JPMorgan Chase Launches Advancing Black Pathways Career Readiness Series With corporations have made pledges and announced initiatives aimed toward marginalized voices and underserved communities.
This week, JPMorgan Chase announced it will be premiering a new virtual series aimed to help Black college graduates enter the workforce.
The Advancing Black Pathways Career Readiness Series is a six-part series that will be covering various topics centered around career development and transitioning into the workforce for recent graduates through LinkedIn Live through the JPMorgan Chase channel.
“We’re committed to equipping the next generation of black talent with the tools and insights they’ll need to build lasting and rewarding careers both as entrepreneurs and in corporate America,” said Brian Lamb, the firm’s global head of Diversity Inclusion who is also a guest on the series’ first episode, in a press statement.
“Entering the professional world after college can be a daunting experience, and we’re focused on helping the HBCU Class of 2020 bolster their career readiness as they enter the workforce,” said Sekou Kaalund, the head of Advancing Black Pathways (ABP).
