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview,…
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A Day In The Life of a Data Scientist

Taught by Madecraft
The best way to understand what it’s actually like to work as a data scientist is to spend the day…
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Working with Recruiters

Taught by Barbara Bruno
No matter how big your network is, a recruiter’s network is bigger. A recruiter can be a great resource to…
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Make Belonging Real in the Workplace

Taught by Dumi Senda
In this course, workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) expert and global leadership coach Dumi Senda shows you how to…
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Cloud Careers: From Developer to Architect

Taught by Lee Atchison
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a cloud architect? Are you looking to boost your career? In…
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Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Taught by Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…
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New Manager Foundations

Taught by Todd Dewett
As a new manager, you need to establish your identity as a leader, connect with your team, build trust, develop…
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Thriving through Career Challenges

Taught by Brittany Cole
In this course, Brittany N. Cole takes you through a process to not just withstand but actually grow and develop…
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Unconscious Bias (with Audio Descriptions)

Taught by Stacey Gordon
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender,…
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How to Get a Job in Web3 and Blockchain

Taught by Anthony Day
Blockchain technology and Web3 are transforming the way economies, businesses, and applications run worldwide, and there is a steadily increasing…
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Cybersecurity Careers: Become a Security Auditor

Taught by Mike Miller
Security advisors help organizations to stay secure. If you are considering a career as a security auditor, this course can…
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Navigating Your Data/Analytics Career as a Millennial or Post-millennial

Taught by Henrica Makulu
Millennials and post-millennials have often been accused of lacking patience and endurance in their careers. People say that because they’re…
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Introduction to Career Skills in Software Development

Taught by Annyce Davis
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey as a computer programmer? Maybe you want to land…
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Challenging Gender Pay Inequity in the Workplace

Taught by Gabriella Parente
Looking for strategies to combat pay inequities in the workplace? Ensuring equal pay across genders is more than attainable, but…
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Machine Learning and AI Foundations: Decision Trees with SPSS

Taught by Keith McCormick
Many data science specialists are looking to pivot toward focusing on machine learning. This course covers the essentials of machine…
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Machine Learning and AI: Advanced Decision Trees with SPSS

Taught by Keith McCormick
If you’re working towards an understanding of machine learning, it’s important to know how to work with decision trees. In…
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Machine Learning and AI Foundations: Decision Trees with KNIME

Taught by Keith McCormick
Suggested prerequisites General familiarity with supervised machine learning Understanding of terms such as target variable, input variable, algorithm, and train/test…
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Insights from a Cybersecurity Professional

Taught by Mike Chapple
Are you interested in starting a career in cybersecurity, already in cybersecurity and looking for your next move, or just…
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Closing the Seven Power Gaps That Limit Your Career

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Want to put yourself ahead of 98% of high-potential professionals? Then you need to tackle the seven power gaps that…
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Machine Learning with Python: Decision Trees

Taught by Frederick Nwanganga
Decision trees are one of the most common approaches used in supervised machine learning. Building a decision tree allows you…
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Alumni Connections

Nameer A. Bhatti

Alumni
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Senior Financial Analyst Aqua America
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Lauren R. Rutherford, MPH

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Research Assistant Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
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David Dachille

Alumni
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • Sr. Manager Global Supply Chain Operations Lockheed Martin
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Gina Priano-Keyser

Alumni
  • New Providence, NJ
  • Professional Actor Actors'​ Equity Association
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Jennifer Duignan

Alumni
  • Chatham, NJ
  • Senior Vice President of Global Delivery Atlas
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John Ervin, MBA, BSN, RN, PMP, CPC

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • COO and Property Manager ATLANTIC GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
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Ashley Bernard-Cabrera

Alumni
  • Newark, NJ
  • Therapy Aide Main Line Health
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Lamar Golden

Alumni
  • Clementon, NJ
  • Firefighter Clementon Fire Rescue
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Keith Mathews

Alumni
  • North Arlington, NJ
  • Retail Sales Technology Associate Staples
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Rabia Koureissi

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • Intern Rothman Institute
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Robert Odomirok

Alumni
  • Wheaton, IL
  • Vice President Proxima part of Bain and Co
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Aaron Jones, Ed.D

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Adjunct Professor Saint Joseph's University
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