We aim to help Black youth move America forward — economically and socially.
HBCU Near-Peer Mentoring Program™ Through our 10-week internship experience, Near-Peer Mentors pair up with First-Year schoolmates to develop a playbook for college-to-career success.
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HBCU Leadership Incubator™ Through our 12-week leadership development programs, each student "Lead" develops & manages an HBCU First program and team.
HBCU Equity™ HBCU "Peer Researchers" conduct career-related, primary research to better understand the socio-academic drivers of America's Black youth.
HBCU First's mission is to increase college success + career access for Black youth.