#Google #HBCU
I can remember a few years back, there was an article published on BlackWeb2.0 encouraging Google to consider hiring more black employees. At the time Laszlo Bock, Google’s vice president of people operations said in a statement before Congress, “we have a very strong internal Black Googler Network.  We actually view it as our obligation to reach out to underrepresented communities in our industry, particularly women in engineering, particularly African-Americans.” It took a couple of years but it appears they’re finally catching if for nothing else to profit from it.

Whether its been hosting rappers for private concerts for its employees or sponsoring urban events Google has been making an attempt at diversity.  Currently they’re actively recruiting alumni from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to work among their ranks.  They will be hosting an “Alumni Party” in their Atlanta office today, ( Wednesday) and in Washington DC on April 7.

Are you an HBCU graduate and perhaps looking for a gig in one of those two cities?  Or perhaps you’re looking for a change of pace in a company with a fresh and energetic corporate culture?  You might want to check it out if nothing else.   Here’s the letter we received outlining the details.

Greetings from Google!

As you may have heard, Google is hiring! 2011 is slated to be one of our most aggressive hiring years, and we are working to find top talent. Over the past few years HBCU graduates have made significant contributions to Google’s success. We are excited to continue our relationship with HBCUs and hire their very best graduates to join our team.

Are you a non-engineering major from a graduating class between 2006-2010? If so, this event is for you! The Google “Alumni Party” will give participants a glimpse into what we have to offer here at Google. You will hear from current Googlers, receive information on positions that are currently open, and have the chance to speak with recruiters who will be on-site to answer your questions. Additionally, this is a great time to network, not only with Googlers, but also with peers. Below is more information on the Atlanta* event and the registration process:

Date: Wednesday March 30, 2011Time: 7PM EST
Location: Google Atlanta Office (10 10th Street NE Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30309)
Attire: Business Casual

There are a few things you need to do before you can be confirmed for the event. It is as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Complete THIS FORM to provide us with a little more information about you

2. Please e-mail your resume to sodavis@google.com

3. Check your e-mail for event confirmation**

*Unable to attend the Atlanta event? No worries. We will be hosting our second event in Washington DC on Thursday April 7. Please e-mail sodavis@google.com for more information.

**Please note that we have a limited number of seats for this event, so you must receive a confirmation for attendance

I’ve always been a huge fan of Gooogle.  We run our entire Highbrid Media corporation of the Google platform from GMail to Calendar, Picasa to Google Reader.  Its all Illuminati yes, but at the same time giving up a little privacy in exchange for the convenience of total integration is key.  Hell even my phone is Google.

I attended a forum last night on Diversity in Social Networking and although Google doesn’t qualify it is the engine driving this space.  Essentially, the forum confirmed what I already knew: Minorities are driving this new social revolution…and by a landslide.  Google obviously understands this and realizes in order to stay relevant they’re going to need to appeal to those tastemakers: The Highbrid Nation. In the end Google’s gonna make googles of money off this initiative but why not benefit from it as well.  Its a progressive company with a lot of great idea flow and energy so it might be worth your time even if you’re comfortable at your current spot.