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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
The Pitch
The Pitch is a reimagined, place-based learning experience—a four-day immersive challenge designed to equip HBCU students with the technical, creative and business skills needed to excel in emerging technology fields. Guided by a curriculum grounded in intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial skills in emerging technologies, participants actively apply these skills, engage in innovation workshops, hands-on product development and a high-impact pitch competition. By blending technology, creativity and business strategy, students will develop, test and present solutions to real- world challenges, gaining mentorship, industry exposure and practical startup experience along the way.
Teacher Quality Retention Program (TQRP)
The Teacher Quality and Retention Program (TQRP) provides training and mentoring to aspiring, pre-service and new teachers from publicly supported HBCUs and PBIs across the country. This five-year fellowship supports new and aspiring teachers through pre-service training,
as well as personalized support once teachers enter
into the classroom. Fellows are a part of a network of diverse teachers passionate about teaching in high-need communities. TQRP Fellows have access to year-round professional development including a summer institute. Within the support of TQRP Fellows includes three areas of focus: HBCU Males, STEM and New Teachers, with the goal of becoming future teacher leaders.
TMCF Corporate Scholar Programs
TMCF Corporate Scholar Programs provide high-achieving students at our 57 member institutions with financial assistance, mentorship and direct access to career opportunities with corporate partners committed to developing diverse talent pipelines. These programs feature multi-activation, curated curricula that include leadership development, hands-on training and industry-specific experiences. For example, the Novartis US Foundation Scholarship & Mentoring Program provides students with professional coaching and exposure to the healthcare industry, while the Boeing | TMCF Scholar Program offers immersive learning in aerospace and STEM careers.
TMCF SOAR Program
TMCF’s SOAR (Seeking, Observing, Achieving Results) program is a transformative, multi-year initiative
that empowers high school juniors and seniors as they navigate the path to college, career and long-term success. Through immersive experiences at HBCUs, hands-on academic and career readiness programming and year-round support, TMCF SOAR exposes students to life-changing opportunities. Participants gain firsthand insights into higher education, workforce pathways and professional growth—building the skills and confidence needed to thrive. TMCF SOAR is designed not just to inspire, but to deliver measurable outcomes: increased college enrollment, stronger academic preparation and a diverse pipeline of future leaders ready to make their mark.
2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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