CREATOR, SPEAKER, CONSULTANT
CREATOR, SPEAKER, CONSULTANT
Redefining early career successHelping Gen Z design their dream careers, and helping companies reach them with clarity and care.
I’m Jade Walters, a speaker, strategist, and founder of The Ninth Semester. Through keynotes, consulting, and creative partnerships, I bridge the gap between young professionals and the employers, schools, and brands that want to serve them better.
who Is Jade?Creative. Writer. Founder. Gen Z Career Coach. Early Career Recruiting Expert. Employer Branding Specialist. TEDx Speaker. First-Generation Scholar. HBCU Graduate. Doula.
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Meet JadeBrooklyn-born, Chicago living.
I’m a first-gen college grad turned speaker, creator, and founder of The Ninth Semester, an award-winning early career platform reaching over 220,000 students and recent grads.
I’m passionate about helping Gen Z design careers they’re excited about; especially those who’ve never seen their dream job IRL before. Whether I’m leading workshops, consulting with employer branding teams, or sharing early career opportunities on my blog, my work centers on clarity, creativity, and access.
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
“I worked with Jade for an event through our brand Generation Hired called "Fuel Your Search". Jade is truly ahead of the game when it comes to the career world and gives relevant, real-world advice that is accessible to her Gen Z audience. Beyond that, Jade is a true professional & so wise! I really appreciated her can-do attitude and creativity.”
Kaitlin M. at Her Campus
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"I've partnered with Jade through the Ninth Semester and was impressed with her ability to connect with her audience, understand brand goals and bring that to life through her content in an authentic way. Looking forward to working with her again in the future."
Cory W. from Handshake
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"Jade and I partnered on an influencer campaign for COOP. She was truly a pleasure to work with. Her expertise and creativity was so valuable as we embarked on our first influencer marketing campaign. Her commitment to the cause was also integral to our success. I look forward to working with her again in the future as we collaborate to help first-gen, low income college grads find meaningful careers and the jobs they deserve!"
Patricia M. from COOP
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"Jade is a valued partner of Wasserman Next Gen! She has marketed hundreds of our open roles and referred qualified candidates. She knows our target demographic and how to get them excited about the possibility of working with us. She is responsive and thorough in handling our requests that often come through last minute and an overall gem to work with."
Grayson H. at Wasserman Next Gen
ways we can work together-
Keynotes and workshops tailored for Gen Z talent and the employers reaching them. Past speaker at Howard University, New York University, National Sales Network Student Sales and Marketing Conference, Danaher Corporation, and more.
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Authentic, strategic content that connects with Gen Z communities. Past collaborations with COOP Careers, Handshake, Bumble, Kode with Klossy, K18 Hair, and more.
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1:1 support to help you build clarity, confidence, and your next big move.
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Helping teams strengthen their employer value proposition for early career talent. Former clients include Cisco, Capital One, Lumen, FOX, and more.
from the blogThe Ninth Semester
Let's work together