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This deficit in skills and morale is driven by the adoption of new technology, socioeconomic inequality, and our outdated approach to education and training.

HBCU First aims to strengthen America's workforce by transforming how we educate & train college students.
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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 youth.

Learn more about who we are and what we believe.