BPACF Emerging Professionals Programs

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey in 2018 indicated racial disparities in educational attainment in Cuyahoga County: Individuals who are Black or Hispanic/Latino are less likely to graduate from high school and are less than 1/2 as likely to obtain a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The unemployment rate is highest for people who did not finish high school, with many not in the labor force at all.

Individuals from Cleveland who did not finish high school are more than 5X as likely to not be in the labor force as those with at least a bachelor’s degree.

OUR IMPACT 800+ Students Served since 1985

$3.5+ Million in Scholarship Awards

60% of Students are first generation college

CONTACT US Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation 11327 Shaker Blvd., Suite 400 (Parking and entrance off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive)

Cleveland, OH 44104

Phone: (216) 229-7110 Email: info@bpacf.org Website: bpacf.org BPACF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Federal Tax ID Number: 34-1496786

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMS

ABOUT US BPACF facilitates a professional development pipeline, as an organization committed to excellence in Northeast Ohio. Our programs and services offer opportunities for success and synergy between students, established professionals, and civic leaders to connect with the many businesses, organizations and civic institutions that make Northeast Ohio a community.

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMS

DONATE College to Career Series This series is a group of presentations and events that encourage local youth towards a commitment to college completion, academic success and career advancement.

The series also enables scholars to meet one another and top executives from Northeast Ohio, and learn more about their career path.

Ways to Give:

MISSION To create opportunities for African American professionals by providing scholarships, and leadership and career development.

PARTNER WITH US

BPACF Scholars Program BPACF provides scholarships and professional development coaching to a cohort of college students each year. Students attend the college/institution of their

VISION

choice. BPACF Scholars are given priority for access to

To be a catalyst that develops emerging professionals, celebrates distinguished leaders, and elevates our community.

participants will also receive career advisement,

BPACF’s Career Connect Internship Program. Program professional development training and mentoring from executives in specific fields. Connection is maintained via

1. BPACF web site direct link: https://bpacf.org/donate 2. Cashapp: $BPACF 3. Checks may be mailed to: PO Box 94027 Cleveland, OH 44101

When submitting payment(s), please list out the purpose of your donation.

BPACF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Federal Tax ID Number: 34-1496786

virtual and in-person activities, and electronic communication. Priority is given to students with financial

VALUES Professionalism, Leadership, Career Development, Innovation, and Civic Engagement.

need, based on family size and annual income as well as to students who are “first-generation” college students.

VOLUNTEER

The formal definition of a first-generation college student is a student whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college degree.

PWD parking available.

Career Connect Program Career Connect is a workforce development initiative that supports college students in exploring opportunities and

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pursuing internships in their major. A very necessary part of career readiness in this new economy. Individuals selected to participate in this unique program are matched with opportunities for paid summer internships. Supportive services include 1:1 coaching, resume review, mock interviews, and feedback sessions following interviews. Local organizations, entrepreneurs and corporations partner with BPACF to acquire new talent from our pool of program participants.

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