Do you need to network for diversity programs?

This is probably an extremely stupid question, but do you need to network for these diversity programs? (ex. Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summits, Bank of America Careers Launchpad Diversity & Inclusion Forum: Market Makers...) They are not technically internships but also they are competitive (I am assuming). Is it basically for every single event you reach out and network for a referral?

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“I wanted to share some feedback on my sessions with Andre. Andre has deep knowledge of investment banking, and he approaches every topic very strategically. His guidance while I was preparing my interview stories was especially valuable. One thing that stood out was that even a week after our previous session, Andre remembered me and everything I had shared about my background and goals. That meant a lot to me and made our sessions much more productive. He is also very direct. He tells me clearly what works and what doesn’t, which is exactly the kind of feedback I need. At the same time, he is funny and witty, so working with him is a lot of fun. Our sessions almost always run longer than scheduled, because Andre makes sure we cover everything properly before we wrap up. He is very dedicated and very patient, and I really appreciate the time and effort he puts in. I leave every session with Andre feeling clearer and more confident about my preparation. Thank you, Andre.”

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5.00/5

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“Amandine is a really helpful mentor for my situation as it was really easy reaching out to her via WSO and scheduling a session and her advise was really helpful and i'd love to learn more from her experience as she's very experienced and very kind and has wide market understanding and is very nice .”

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