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  • Technical Skills for Job Applications

    • Emphasis on technical skills required for professional roles, including:

      • Resume writing

      • Cover letter writing

    • Importance of these skills for internships, research positions, and job applications.

  • Post-Graduation Career Support

    • Raven’s career support lasts up to six months after graduation.

    • Enrollment in the accelerated course unlocks long-term support opportunities, including:

      • Professional Mentorship Programs:

        • One-on-one mentorship for 12 weeks from industry professionals in the student's desired field.

      • Career Coaching:

        • Access to personalized career coaching with the director of workforce at any needed time.

  • Career Communities

    • Establishment of virtual networking and resource groups specific to various industries.

    • Activities include:

      • Networking opportunities

      • Access to job openings

      • Skill-building workshops (both in-person in NYC and virtually)

  • Midterm Exam Format

    • Structure of the midterm exam:

      • 10 multiple choice questions

      • 4 short answer questions (select from a given set, questions should be answered in 5-10 sentences)

      • 1 longer essay question

    • Emphasis on both attendance and reading for success; class attendance and reading the material complement each other for a better understanding of the exam material.

  • Public Policy and Progress

    • Discussion on progress relating to different groups in society; acknowledging advancements yet recognizing disparities.

    • Introduction to Regression to the Mean:

      • A statistical concept explaining averages within demographics and its application in public perception of different groups.

  • Cultural Influence of Black Americans

    • Overview of African-American culture's profound impact on overall American culture and international perception.

    • Notable exports include:

      • Hip hop

      • Jazz

      • Blues

      • Language patterns

    • Mention of cities like Atlanta as cultural hubs and examples of market and social influences.

  • Surveying and Polling Insights

    • Explanation of scientific polling methods and their limitations:

      • Discusses sampling populations and the implications of margins of error (e.g., Trump’s approval ratings).

      • Importance of understanding the limitations when interpreting survey results.

      • Emphasizes the relationship between sample size and margin of error:

        • Majority of political polls sample 1,000 - 2,000 respondents, leading to around 3-4% margin of error.

  • Political Opinion and Engagement

    • Concept of Opinion Salience:

      • The idea that intensity of opinion within a minority group can influence political outcomes despite being in the minority.

      • Those who care more about a specific issue may be more politically active, affecting legislative response more than majority sentiments.

  • Reading Assignments and Communication

    • Mention of upcoming communication regarding reading assignments and schedules, confirming engagement and importance of continuous study within the course.