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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 over 70 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with in-demand college-to-career skills.

RESHAPING THE COLLEGE-TO-CAREER JOURNEY

Knowledge jobs are increasing faster than we can fill them, and many — from college interns to senior executives — feel undervalued and overworked.

This skills and morale deficit stems from the rapid adoption of new technologies, socioeconomic inequality, and an outdated approach to education and training.

THE SOLUTION
Through our HBCU internship and mentoring academy
, we develop day-one-ready talent by reshaping how college students are supported and trained for the workforce.
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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.

Learn more about who we are and what we believe