Congratulations to the 1,108 students across 69 HBCU's who applied for the Future of Tech Innovation Challenge.
See you in Austin in April!
The future of tech is U.
PROPEL U connects HBCU students to the skills, tools, and opportunities shaping tomorrow.
“The Future of Tech Innovation Challenge didn’t just teach me about AI, it showed me that I belong in the room building it."
Deon Thompson, Senior, Computer Science Major, Clark Atlanta University
The PROPEL Center is revolutionizing Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Through both a physical space and a digital platform, we have created opportunities for HBCU students to be trained, immersed, and proficient in the most in-demand skillsets that global employers are looking for.
Ignite Future Opportunities
The PROPEL Center is a first-of-its-kind technology and innovation hub that partners with 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to create unprecedented access to future-focused opportunities that break barriers to support student career trajectories.
Through the PROPEL Center’s work, HBCU students and faculty have unprecedented access to educational and experiential learning opportunities to increase access to careers, insights on leading treads and improved outcomes in the classroom and across the global workforce.
Whether on HBCU campuses nationwide, accessed online for virtual training or through our uniquely tailored PROPEL Learn app, the PROPEL Center is inspiring the leaders of tomorrow, today!
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PROPEL Center Innovates with "Future Proof Entrepreneurship" Course Featuring Tawan Davis
The PROPEL Center continues to break new ground with its innovative micro-credential course offerings. This fall, the PROPEL Center is excited to introduce its latest course, "Future Proof Entrepreneurship."
HBCU Students Shine with Apple in PROPEL Center's Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator
HBCU students are gaining real-world experience and pushing boundaries through the PROPEL Center's innovative Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator. This program, backed by Apple's Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, equips students with the skills and mentorship they need to embrace their authentic selves and become future leaders in the creative world.
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Driving Educational Innovation Through Global Partnerships
With the need for more collaboration among institutions worldwide, partnerships like PROPEL's recent initiative with Kenya illustrate the transformative potential of global education.
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Unlock Music Success with Sonja Norwood's Top Strategies!
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11 Actionable Steps to Stand Out as a Creative Pro
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Empowering Leaders: PROPEL Students Shine on Fanbase
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