Learn more about the many IBM's opportunities and programs available to Clark Atlanta University students

The IBM Impact at CAU


IBM provides CAU students and ViSiDeL researchers with access to various career building opportunities through their HBCU. Below is a summary of those programs and any relevant links.

IBM Summary Flyer

IBM SkillsBuild Courses & Certifications


IBM offers CAU students free access to their SkillsBuild program. Students can complete short, informative courses and receive free Credly badges/certifications on different technology/engineering areas.

Below are direct links to 3 "Getting Started" courses:

Artifical Intelligence Data Science Cybersecurity

Students/researchers may sign up with their cau.edu email to get started. More courses/badges are available via the SkillsBuild program

IBM Speed Mentoring Program


IBM offers a free one-on-one mentoring program where IBM employees are assigned to assist with resumes, conduct mock interviews, give advice/guidance, and more. Mentors are matched based on the student's or researcher's interests/background.

Join to meet your mentor today! Get started via the link below:

IBM Speed Mentoring

IBM Parker Dewey Paid Micro-Internships


Once SkillsBuild badges are obtained, IBM provides access to exclusive access paid micro-internships via their partnership with Parker Dewey related to those badges/credentials.

All opportunities are paid, expected hours and pay are listed alongside the company requesting the internship and a description of the project.

Sign up, build your profile, and find your internship today!:

Parker Dewey IBM SkillsBuild landing page

(Add "IBM Skillsbuild HBCU" as one of your associations to view internships specific to the IBM HBCU SkillsBuild program.)

Events, Workshops, Lectures


IBM HBCU VS HBCU Student Tech Talk

- second Wednesday of each month

IBM HBCU Light the Fire

- (Faculty sharing Best Practices) the second Thursday of every month

The Security Expert Lecture Series

- register at the Security Learning Academy with your school email address

More IBM Partnership info


IBM/CAU Cybersecurity Leadership Center

IBM HBCU Student Ambassador Program