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Ignite Your Ambition
Unleash Your Potential
Black Career Women's Network (BCWN) is a national career development organization dedicated to fostering the professional growth of Black women. Since 2012, we've continued to bridge the gap and be champions of support for Black Women in the workplace.
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How We Support Black Women
We understand that Black women often face more career challenges than their peers. We are dedicated to providing you with the support and resources you need to stay competitive in today's job market, help you navigate those challenges, and realize your full potential. Our methodology will help you grow professionally through Coaching, Mentorship, and Professional Development programs that will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel. Applying what you learn gives you the confidence to pursue better job prospects, secure higher salaries, and experience greater career fulfillment.
Our Approach
We believe several elements should be developed and supported to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Methodology comprises Four essential Career Components to help women dive deeper into personal and professional growth, understand how to navigate the workplace, build relationships, establish a network, and manage their careers to experience the career empowerment and fulfillment they desire.
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Become a Member and Get Started to Change Your Career Trajectory!
Become Confident, Empowered & Resilient!
Joining Black Career Women's Network can provide you with an array of benefits such as access to networking opportunities, career guidance and mentorship, professional development resources, and potential job opportunities. Additionally, being a part of a community of professionals with similar career goals can offer valuable support and encouragement throughout your career journey.
Take control of your future, begin with investing in yourself and connect with like-minded women who understand your career challenges.
Signature Events
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Annual Mentor Summit 2024
Amplifying Mentorship with Authentic Sisterhood
The 9th Annual Mentor Summit, a signature event organized by the Black Career Women's Network, is a highly anticipated event that brings together professional Black women of all levels. This event provides an engaging experience and an opportunity to gain invaluable career insights from influential professionals and successful entrepreneurs. It creates a safe and supportive space to openly share experiences, exchange advice, and foster genuine mentorship connections. We believe that mentorship is crucial to success, and by amplifying its power, we inspire Black career women to excel in their chosen fields while being true to themselves.
We invite you to join us for an engaging fireside chat, interactive mini-workshop, Power Mentoring Sessions, and networking opportunities that will help you elevate your career and tap into your limitless potential.
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Free Smart Guide: 6 Power Moves to Leverage in Your Career
The first step is making career moves is understand how power moves can play a part in moving your career forward. We all have a desire to be successful on our own terms, and knowledge is power. These 6 POWER MOVES are actions you can take NOW to within your current role and overall career.
- 6 powerful moves to execute to change how you approach your career
- Why you should intentionally build key relationships
- How to show up in your current role and gain new skill sets
- Why understanding your work-style supports self advocacy
What Black Women Want Most from Work
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Black women are far less likely to get help navigating organizational politics and balancing work and personal lives, and managers are less likely to promote their accomplishments. Black women with leadership ambitions are particularly interested in paving the way for others and positively impacting company culture.
- 91% Ability to Flourish
- 89% Ability to Excel
- 85% Ability to reach for meaning and purpose
- 81% Ability to earn well
- 73% Ability to empower others
Sources: Lean In and McKinsey & Company and Center Talent for Innovation