Google Expands Career Opportunities for Claflin University STEM Students Through TechWISE and TalentSprint Programs

Google Expands Career Opportunities for Claflin University STEM Students Through TechWISE and TalentSprint Programs

Claflin University students can enhance their career opportunities in the tech industry at no cost through TechWise, a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative supported by Google.

Claflin students can register online at https://talentsprint.com/techwise/application by Monday, Feb. 3, to gain invaluable training and insight that will prepare them to work with new and emerging technologies.

Dawn Kuenzi, a program manager at Google focusing on Society programs, will visit Claflin on Friday, Jan. 17, to provide students, faculty, and administrators with more details about TechWise and why it's an opportunity to become a world-class software engineer.

"Society programs empower students through mentoring and curriculums designed to encourage them to develop an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers," she said. "They also build confidence in students as they pursue their dreams,"

Kuenzi will make a presentation, "What is Possible -- TechWise,"at 2 p.m. in Conference Room A in the New Student Center. Among her topics will be how to overcome adversity to become who you are meant to be.

"I will share my story about overcoming a low-income childhood and other obstacles to become a lead program manager at Google," said Kuenzi, who participated in Claflin's historic HBCU Tech Summit in September 2024.

TechWise, offered by TalentSprint, identifies and empowers capable students from underrepresented groups to prepare for tech careers. It has two distinct learning options: an 18-month instructor-led online program offering holistic training and mentorship for high-growth tech careers and a nine-month self-paced virtual/online program focused on essential skills for entry-level tech careers. Google provides 100% of the program's funding.

TalentSprint brings transformational high-end and deep-tech learning programs to emerging and experienced professionals in partnership with top academic institutions and global corporations.

"The training our students receive through TechWise will make them more marketable and increase their technology skills,"said Dr. Karina Liles, chair for the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science/associate professor of computer science. Students selected for the program will have opportunities for mentoring while developing and improving their knowledge and ability to use specific tools and software."

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