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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.

Bridging the Expectations Gap

The workforce is out of sync — and everyone is feeling it.

Rapid technological change, rising inequality, and outdated education models have left students under-supported and employers searching for day-one-ready talent.

Meanwhile, Gen Z expects 1-to-1 support, hands-on experience, and a sense of community.

We bridge this expectations gap through student-led, employer-powered training.
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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 advancing the wellbeing and economic participation of America’s youth.