Leah Rae Jones

Leah Rae Jones is a professional working at IBM in the role of HBCU Academic & Specialty Programs Advisor for IBM SkillsBuild.2 Her current position involves working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to promote and implement IBM's SkillsBuild program.

Professional Background

Leah Rae Jones has been in her current role at IBM since July 2021, which means she has been working in this position for over 3 years.2 Her work is focused on academic and specialty programs, particularly those related to HBCUs and the SkillsBuild initiative.

IBM SkillsBuild Involvement

As an advisor for IBM SkillsBuild, Leah Rae Jones is likely involved in promoting and implementing this free education program. IBM SkillsBuild is designed to help adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities in technology.1 The program offers:

• Over 1,000 courses on various technical topics
• Project-based learning experiences
• Mentorship from IBM experts
• Access to IBM-branded digital credentials

Recent Activities

In September 2023, Leah Rae Jones was involved in promoting IBM's presence at the National White House Initiative for HBCUs Conference. She encouraged attendees to join IBM's session on September 26th, which likely focused on skills development and opportunities for HBCU students and graduates.3

Leah Rae Jones' role aligns with IBM's mission to help prepare people for the changing world of work, particularly in closing the skills gap for students and job seekers in technical fields.1 Her work with HBCUs is particularly significant given the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.