HBCU First (USA)
HBCU First is an early-stage non-profit organisation with a mission to increase college success and career access for young Black people. They aim to help Black youth move America forward economically and socially.
By focusing on what students want and what leading employers need, HBCU First has established itself as America’s source for exceptionally prepared Black talent. Their graduates are ready to add value on day one as interns or young professionals.
In 2020/2021, the Eurofins Foundation provided funds to HBCU’s Leadership Incubator, a remote, part-time, 10-week internship programme developed in 2020 and focused on leadership development, designed for and by Black college students. This programme helps students attending historically Black colleges to bridge the gap between learning and doing.
Thanks to this funding, HBCU First increased the number of student interns per session from 5 to 12, and increased STEM student representation from 20% to an average of 70%.
This project contributes to the following United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
