Diversity and Discovery
First Year Insights
Build your career toolkit here.
Be ready for your future with Bloomberg’s First Year Insights, our professional development program specifically tailored to support first-year college students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Hybrid
Spring 2024
Multiple Dates
This program provides invaluable coaching and guidance on skills that are essential for success in the corporate world. Begin building your career toolkit now to tackle interviews, internships and future career opportunities with confidence and ease.
First Year Insights kicks off with an in-person event on April 12, followed by a monthly series of five online workshops covering professional development, DEI-focused career support and resources for managing mental health and wellness.
Participation in all five workshops grants students early access to applications for our 2025 sophomore externship program.
Who we’re looking for
First-year college students who are:
- Interested in finance and technology, regardless of major or discipline
- Motivated individuals who can commit to actively participating in the online workshops
Bloomberg is committed to advancing individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. This program is open to college first-years, including without limitation, who identify as Black, African-American, Hispanic, Latinx, Native, Indigenous and/or are first-generation college students.
What to expect
The monthly online workshops offer an opportunity for students to:
- Build professional development skills such as personal branding and networking
- Receive career prep and planning advice from diversity-focused recruiters
- Learn about resources and approaches to managing mental health & wellness
- Get tips on time management and other college-life skills
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to win special prizes, including Uber Eats codes, complimentary access to Bloomberg Market Concepts and Bloomberg ESG Certificate courses, or a one-on-one resume review with a Bloomberg recruiter.*
Participation in all 5 workshops grants students early access to applications for our 2025 sophomore externship program.
Where and when
Pre-event info sessions (Zoom)
February 9 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
February 13 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET
February 23 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
In-person event
April 12, 2024
731 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Workshop series (Zoom)
Dates and topics listed below. Please note, the order of topics may change based on speaker scheduling. All sessions 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET.
May 10 – Creating Your LinkedIn Profile | Build Your Online Brand or Digital Presence
June 14 – Creating Your Elevator Pitch to Navigate Your Network
July 12 – Insights into Bloomberg User Support + Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification
August 16 – Imposture Syndrome & How to Be Your Authentic Self
September 13 – Goal Setting & Intern Panel
How to apply
Applications for the 2024 program have now closed.
*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.