Gain unparalleled access to recruiters and hiring managers from a wide variety of industries. Whether you're an HBCU student looking for internships or an HBCU alum seeking new opportunities, this event connects you directly with employers who are actively seeking diverse talent

Enhance your career readiness with free professional development sessions tailored specifically for HBCU students and alumni. Learn from industry experts, refine your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and get valuable insights into navigating today's job market

Build your network by connecting with other HBCU students and alumni who share your career aspirations. This event is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and form relationships that can lead to mentorship, collaboration, and future opportunities.

Agenda

time iconOctober 23, 2024 09:00

Event Kickoff with Will Moss, CEO, and the Team at HBCU CONNECT

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Will Moss

time iconOctober 23, 2024 10:00

Intentional Impactful Networking - Show up Ready, Stay Engaged & Make a Positive & Powerful Impression

Intentional Impactful Networking - Show up Ready, Stay Engaged & Make a Positive & Powerful Impression
Presented by Quita Keller, Chemonics

time iconOctober 23, 2024 11:00

Building Your Personal Brand: Stand Out in The Workplace with Novo Nordisk!

Building Your Personal Brand: Stand Out in The Workplace with Novo Nordisk!

time iconOctober 23, 2024 12:00

Lunchtime Keynote with Will Moss & Dante Lee - Entrepreneurship 101: Turning Your Ideas into Successful Ventures, straight out of college or while working a day job!

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Will Moss

Entrepreneurship 101: Turning Your Ideas into Successful Ventures, straight out of college or while working a day job!

time iconOctober 23, 2024 13:00

Navigating Corporate America: Strategies for Taking Your Piece of the P.I.E. WK Kellogg Co

time iconOctober 23, 2024 14:00

Succeeding in Your Career from Intern to Full-Time - An HBCU Perspective! GE Appliances

• Leveraging HBCU & college experience
• Breaking into corporate world/navigating for success as an early career person
• Tips for success
• Ways to secure internships

time iconOctober 23, 2024 15:00

Confidence – A Key to Career Success!

Moderator: 
Jilda Easton – Regional Banking, Enterprise Credit, Global Markets and Global Investment Banking Talent Acquisition D&I Strategy Lead, Global Human Resources


Panelists:
Ken Burton – Sales Performance & Support Executive, Global Commercial Banking


Lillie Louis-Fils – National Expansion Executive, Consumer & Small Business


Craig Hodges – Finance Business Support Manager, The CFO Group


Yamilet Rodriguez – Preferred Lending Performance Executive, Consumer & Small Business

Direct Access to Top HBCU Talent

Gain exclusive access to a pool of highly qualified and diverse candidates from HBCUs across the country. This event is your opportunity to connect with students and alumni who bring unique perspectives, experiences, and skills that can enrich your organization.

Showcase Your Commitment to Merit Based Recruitment

Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to finding the best and brightest candidates that come from diverse and untapped communities by actively participating in an event dedicated to uplifting and empowering underrepresented talent. Engaging with HBCU students and alumni shows that your company values diverse voices and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Efficient and Cost-Effective Recruiting

Maximize your recruiting efforts without the need for travel or logistical planning. This virtual event allows you to connect with a broad range of candidates in a convenient and interactive format, making it easier to find the right talent for your organization while saving time and resources.

A Closer Look at Our 2024 Virtual Career Fair!

5,000

Candidates register to attend

2,000+

Attendees on the day of the event

72

Companies with Booth Space, over 400 recruiters

50K+

Visits to the booths and 39,200 chat messages sent

1,700+

Applies to the jobs posted on the different booths

6

Professional Development sessions that have received 2,839 views