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Propel Forward

The Next Generation of
Black Leadership

The first innovation hub built for the future of HBCUs.

The Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator+ Applications have now opened!

Students Gain access to early career opportunities and pathways through this immersive experience and hands-on training in entertainment and tech skills.

The HBCU Innovation Hub

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Grants and Scholarships

Earn a scholarship or grant to fast-track your career. With a mentor and faculty by your side, the path forward will be clear.

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PROPEL Learn

Gain professional certifications through our virtual learning platform to develop your career.

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Connect Stories

Go behind the scenes with industry experts to explore new career opportunities in your field of interest.

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Faculty Fellowships

Enhance your effectiveness in class with this year-long program that includes a stipend, 60 hours of professional development, and financial support for travel.

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PROPEL Learn

Collaborate with industry experts to create curriculum that is challenge-based, relevant, and designed to meet the needs of our HBCU students.

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Advisory Board

Bring your expertise and insights to PROPEL's curriculum, research, and grant activity to ensure the most promising and impactful projects move forward.

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Innovation Center

Get professional training to start cultivating innovation at your HBCU institution.

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Become a Partner

Accelerate student learning and achievement as a PROPEL partner and tap into our ecosystem of HBCU institutions.

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Resources

Give HBCU institutions the tools to develop, implement, and maintain industry-aligned courses, programs, and support services.

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Mentorships

Accelerate learning by offering mentorship pathways that connect partners with HBCUs.

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Talent Pipeline

Create a robust pipeline of qualified and career-ready talent.

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Resources

Provide partners with the tools, direction, and expertise to help HBCU students believe bigger.

Focused on the Future

Innovation

Positioning HBCUs as innovators and storytellers, committed to building a community of tomorrow's leaders.

Opportunities

Opening doors with effective learning strategies that align with industry needs and trends.

Partnerships

Linking emerging leaders with faculty, industry experts, and community partners to propel HBCUs forward.

Career Development

Connecting HBCU students with internship programs and faculty with career advancing fellowships.

"PROPEL's aim is to equip our HBCU students with an exceptional learning edge, leveraging invaluable professional networks within the world’s most renowned and successful businesses and organizations."
Anthony_ONI

Anthony Oni

PROPEL Board Chair

What Students are Saying

"It's been a life-changing opportunity."  -Grant Recipient

Community.
Courses.
Connections.

Propel yourself forward with a micro-credential course and get inspired by the stories of industry executives and entrepreneurs.

Mentorship
Opportunities

Work on a challenge-based impact project with industry and subject matter experts to become a leader in your field.

PROPEL
Learn

Download the app to explore courses, enroll or watch stories to connect.

Partnerships

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Apple

Advancing racial equity by fostering equal opportunities and empowering HBCU students to succeed in the technology industry and beyond.

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Disney

Promoting diversity and inclusion by celebrating underrepresented voices in the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality industries.

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Southern Company

Supporting HBCU students by empowering and uplifting underrepresented communities in their academic and career pursuits.