DSU Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator (UNIV 291)
A 3-credit General Education course for DSU undergraduate sophomores and transfer juniors
The DSU-Braven Career Leadership Accelerator (UNIV 291) is a 3 credit course, designed to prepare undergraduate students for the competitive, globalized job marketplace.
During UNIV 291, undergraduate students are immersed in a vibrant learning environment that gives you the roadmap and tools to channel your ambition and hard work. Undergraduate students will:
- Develop the skills necessary to land your dream job: working in teams, networking & communicating, self-driven leading, problem-solving, and operating & managing
- Build a professional portfolio to land a career-accelerating internship, graduate school placement, or quality job.
- Expand your professional network and build community on campus: The course provides various opportunities for undergraduate students to connect with like-minded peers, employers and a strong alumni network.
- Put your learning into practice throughout the course: Undergraduate students have ample opportunities to build upon what they’re learning to gain confidence–whether through mock interviews or a Capstone Challenge, where you engage in solving a real-world problem for an employer.
Learn more about Braven at: https://braven.org/
Braven Impact
- Join a growing national network of 10,000+ Fellows who you can connect with and lean on for professional connections.
- Discover more internship opportunities. Compared with graduates nationally, Braven 2023 graduates were 23 percentage points more likely to have at least one internship or similar career-accelerating experience during college.
- Start your career strong. 89% of Braven Fellows were employed or enrolled in graduate school by six months after graduation.
- 2023-2024 Braven graduates have achieved a 91% six-year on-time graduation rate.
What Braven Fellows are saying across the network
“Braven prepared me for my internships by further developing my professional readiness. Through my time with Braven, I was able to hone my career skills and materials in preparation for future opportunities like my resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile. I learned that I was capable of working in my desired industry.”
Na’ja Stokes
Spring 2024 Fellow, Braven Hornet Ambassador
Research Scholar, Alliance for Minority Participation Research Internship
“Braven has fortified my teamwork, resume, and communication skills. Leveraging these cornerstones, I’m resolute in my pursuit of growth by embracing adaptability, leadership, personal branding, feedback, and cultural awareness.”
Jaden Weatherspoon
Spring 2024 Fellow, Braven Hornet Ambassador
Data Analytics Intern, Exelon
“The Braven experience at Delaware State University taught me numerous valuable skills. Some of these include creating coherent resumes, drafting effective cover letters, and ways to have a smash hit interview! With these skills, I was able to land my first internship with the Washington Center in DC.”
Adesola Akinwale
Spring 2024 Fellow, Braven Hornet Ambassador
Presidential Scholar, Honors student, and University Concierge at DSU
Major: Criminal Justice
Who is eligible to take the course?
As of Fall 2024, DSU sophomores and transfer juniors with a minimum of 30 credits, and in good academic standards are required to take the 3-credit Braven Career and Leadership Accelerator course. Sophomores and Juniors majoring in aviation, education, nursing, and social work, are exempt from the requirement.
Interested?
To learn more about the UNIV 291, send an email to: dsu [at] bebraven.org
Ready to register? Contact your academic advisor or register through Banner.
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