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the next generation of black talent, creating the unknown.
PROPEL is on a mission to dynamically impact career trajectories and break barriers to life-changing opportunities.
We are Igniting Action for Unmatched HBCU Success with PROPEL
More than 300,000 students are attending 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities but….
Black talent represent less than 4% of executive leadership roles.
43% of Black private-sector workers earn less than $30,000 per year, compared with 29 percent of the rest of the private sector.
66% of Black professionals agree that they have to work harder than their colleagues to advance in their careers vs 16% of White professionals.
Black professionals only make up 7.4% of the tech workforce
Black professionals only account for 5.7% of medical doctors in the U.S.
Black professionals occupy only 3.2% of the senior leadership roles at large companies in the U.S. and just 0.8% of all Fortune 500 CEO positions
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Propelling black talent doesn't just benefit our HBCU students, it has been proven to positively impact communities and corporations.
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Shaping Futures, Breaking Barriers, and Revolutionizing Access to Opportunities
Throughout 2023, PROPEL served as a catalyst in bridging the gap between HBCU campuses, Corporate America and beyond. With considerable wins and advancements, PROPEL blazed an undeniable path that touched thousands of HBCU students and faculty members across the U.S.
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Upskilling and hands on learning at PROPEL
Click each skill to see how many students we served in programs in 2023
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PROPEL EMBARKED ON A SEVEN CITY TOUR, AWARDING OVER
$100,000
in ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT grants to partnering HBCUs.
The Arts and Entertainment Accelerator is designed to allow HBCU students to gain the experience and skills needed to launch a career in the entertainment business.
Students served in Accelerators
100+
Students placed in summer internships
25
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PROPEL DISTRUBUTED OVER
$1,000,000
in Agri-Tech grants to several partnering HBCUs.
PROPEL Agri-Tech aims to create a sustainable pipeline for HBCU students looking to enter the emerging field of agriculture technology, where new models are evolving from traditional farming and climate systems to more integrative and programming solutions.
Pounds of vegetables grown by students to address food insecurity
20k
Number of HBCU's located in or near food deserts.
76%
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PROPEL LEARN WAS DOWNLOADED OVER
2,000
WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF LAUNCHING
EdTech is at the center of PROPEL. With PROPEL Learn, virtual classes connect all 107 HBCUs providing access to the nation’s most respected faculty in higher education and the world’s most influential business minds across industries. PROPEL offers opportunities for students to earn Micro-Credentials across several courses including SWIFT coding, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Professional Development and Screenwriting.
Courses offered in 2023
5
Active mobile app users
2,089
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the global cybersecurity workforce will need
to grow by nearly
to grow by nearly
3,500,000
BY THE YEAR 2025
PROPEL's cybersecurity consortium is a pioneering initiative uniting academia, industry, and government to address the growing disparities and representation among cybersecurity experts. Focused on bridging industry skills gaps, the consortium actively collaborates with HBCUs housing cybersecurity programs to provide unprecedented access to critical knowledge and resource-sharing opportunities. The consortium’s goal is to better equip cybersecurity leaders at partnering HBCUs with tailored resources to position and empower students for success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Launching soon will be our Cybersecurity Accelerator in partnership with the Southern Company.
Estimated number of HBCUs establishing cybersecurity programs
20
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THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED
14,000
FACULTY TEACHING at HBCU institutions
The PROPEL Center's Faculty Fellows Academy drives education forward at HBCUs nationwide, emphasizing innovative teaching methodologies tailored to today's dynamic landscape. Through immersive training in PROPEL’s industry pillars and cutting-edge Apple technology sessions, the Academy enhances faculty competencies in digital education and technology, empowering them to cultivate environments that prepare students for future career opportunities.
The Academy positions students to thrive in a competitive, technology-driven world. This initiative underscores the pivotal role HBCUs play in shaping the next generation of leaders, heralding a transformative era in education and leadership.
The Academy positions students to thrive in a competitive, technology-driven world. This initiative underscores the pivotal role HBCUs play in shaping the next generation of leaders, heralding a transformative era in education and leadership.
Number of applicants
125
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PROPEL DISTRIBUTED OVER
$1,000,000
in Grant Funding and Apple HardwarE to advance research AT HBCUS and innovative use of technology in health
In 2023 PROPEL prepared for the launch of the Pioneering Health Tech Accelerator. This new accelerator is designed to support and foster the development of innovative solutions, technologies, products, or services within the healthcare industry.
Black professionals that make up the tech workforce
7.4%
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Building technology through culture. Creating the unknown through innovation. Providing access to opportunities.
Equity in the workplace is about ensuring that black talent get a fair piece of the pie, not just the crumbs from those who baked it.
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Let’s Partner
It’s not enough to be a part of the conversation.
We need to come together to make change. In fact, we’ve already started...
the future of work is
Diverse
the possibilities of black talent
have not reached its
have not reached its
Full Potential
the road to breaking barriers
and creating access will be
and creating access will be
Difficult
but it doesn't have to be
Complicated
Partnership, collaboration and innovation are the steadfast pillars that drive the transformative, mission-fueled work at PROPEL.
Are you ready to help us change the world one HBCU student at a time?
Thank you to our many partners who have already accepted the challenge
“For too long, communities of color have faced gross injustices and institutional barriers to their pursuit of the American dream, and we are proud to lend our voices and resources to build new engines of opportunity that empower, inspire, and create meaningful change.”
-Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Apple
-Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Apple
Join Us: Propelling the Future Together
At PROPEL, the bedrock of transformative, mission-driven endeavors is built upon the pillars of partnership, collaboration, and innovation.
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