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This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re celebrating trailblazers who made strides in education and helped inspire others to do the same.
✏️ Alexander Lucius Twilight (1795–1857) was, in 1823, the first known African-American to graduate from a U.S. college. He became a grammar school principal, and later, in Vermont, the first black American elected to a state legislature.
✏️ Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), an educator, founded what was then one of the only colleges that African-Ameri...cans could attend. She was also an activist and served as an adviser to President Roosevelt.
✏️ Alain Leroy Locke (1885-1954) graduated from Harvard and was the first black Rhodes Scholar. He went on to receive a doctorate in philosophy, then chaired Howard University’s department of philosophy. He was also the philosophical architect of the Harlem Renaissance.
✏️ Marie Daly (1921–2003) was the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate in chemistry in the U.S. She taught college-level biochemistry while also conducting important research on arteries and the effects of cigarette smoke on the lungs.
These women prove you should never stop learning.
How they pursed their passions and launched fulfilling new careers after graduating from GA's UX Design Immersive: http://ga.co/2nF7iv0
Looking to boost your social media presence? Stop by our campus this weekend! Lauren from Betsy Bash is sharing all the tips & tricks to boost your presence at our Social Media Bootcamp this Saturday.
Really good software doesn’t always equate to a really good user experience.
On The Index, GA Chief Product Officer Shiren Vijiasingam describes how to build the best product experience for your customers.
This GA grad went from property manager with no design experience to UX designer at a Fortune 500 company in just eight months: http://ga.co/2DXnmTH
Delighted to have James & Kate chat with our WDI class and prospective students this morning at our Coffee Chat with Alumni! Also, thank you High Brew Coffee for keeping us extra alert 
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Missed last week's Brand Building event? Check out Medium to hear all about it! American Marketing Association Chicago, Popular Pays, Flowers for Dreams, The SimplyBe Agency, & SpotHero all took part in this amazing panel!
You can make the most reliable software out there, but if no one understands how to use it, is it really that good?
Why software engineers need to develop design skills: http://ga.co/2GxYQWR
Color has a different meaning depending on how it’s used, and by whom.
Red, for example, can be the color of love and valentines, or of serial killers and cult leaders. It can be fast like a race car or cool as an icy-cold Coke. How to find the perfect color for your brand: http://ga.co/2BGfCj2
For the third year in a row, data scientists topped the list of Glassdoor's 50 best jobs in the U.S.
See the full list, many of which are careers in tech.
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Our UXDI Class is headed over to Game Room Chicago next Tuesday night to chat all things design! Stop by to meet our instructors, Shilpa & Rachel, and other amazing members from AIGA Chicago, Designation, & more!
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If you are wondering what day-to-day life as a Data Analyst would be like, join us for ‘Career Conversations: Analytics’. We will talk about various career paths, top skills needed to succeed, companies in Chicago hiring Data Analysts, good places to meet other Data Analysts, and the ups and downs of this career. Bring your questions for our panel of veteran Data Analysts. They will give you insight into their roles, help you understand what is needed to get there, and, just maybe, inspire you to make a change.
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Freelance opportunities are a great way to boost your experience before a major job search and kickstart your career. But where should you begin?
Learn how you can hone your talents, market them to potential clients and communicate your project goals clearly to channel success. The strategies discussed in this workshop applies to various industries.
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If you are wondering what day-to-day life as a Web Developer would be like, join us for ‘Career Conversations: Web Development’. We will talk about various career paths, top skills needed to succeed, companies in Chicago hiring Web Developers, good places to meet other Web Developers, and the ups and downs of this career.
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If you are wondering what day-to-day life as a Digital Marketer would be like, join us for ‘Career Conversations: Digital Marketing’. We will talk about various career paths, top skills needed to succeed, companies in Chicago hiring Digital Marketers, good places to meet other Digital Marketers, and the ups and downs of this career.
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Ever wondered how does ICOs work? How secure are your bitcoins? What applications can we build using Bitcoin as a platform? Or if cryptocurrencies be regulated?
At this exclusive panel event, we host thought-leaders from a specific industry — this time from the cryptocurrency world — to explore new intersections between their field and technology.
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If you are wondering what day-to-day life as a Product Manager would be like, join us for ‘Career Conversations: Product Management’. We will talk about various career paths, top skills needed to succeed, companies in Chicago hiring Product Managers, good places to meet other Product Managers, and the ups and downs of this career.
Customer journey mapping is a storytelling tool that helps UX designers discover how a user may interact with a product or service. Armed with this information, designers can deliver positive experiences and form a deeper understanding of their customers.
Here's how: http://ga.co/2mMXWgl
Built In Chicago released their #50ChicagoStartupstoWatch, and we have some GA shoutouts! Karl Hughes of The Graide Network, Sebastian of Kin Insurance, and Screencastify - congrats on making the list!!
Have you ever seamlessly ordered groceries via an app only to wait well past the delivery window for your food? This is an example of a gap in the product-experience loop.
Ensure your brand isn't setting your customers up for disappointment: http://ga.co/2mM9aBM
Our #2018CareerCamp starts NEXT WEEK! Are you looking to advance or start your career in #UXDesign, #DataScience or #Analytics, #DigitalMarketing, #ProductManagement or #WebDevelopment? Check out what we have to offer!
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Having a job with great pay and solid benefits is rewarding, but there's one thing that's even more meaningful: working for yourself! But, we all have bills to pay and responsibilities we've made, so most of us don't have the luxury of immediately quitting our day jobs to pursue our own self-employed dream careers.
So, how do you make your aspirations of becoming your own boss come to life? Enter the side hustle. Come join our lineup of speakers as they delivers a highly tactical tips and tricks on the how (and why) behind starting a successful side hustle while keeping your day job.
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It pays to be persuasive — especially when it comes to your career. Negotiations are not just about the billion dollar deals, boardroom strategies, or company takeovers; it’s a process we use daily. Negotiation can lead to higher salaries, greater startup equity, and better titles, yet most of us accept the first offer we get because we don’t have the skills or strategies to try.
This panel discussion is designed to help you understand the process of negotiation, using techniques and steps you can apply in getting what you want successfully.
