The HBCU Leadership Academy is a hands-on leadership development program for students ready to lead. By planning and running the HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy, students bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce doing. This virtual, 10-week internship is by invitation only.
Interns gain:• Leadership experience• Mentoring & community• Skill-building & networking• Career opportunities & cash
Nekeirah Brice Chief of Staff Claflin University
Shanique Strickland Professional Development Lead Southern University Law Center
La’Reaya Bailey Networking Lead Bethune-Cookman University
Samya Fernandes Accelerator Lead North Carolina A&T State University
Malikah Abdul-Wali Data Lead Howard University
Jean Joiles Data Lead Howard University
Jayla Reese Engagement Lead Xavier University of Louisiana
Cameron Bell Mentoring Lead Tuskegee University
Amaiya Brown Wellness Lead Florida A&M University
Katherine Metellus Wellness Lead Howard University
Alyssa Clayton Social Media Lead Tuskegee University
HBCU First is a student-led community on a mission to advance the wellbeing and economic participation of America’s youth.