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Career Readiness

Tasks in this program

Task One: Owning Your Story by Creating an Elevator Pitch

30-60 mins

Introductory

Learn how to leverage your story so that you can secure your dream job

What you'll learn

How to craft an effective elevator pitch and deliver a compelling story in 30 seconds.
Identifying personal strengths, unique attributes, and passions.

What you'll do

Study provided resources, read an article, and watch a video on elevator pitch creation.
Create a concise and memorable elevator pitch for networking and job-related situations.

Introduction from National Urban League

Career Readiness

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintroductory

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

With 92 affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia, the National Urban League spearheads the development of social programs and authoritative public policy research, and advocates for policies and services that close the equality gap. At the community level, the Business Executive Exchange Program and its affiliates provide direct services that improve the lives of more than two million people annually.

During this program, you’ll learn how to define your story to present to industry professionals and explore career options that align with your goals. We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Speaking

Pitching

Communications

Research

Planning

Networking

Writing

Communication

Resume Writing

Researching

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.