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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 diverse, Day-One-Ready talent. As the leading HBCU internship and mentoring academy, we empower elite students — from 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This deficit in skills and morale is driven by the adoption of new technology, socioeconomic inequality, and our outdated approach to education & training.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 aims to empower a stronger, more inclusive workforce by bringing together one of our most underrepresented communities (Black youth) and our most resourced community (best-in-class companies).
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PARTNER With HBCU First

Get better hiring outcomes by going beyond transactional recruiting to build relationships with students.
• Student Engagement Opportunities
• Talent Acquisition Tools
• Recognition of Support


Learn more about who we are and what we believe.