HBCU Partnership Programs

HBCU First interns Rashanna Ireland, Caliese Beckford, and Nekeirah Brice at Claflin University.

HBCU Partnership Programs

HBCU First helps best-in-class companies develop & recruit diverse, Day-One-Ready talent. As the leading HBCU internship and mentoring academy, we empower students — from over 70 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) — with in-demand, college-to-career skills.

ADDRESSING AMERICA'S WORK REVOLUTION

Professional jobs are increasing faster than we can fill them, and most of us — from college interns to senior executives — feel undervalued and overworked.

This deficit in skills and morale is driven by the adoption of new technology, socioeconomic inequality, and our outdated approach to education & training.

HBCU First seeks to advance America's workforce by transforming how we educate & train underrepresented youth.

PARTNER With HBCU First

Get better hiring outcomes by going beyond transactional recruiting to educate & train students.
• Student Engagement Opportunities
• Talent Acquisition Tools
• Recognition of Support

HBCU First is a student-led community advancing the wellbeing and economic participation of America’s Black youth.