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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. We empower students from 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with college-to-career skills developed through a powerful peer-to-pro network.

Reshaping the College-to-Career Journey

Knowledge jobs are growing faster than we can fill them — and many people, from college interns to seasoned professionals, feel pushed to the limit.

What’s behind this? Rapid technological change, rising inequality, and an outdated approach to preparing youth for the professional workforce.

THE SOLUTION
At HBCU First, we're reshaping the college-to-career journey through our HBCU internship and mentoring academy.
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    Develop & Recruit Day-One-Ready Talent

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 on a mission to advance the wellbeing and economic participation of America’s youth.