This past Saturday, during the annual National College Fair held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined forces with the NAACP ACT-SO Program to educate students and parents on the importance and relevancy of attending an Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
The packed filled workshop included a panel of community leaders, retired executives, HBCU alumnus, college administrators, attorneys, pharmacist and local politicians. The panel was moderated by Hampton University Alumni Altoria White. Students were also tested on their HBCU knowledge and legacy with a quiz given by Gloria South Carolina State alum Gloria Belton. Various workshop topics included: NCAA Eligibility for the High School Athlete; College and Careers: Building Blocks for the Future and Hot Jobs, Majors in the 21st Century and many more.
Many of the students were eager to receive assistance and guidance to assist with college career logistics.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admission representatives from public and private colleges and universities, including some international institutions. Participants received tips on how to navigate the college-selection process, and learn more about admission requirements, financial aid, course offerings and campus life.
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community. . Complete information about the fair can be found online at www.nacacfairs.org.
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