The Jump the Rung career accelerator

For early- to mid-career racialized immigrant women

Step into your power, get promoted faster, and succeed as your truest, boldest self. We created this program based on interviews with racialized immigrant women who have reached the top of the career ladder. Our goal is to make the next generation’s journey faster, easier, and more joyful.

This program is exclusively focused on building your power, influence and social capital inside and outside of your organization. We believe that collective consciousness, solidarity and a robust network of allies give young racialized women the best shot at reshaping corporate culture and gaining a seat and a voice at the table.

  • 100% of graduates said that the accelerator helped them develop a promotion strategy

  • 100% of graduates said that the accelerator increased their confidence in achieving their career goals

  • 100% of graduates said that the accelerator increased their access to a supportive professional community

WHAT OUR COHORT HAS TO SAY

  • photo of debora jesus

    "The career accelerator created a welcoming and inclusive space for racialized women to learn how to advocate for their career goals while developing a supportive network. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to progress in their career."

    Debora Jesus
    Manager, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Communications

  • cindy

    “I have been wowed each weekend with the content and guest speakers. I now have a much better idea of how organizations and corporate culture work, and what conversations I need to have in order to advance my career. This is hands down the best decision I have made this year. It was exactly what I needed to inspire me and encourage me to take charge of my own career and identity. I’ve learned so much and I can’t wait to share it with my friends.”

    Cindy Shu
    Facilities Consultant Intern

  • faezeh

    "If you're a racialized immigrant woman, there's no other accelerator that will empower you as much as Jump the Rung. Not only will you come out of the program with a clear promotion strategy and action items on your list, you will form deep and meaningful relationships with women who understand your unique professional and personal struggles and are there to support and uplift you."

    Faezeh Shafiee

    Marketing Manager

  • noubahar

    "This program has been life-changing. Prior to joining, I felt resigned to having little control over my career. However, I now feel empowered and capable of taking charge of my professional journey. The stories and lessons shared by fellow participants have deeply touched me, and the advice shared by industry experts has been invaluable."

    Noubahar Hasnain
    Junior Account Executive

  • samira

    "The practical knowledge, insightful, and caring speakers, as well as a network of amazing women were just the boost I was missing to start believing that I am a leader. I now have the tools to be more grounded in myself, my values and my ambition. Having defined my vision for my career and professional community helps me pour into the relationships that build me up (both through what others have to offer me and through what I have to offer them). I am forever grateful to the Jump the Rung team for putting so much thought, research, and heart into this accelerator and for the speakers for giving of their time to impart their hard earned wisdom so that we may have it a little easier."

    Samira Manfon
    Policy Analyst

  • areej

    "The Jump the Rung Accelerator has been a transformative experience for me. It has empowered me to actively pursue career advancement, engage in cross-collaborative projects, and embark on a journey of self-discovery. It has also fostered self-empathy and a focus on mental well-being. "

    Areej Mehdi
    Marketing Partnerships and Projects Coordinator

  • paruv

    "This was the opportunity of a lifetime. The dedication and vision of the Jump the Rung team have had a profound impact on my career and personal goals."

    Parul Yadav

    Account Coordinator

  • valentina

    "This career accelerator helped me dive into a self-discovery journey. I've learned a lot about myself. Along with actionable outcomes and insights, I gained a sisterhood and confidence to navigate my career in the direction I want to go. "

    Valentina Shin
    Marketing Specialist

  • noor

    "The Jump the Rung Accelerator has given me the opportunity to be part of a community of ambitious, inspirational and kind women from whom I have learned so much. The confidence l've gained, both personally and professionally, is beyond anything I could have expected."

    Noor Imran
    Management Consultant

  • njeri

    "This program has helped me identify and solidify the fact that I have the tools and the community to create a fly-wheel system for my career."

    Njeri Muguthi
    Senior Software Developer

  • lubana

    "Jump the Rung was eye-opening. I now have a detailed three-year career strategy with actionable next steps and milestones. I also feel empowered to help others in my network. As a manager, I have always been invested in creating more leaders and now I have more concrete tools to do so!"

    Lubana Azad

    Manager, Fraud Management

  • nelly

    "The assignments helped me reflect and recognize the impact I’ve had and how much more I can build. It ultimately led to my manager offering up sponsorship to advocate for me in spaces I was not in."

    Nelly Nga

    Jump the Rung Graduate

Join the movement.

“When I joined the program, I felt very lonely. I didn't have a lot of support. I didn't feel seen, I didn't feel heard. I felt like all of these things that I was experiencing were my personal problems. And then I started talking to other racialized immigrant women and they said, “me too.” I had to join this community to learn that I wasn't the only person.

I think of all the people like me out there that don't have this community, that are still thinking it's them. That's why I'm so passionate about this program.”

Why Jump the Rung?

You know that immigrant stereotype of parents who think receiving a grade of 100% was the bare minimum?

In our case, the stereotype was very much true, and we held ourselves to the same sky-high standards and moonshot mindset in developing this accelerator. Our goal was to create what we wish we had at the beginning of our careers.

We won’t teach you anything you can find somewhere else. We’re giving you the knowledge, support, and access that took some of us 15+ years to build, in a community of women who have been there, and get it.