Bridging the Expectations Gap
Knowledge jobs are growing faster than we can fill them — and people at every level, from college interns to seasoned leaders, are feeling the strain.
Rapid technological change, rising inequality, and outdated
education models have left students under-supported and employers searching for day-one-ready talent.
THE SOLUTION
We reshape the college-to-career journey through a student-led academy co-created with industry leaders—bridging the expectations gap with real-time training and layered mentoring.
About HBCU First
HBCU First is a student-led community advancing the wellbeing and
economic participation of America's youth.
Our national internship and mentoring academy builds college-to-career skills through our peer-to-pro network.
Each year, we help hundreds of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs) become day-one-ready professionals.
More than 80% of our students secure internships, jobs, or graduate school opportunities within six months.