Bradley Bewkes

The Greater Good Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife, will showcase the work being done around social causes, its impact and ultimately those working toward the greater good. In the spirit of contributing to the greater good, Digiday Media will be donating a portion of entry profits to Sandy Hook Promise, a foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes and… Show more

The Greater Good Awards, presented by Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife, will showcase the work being done around social causes, its impact and ultimately those working toward the greater good. In the spirit of contributing to the greater good, Digiday Media will be donating a portion of entry profits to Sandy Hook Promise, a foundation whose mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes and communities.

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The IIC is MIT’s premier future of work prize, awarding $1.6 million annually to entrepreneurs using technology to create economic opportunity for workers. We collaborate with like-minded organizations in five regions to select and celebrate sixty Regional Finalists from across the globe. Twenty Regional Winners proceed to MIT where four Global Grand Prize Winners each win $250,000 and world-wide recognition.

Some quick stats:
Awarded $5 million to 160 organizations around the… Show more

The IIC is MIT’s premier future of work prize, awarding $1.6 million annually to entrepreneurs using technology to create economic opportunity for workers. We collaborate with like-minded organizations in five regions to select and celebrate sixty Regional Finalists from across the globe. Twenty Regional Winners proceed to MIT where four Global Grand Prize Winners each win $250,000 and world-wide recognition.

Some quick stats:
Awarded $5 million to 160 organizations around the world;
Hosted 14 celebrations attended by 4,000 people on five continents;
Engaged over 100 outreach partner organizations;
Forged partnerships with nine Collaborator organizations to implement the IIC globally;
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In January 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that they will award $4,999,903, over a four-year timeframe, to The City University of New York’s Community Colleges Consortium (CUNYCCC), consisting of Queensborough Community College (QCC) as the lead applicant, representing a consortium of Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), with the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Bronx Community College (BCC) , Hostos Community College (HCC), Kingsborough Community College (KBCC)… Show more

In January 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that they will award $4,999,903, over a four-year timeframe, to The City University of New York’s Community Colleges Consortium (CUNYCCC), consisting of Queensborough Community College (QCC) as the lead applicant, representing a consortium of Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), with the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), Bronx Community College (BCC) , Hostos Community College (HCC), Kingsborough Community College (KBCC) and LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC), the Central Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Partnerships at the City University of New York as the IHE Coordinating Entity, the New York City Workforce Development Board (NYC WDB) and public and private sector partners and community-based organizations. Show less

MIT Solve is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a mission to solve world challenges. Solve is a marketplace for social impact innovation. Through open innovation Challenges, Solve finds incredible tech-based social entrepreneurs all around the world.

Through Idealist.org, supports the annual Kickstart event organized by the Stanford Haas Center of Public Service to introduce students to over 70 social good organizations from around the country.

CUNY TechWorks is a program backed by a $6 million federal 4-year grant focused on strengthening CUNY's applied associate’s degree programs in three tech areas (software development, IT systems admin, and web development). The initiative will revamp selected associate’s degree programs to integrate related applied skills and hands-on technical training, along with securing internship and job placement for the students.

The Tech Advisory Board will provide KCC with information from the field in order to help inform future credit and non-credit offerings at the college.

Led a session on Executive Presence during Career Week which was later regarded as 'hitting the ball out of the park' by the organizers. Have repeated the session to hundreds of job seekers from NYU, CUNY, SUNY, America Works, Upwardly Global, and more.

Have spoken at or participated in the last three Sessions of The Youth Assembly, which, in partnership with the United Nations, is a conference organized by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation. It is one of the most spectacular bi-annual gatherings of thousands of youth from around the world who convene to hear from leaders driving social good and network with peers who are the worlds future change makers.

Presented session on using technology for social good at the annual 'Be the Change' events hosted by the Cove Center at Colgate.

Spoke at the inaugural Research Conference on Diversity & Inclusion. Aleria is a team comprised of passionate individuals committed to a mission of making corporate America, and society as a whole, more inclusive and equitable. They drive deep change by showing organizations of all sizes the tangible business value of diversity, and how to leverage and implement the right initiatives.

As part of the Entrepreneurship Lab, a partnership with NYU Bronfman & Restore NYC, I gave a lecture on 'Creating Your Personal Brand' to a group of (amazingly vibrant, eager, and sharp) sex trafficking survivors interested in building their own businesses.

https://restorenyc.org/updates/2019/6/18/introducing-restore-and-nyu-entrepreneurship-lab

At the Zahn Innovation Center, part of The City College of New York, I gave a lecture about defining a social impact business to a group of student entrepreneurs going through the Social Impact Booster Program.

Gave keynote speech and presented a workshop 'Amplifying your Inner Leadership Voice' at the Campus Philly Inclusive Leadership Conference held annually at Temple University.

Have given multiple workshops on professional development, networking, and using technology for social good to students studying a variety of fields.

Spoke at the Baruch Marxe School of Public and International Affairs as part of a panel focused on the nonprofit sector.

Gave a talk during STEM: Health and Science Week on developing your professional pitch. Have also given talks to the LaGuardia Presidential Tech Scholars about Executive Presence.

Annually speak to students who are part of the CUNY Tech Works program, covering topics such as career development, soft skills, networking, resume building, and more.