
CREATING EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JOBS OF TOMORROW
Employer Partners play a pivotal role in making the data and analytics space more representative and in elevating diverse talent.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ABOUT DATA SCIENCE FOR ALL
Data Science for All is the first scalable, actionable solution for corporations to build diverse and inclusive workforces.
DS4A / Empowerment is the largest and most innovative program ever to open doors for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ+ students and professionals through data fluency training and career opportunities.

Engage with the world's largest community of diverse data science talent.
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DATA SCIENCE FOR ALL COHORT DEMOGRAPHICS


OUR MISSION
Currently, less than 7% of data professionals identify as Black or Latinx, and significant structural barriers prevent many from acquiring data skills.
With the help of our Employer Partners, we are on track to provide 10,000 endowed scholarships over the next three years.
Join us in bridging the opportunity gap to the data-driven jobs of tomorrow.
SPONSORS
Our Employer Partners make this program possible through endowed scholarships, mentorship, and career opportunities.
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WHY SPONSOR DS4A / EMPOWERMENT?
Our Employer Partners allow Fellows to partake at no cost and in turn contribute to a more inclusive data and analytics workforce. Here are a few of the ways our Employer Partners benefit:
RECRUITING | EMPLOYER BRANDING | MENTORSHIP
MEET SOME OF OUR DS4A GRADUATES
"With a finance background, I am drawn to study how data relates to consumer behaviors and personal finance."
Jenny Robayo (Fort Worth, TX)
"My passion is ethical AI and reducing systemic bias in big data on communities of color."
Victoria Morgan (Vacaville, CA)
"I’ve lost out on opportunities because of my identity…DS4A changed that. "
Sathya Edamadaka (Allentown, NJ)
"DS4A taught me to code with Python and apply data analysis in a business context."
Hakeem Omotayo (Hawthorne, CA)
"I’ve never had resources to explore data science, because it’s expensive. Now I can generate major data insights."
Seanna McCall (Cherry Hill, NJ)
"Without DS4A, I would never have existed in a professional space - not as a minority!"
Kayla Byrd (Oakland, CA)
"This program has given me access to a truly breathtaking number of viewpoints!"
Patrick Musau (Nashville, TN)
"After graduating from DS4A, I plan to explore genetic data and its potential application in personalized healthcare. "
Biplab Karki (Aliso Viejo, CA)
EMPLOYER PARTNER BENEFITS

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
DS4A / Empowerment is entirely free for Fellows, supported by sponsorship from our Employer Partners. Each partnership package endows a specific number of scholarships.

HIRING
Employer Partners have first access to hire vetted, trained, diverse graduates for roles that deal with data–in product, research, operations, engineering, and analytics.

MENTORSHIP
Our program helps enterprises advance their CSR and DE&I goals by giving a platform for their employees to mentor talented, diverse, aspiring data professionals.

TALENT BRANDING
Our program is the U.S.'s largest, most prestigious data-training program for underrepresented groups. Sponsors are DE&I-forward employers and thought leaders.

BUSINESS IMPACT
Employer Partners can submit business challenges to the program, for Fellows to solve as AI projects. Also, diverse talent hiring helps make strides towards eliminating bias in future products and algorithms.
OUR IMPACT PARTNERS
We are not simply training a group of individuals, but building an ecosystem. We have forged partnerships with leading organizations - non-profits, professional associations, think tanks, and more - to help advance our goals.










PARTNERSHIP TIERS
PARTNER
10 endowed scholarships
Send up to 2 employees to attend training
Acknowledgment in all marketing collateral
Livestream info sessions
CHAMPION
20 endowed scholarships
Send up to 4 employees to attend training
Acknowledgment in all marketing collateral
Presenting sponsor of Capstone Project Award
Role mapping and de-biasing services
Livestream info sessions
Annual access to C1 Connect
HOST
50 endowed scholarships
Custom, role-based training for endowed
scholars to pursue post-program
Send up to 4 employees to attend training
Acknowledgment in all marketing collateral
Presenting sponsor of Capstone Project Award
Role mapping and de-biasing services
Marquee presentation in all marketing materials
Livestream info sessions
Annual access to C1 Connect
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"Investing in initiatives that create greater opportunities for students of all backgrounds continues to be important to us at Citadel and Citadel Securities. This program will empower those underrepresented in data science with the tools and confidence to help make their aspirations a reality – and will help shape the future of finance and beyond."
GERALD BEESON
COO, CITADEL

"We know that while talent is equal, opportunities are not. That’s why we at Match Group want to be a part of the solution and provide opportunities that will solve the pipeline problem in tech. Working with Correlation One to bring more opportunities to underrepresented groups is the first step in that direction."
SHAR DUBEY
CEO, MATCH GROUP

"Supporting Correlation One is aligned with our values as a company. We must stay laser-focused on tearing down systemic barriers for communities of color. Education is an important first step, but so is providing job skills training that enables people to lift themselves up. In addition, providing mentorship and empowerment are critical to helping people be successful. When one of us does better, we all do better."
FRANK CALDERONI
CEO, ANAPLAN
A PROGRAM DESIGNED
FOR JOB READINESS
Fellows in our program are set up for success from their first entry assessment, through a rigorous business case-based curriculum, and solid support structure.
As a result, graduates are ready for data and analytics jobs across an organization.
DATA & ANALYTICS
DATA SCIENTIST
DATA ANALYST
STATISTICIAN
DATA MODELER
DATA VISUALIZATION
FINANCE
QUANT RESEARCHER
FUNDAMENTAL ANALYST
FINANCIAL PLANNING
& ANALYSIS MANAGER
ENGINEERING
DATA ENGINEER
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
ML ENGINEER
OPERATIONS & STRATEGY
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
ANALYST/MANAGER
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
PRODUCT & MARKETING
PRODUCT MANAGER/ANALYST
DIGITAL MARKETING ANALYST
GROWTH MARKETER/GROWTH HACKER
CORRELATION ONE ADVISORY BOARD


Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff

Former Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity, BlackRock



MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE MENTORS

Fernando Schwartz
Global Head of Data Science, Merck

Carolina Posada
Director, Commerzbank AG

Sadid Hasan
Senior Director of AI & Data Science, CVS Health

Clarence Agbi
Data Science Manager, Capital One
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes DS4A / Empowerment unique?
Data Science for All / Empowerment is a comprehensive program that aims to remove the structural barriers that prevent minority candidates from pursuing careers in data science and analytics and help them prepare for the data-driven jobs of the future. Our aim is to build a nationwide ecosystem of talented Black, Hispanic, and people of other under-represented communities who are data-fluent and are prepared for the jobs of the future in data analysis, marketing, banking, product management, business intelligence, engineering, trading, sales, and healthcare. Our training will focus on core data analytics skills required to perform well in these roles. In addition, our program gives students access to a diverse network of professional mentors, career coaching, and job opportunities and builds a community that will provide ongoing support to help them advance in their careers.
How can this impact my firm’s recruiting goals?
In addition to Fellows nominated by Employer Partners, Correlation One will select the top external applicants to participate in the program as Fellows. Employer Partners will have multiple opportunities to interface with these candidates directly throughout the program, and will have access to comprehensive recruitment data, including resumes, career interests, technical assessment scores, and data project work generated through the program.
How will this impact my firm’s talent brand?
Employer Partners for the DS4A/Empowerment program are publicly affirming their commitment to creating equal access to the jobs of tomorrow by investing in the education and career advancement of talented individuals from the Black, Hispanic, and other underrepresented minority communities. Correlation One will actively promote its Employer Partners across email, social, and PR channels leading up to, during, and after the program. Employer Partners will also have the opportunity to speak throughout the program and share insights about what makes their organization a category leader and a champion for diversity and inclusion.
Can I nominate or participate as a Mentor without becoming an Employer Partner?
Yes. We are accepting mentor nominations from top-tier organizations. Use the form below to get in touch.
Is the program free for Fellows?
Yes, DS4A / Empowerment is free for all Fellows! We believe that cost should never be a barrier to learning, and this is made possible thanks to the generosity of our Employer Partners. To qualify, aspiring Fellows must complete an application, submit a resume, pass a skills assessment, and participate in a video interview; following this, they may be selected to enroll in the program. Employer Partners can also nominate their own employees to take part in the training as part of their sponsorship package.
When and where is Data Science for All / Empowerment taking place?
The program runs for 14 weeks in the fall/winter of 2021. Career fairs, guest lectures and professional development sessions are held during the week, along with mentorship sessions with Employer Partner representatives. The program will culminate with a graduation live virtual graduation event.