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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 Rapid technological change, rising inequality, and an outdated approach to preparing youth for the professional workforce.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
Our national internship and mentoring academy is reshaping the college-to-career journey by developing day-one-ready professionals.

Who We Are

HBCU First is a student-led community on a mission to advance the wellbeing and economic participation of America's youth.

We empower students at 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with in-demand skills through our peer-to-pro network.

Our Values & Principles

The HBCU First guiding principles — Feedback, Accountability, Community, Transparency, and Service (FACTS) — shape our work and our relationships with others.

Feedback: We improve by learning how we can do better.

 

Accountability: Our actions, and inactions, impact those around us.

 

Community: Our charge is to support and advance America's youth.

 

Transparency: Honest and thoughtful communication is key to progress.

 

Service: We lead by empowering others to move forward.

HBCU First is a student-led community on a mission to advance the wellbeing and economic participation of America’s youth.