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Braven empowers promising young people on their path to college graduation & strong first jobs. CEO & Founder: @EubanksDavis

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This year’s report lifts up the powerful journeys of Braven Fellows and celebrates the partners helping make economic mobility a reality. Together, we’re creating pathways to opportunity—and our impact is growing.

Read here: https://t.co/fwbLnJSfis
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On behalf of the Braven community, we honor and thank all who made the ultimate sacrifice, including Fellows and volunteers who have served our country.

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We are excited to welcome Julie Aleman to the Braven Bay Area Board! Julie is the Executive Director of the @Younger Family Fund (YFF), bringing years of experience in leading strategic philanthropy and nonprofit fundraising.

Welcome, Julie!

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Congratulations to the Braven Fellows nationwide who completed the Braven Leadership and Accelerator course this semester!

A special shoutout to @UNTsocial and the @UMassLowell for completing your very first semester in the program! Here’s to many, many more!

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Congratulations to Jonathan Chaparro, Braven’s Chief Regional Success and Innovation Officer, on being named @TeachForAmerica Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana’s Systems Leader of the Year!

Learn more: https://t.co/Qbzc8mZdZM

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"Fellows are eager to have conversations with you; it's just about connecting with them and being personable," shares Jeffrey Jackson, Braven Leadership Coach at @SpelmanCollege.

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Applications to become a Professional Mentor are still open!

Ready to help a Fellow land their next internship or job with your guidance?

Learn more and apply by Monday, May 4th at https://t.co/mwKFONnH7v

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“My favorite part of the volunteer experience was watching the engagement of the students grow throughout the semester. The more questions they asked, the more I knew they were actually learning something!” - Julie Petulla, Braven Leadership Coach at @Rutgers_Newark

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The 2026 Jobs Report demonstrates how students translate the career readiness skills and social capital they gain through the Braven experience to land quality roles, even in a challenging labor market.

Check it out: https://t.co/wH2nD0VQFJ

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As a Leadership Coach, you’ll guide 5–8 college students through our career-accelerating course, helping them build confidence, sharpen their professional skills, and tackle real-world challenges.

Apply by May 26 at https://t.co/4hFtmY7oRJ

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Join us this fall for our #BravenSummit, a powerful day of connection, ideas, and dialogue focused on strengthening pathways from college to career.

🗓 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM ET
📍 @NJPAC | Newark, NJ

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🎉 A huge thank you to all 2,060+ of our incredible Mock Interview volunteers this semester who showed up to help Fellows practice, build confidence, and get real feedback to prepare for their career journeys.

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“The most meaningful part has been seeing the moment where something clicks for a Fellow—when they realize they’re more capable than they thought.” shares @HonestoAJ, a ten-time Braven Mock Interviewer.

📖 Read here: https://t.co/5CrAX7I1Dr

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The time has come! 🎉 Applications are now open to become a Professional Mentor for our summer cycle (June–September).

⏰ Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/mwKFONnH7v

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From her roots on Chicago’s South Side to leading Braven, our founder & CEO Aimée Eubanks Davis has dedicated her career to expanding access to strong first jobs for first-gen and low-income college students.

Watch here: https://t.co/94OSc1LoMA

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The Braven team, in partnership with @Barclays in New York City, recently hosted an in-person speed mentoring event! Braven Fellows connected with Barclays leaders and gained insight into potential careers in financial services.

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@NIUlive students Kailah Stewart and Brandon Padilla took advantage of UNIV 301, powered by NIU’s Career Services and Braven, to gain the skills, networks, confidence, and experience to launch their careers.

🔗 Read more here: https://t.co/BNWFzKwutq

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We’re excited to welcome Mac Macleod to the Braven Delaware Board! Mac is the Founder & CEO of @carvertise, a national rideshare advertising company he launched in 2012.

We are so thrilled to welcome you, Mac!

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March kicks off #WomensHistoryMonth — a time to celebrate the achievements and impact of women throughout history and today. We’re proud to amplify the women of our community who show up, lead boldly, and make a difference every day.

#BeBraven #WHM

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📣 March Mock Interviews are almost here, and we still need volunteers to ensure every Fellow gets the full experience!

Sign up for the session that works best with your availability:
https://t.co/YGbEaM6uF9.

The deadline is Sunday, March 1.
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For Brandon Poplar, the decision to attend @DelStateUniv, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), was life-changing.

“Braven and DSU have been there at every intersection of my life when I needed to be pushed up or pulled forward.”

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