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10/12/2026

Learn Sales Engineering - Oct 20 @ 6pm - FREE - https://mailchi.mp/builtintl.org/salesengineering-9132130

10/07/2026

Advance in Tech as a Sales Engineer

Is Sales Engineering for you?

Attend virtually to hear this Portrait of Excellence on advancing in tech.

The tech industry is broad, and Sales Engineering provides a lucrative, viable career in tech. In this interactive session, we'll hear from Terrence Felton, Senior Leader, Solutions Engineering at Cisco. Terrence did it. So can you.

⭐ Portraits of Excellence
🗓️ Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm CT
📍 Zoom - FREE to Attend.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eCI2Ubj9RmyvYJzmSHhzgA

Terrence began his tech career in 2008 as a Network Engineer, moved into consulting, and pivoted into sales engineering by 2016. For the last 10 years, Mr. Felton has held advancing tech and leadership roles in sales engineering at Genesys, Sharpen, Twilio, and the Presales Collective before joining Cisco in 2024.

In this Portrait of Excellence session, learn what sales engineering is, what skills you need, and the career path to becoming a top-notch, high-paying engineer.

6:05 - 6:10 About BUiLT & its Partners
6:10 - 6:40 A Look into Sales Engineering
6:40 - 6:55 Q&A
6:55 - 7:00 Close

Attend to learn about new ways to grow your earnings and career in tech.

We will raffle off a $25 training voucher to lucky event participants.

08/19/2026

Welcome Terrence Felton as BUiLT North Texas President - https://mailchi.mp/builtintl.org/blacktech3rdthursday-9131224

08/13/2026

Black tech networking Thursday August 20 is calling. Answer the call to win. - https://mailchi.mp/builtintl.org/blacktech3rdthursday-9131134

08/06/2026

CAAPCO Kickoff Event Not to Miss - https://mailchi.mp/builtintl.org/blacktech3rdthursday-9130961

08/02/2026

Black tech networking Thursday on August 20 is calling. Answer the call to win. - https://mailchi.mp/builtintl.org/blacktech3rdthursday-9130912

05/26/2026

🚨 The workplace is changing faster than most people realize.

For many early-career workers, getting that first opportunity is becoming harder as AI automates more entry-level tasks.

This video highlights a challenge that parents, grandparents, mentors, and community leaders should be paying attention to.

Many talented young professionals aren't struggling because they lack intelligence or motivation.

They're entering a workforce that is fundamentally changing.

The good news?

The future still belongs to people who can:
🧠 Think critically
🤝 Build relationships
💬 Communicate effectively
🎯 Exercise judgment
💡 Solve new problems
🚀 Lead through uncertainty

These human intelligence skills are becoming more valuable—not less—in the age of AI.

Watch the video and consider sharing it with a young professional in your life.

And if you're looking for a meaningful way to help someone prepare for the future of work, consider sponsoring their participation in the BUiLT RITE Founding Summer 2026 Cohort.

Sometimes the greatest gift isn't money.

It's opportunity.

🎥 Watch the video below.

05/17/2026

AI is eliminating the on-ramp. Entry-level jobs that built careers are the first to be automated. The result? New workers are entering the workforce without foundational skill-building.

"How in the world are young people going to get trained up to come in at a Level Three if they haven’t done Level One and Level Two?" — Molly Kinder, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

BUiLT RITE rebuilds the foundation. Structured learning. Real mentors. Documented human intelligence credentials. Seats are limited -> bit.ly/BUiLT_RITE

05/11/2026

Watch Stanley use his human intelligence to win. Want to be like Stanley? Apply for BUiLT RITE today: bit.ly/BUiLT_RITE

BUiLT RITE Participants learn to use their human intelligence to win. See how Stanley uses empathy, faith, and courage to move to the top. You can too.

05/05/2026

Good news if you've been on the fence: The application deadline for BUiLT RITE is extended to June 12 and the cohiort now begins June 19. That means the early bird rate of $750 has also been extended through May 28, giving you more time to lock in the lowest rate.

BUiLT RITE is a five-month certification program designed for people who want to build the skills disrupts most: the ability to think independently, lead with emotional intelligence, and prove your capabilities in a way that lives outside any employer's review cycle.

✔Women. ✔Early-career professionals. ✔Professionals of color. ✔Skilled workers without a four-year degree. These are the people this program was built for.

⏰Apply before May 28 to lock in $750: bit.ly/BUiLT_RITE