HBCU First

We ask for your support in empowering a stronger American workforce.

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ABOUT HBCU FIRST

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

Our national internship and mentoring academy is reshaping the college-to-career journey by developing day-one-ready professionals.

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

Each year, we award hundreds of paid internships and facilitate over 100 skill-building workshops for college students.

80% of our program graduates secure internships, jobs, or graduate school placements within 6 months.

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WE ASK YOU TO SUPPORT TODAY.

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Since being established in late 2019, we have accomplished the following:

• 1200+ student participants from 40 states and 15 countries

• $1 million in cash stipends paid to students

• 700+ executives from best-in-class companies have spoken at our sessions

• 400+ student development sessions produced & hosted

• published the world’s most viewed map of HBCUs

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For more information visit our website and Candid (GuideStar) profile