Fortalecimiento de las HBCU
La NFL se compromete a aumentar las oportunidades para los estudiantes y administradores de las HBCU.
La NFL se compromete a aumentar las oportunidades para los estudiantes y administradores de las HBCU.
Desde que la NFL comenzó su asociación con las HBCU con la iniciativa Strength of HBCU (Fortaleza de las HBCU), más de 3000 estudiantes de HBCU han participado en la programación de la HBCU de Operaciones de football centrada en el desarrollo de los estudiantes, la exposición profesional y la creación de redes.
Estas iniciativas honran la rica historia de las HBCU y la NFL mientras miran hacia el futuro.
Careers in Football Forum aumenta las oportunidades para las minorías prometedoras que desean seguir carreras en la administración del football. El foro de la NFL se lleva a cabo en asociación con las cuatro conferencias atléticas preeminentes de las HBCU: la Conferencia Atlética del Medio Este (MEAC), la Conferencia Atlética del Suroeste (SWAC), la Conferencia Atlética Intercolegial del Sur (SIAC) y la Asociación Atlética Intercolegial Central (CIAA). El evento reúne a estudiantes de grado y posgrado interesados en la gestión deportiva para explorar carreras y establecer contactos con líderes de la industria.
El quinto Foro anual se llevó a cabo virtualmente en diciembre de 2020 con la asistencia de más de 150 estudiantes de HBCU.
El Foro virtual 2020 incluyó paneles de discusión dirigidos por líderes sénior de la liga, clubes y socios de la NFL, así como sesiones de grupos de discusión de foro abierto.
Los participantes son seleccionados por sus instituciones y tienen la oportunidad de hacer lo siguiente:
The fifth annual Forum was held virtually in December 2020 with more than 150 students from HBCUs in attendance.
The virtual 2020 Forum included panel discussions led by senior leaders from the league, clubs and NFL partners, as well as open-forum breakouts sessions.
Participants are selected by their institutions and have the opportunity to:
“We've teamed up with four preeminent HBCU athletic conferences for the Careers in Football Forum to increase opportunities for the next generation of leaders in football administration,” said Troy Vincent, Sr., NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations.
“Nos hemos asociado con cuatro conferencias atléticas preeminentes de HBCU para el Foro de carreras en el football para aumentar las oportunidades para la próxima generación de líderes en la administración del football”, dijo Troy Vincent, Sr., vicepresidente ejecutivo de Operaciones de football de la NFL.
La NFL y la Universidad de Howard lanzaron el programa Campus Connection en 2018 para presentar y preparar a los estudiantes para posibles carreras en la administración del football profesional.
“Campus Connection es parte de nuestro compromiso constante y continuo de celebrar el impacto que las HBCU han tenido en el football profesional, generar conciencia sobre las oportunidades profesionales y brindar acceso al negocio del deporte”, dijo Vincent.
La presencia de la NFL en el campus de Howard se extiende por varios programas, que incluyen una serie de conferencias ejecutivas, una asociación de estudios de casos de estudiantes y la Cumbre de Deportes y Entretenimiento de la Escuela de Negocios de Howard.
La cumbre inaugural, celebrada en Howard en septiembre de 2018, presentó a más de 300 jóvenes profesionales oportunidades en deportes y entretenimiento. Los líderes de la industria de la NBA, la MLB y otras organizaciones, participaron en paneles de discusión, talleres y eventos de trabajo en red.
To increase career opportunities for students from HBCUs, the NFL partnered with The Undefeated’s Rhoden Fellows Initiative, a one-year training program for the next generation of sports journalists.
Led by The Undefeated’s editor-at-large and former New York Times award-winning columnist William C. Rhoden, the collaboration introduces HBCU undergraduates to all aspects of sports journalism — beyond the broadcast booth and the traditional newsroom.
The fellows produce sports stories about race, class and culture and serve as campus correspondents for The Undefeated.
This annual event, hosted by the NFL Football Operations department, brings together stakeholders across HBCUs and football to discuss NFL initiatives, areas of opportunities and further strengthen relationships.
Participants hear from speakers from NFL leadership and personnel from football strategy, development, data and analytics, talent acquisition, experienceship programs and more.
Battle of the Brains de las HBCU aborda las desigualdades en las industrias en las que falta representación negra y morena. La competencia reúne a los mejores estudiantes y líderes de la industria para mostrar las habilidades de los estudiantes proponiendo desafíos de habilidades, tutoría y desarrollo profesional. Además de competir por premios, los estudiantes participan en recorridos por empresas, talleres y paneles de discusión para desarrollar sus habilidades y aprender de los profesionales.
Los estudiantes compiten por más de $50 000 en becas universitarias y el derecho a lucirse en el evento estilo hackathon. Battle of the Brains de HBCU ha contado con la participación de más de 60 HBCU.
La NFL se ha constituido como patrocinador principal durante tres años consecutivos y contribuyó con más de $500 000. Representantes de múltiples departamentos de la NFL dan servicio como entrenadores durante la competencia de estudio de caso y son asesores durante las sesiones de creación de redes y desarrollo.
La NFL se compromete a continuar con esta asociación histórica y la celebración de las HBCU y sus jugadores.
Operaciones de football de la NFL lanzó el programa Experienceship para conectar a los estudiantes universitarios de HBCU con oportunidades de aprender sobre las industrias del deporte y el entretenimiento por medio del aprendizaje práctico y las experiencias de seguimiento.
La NFL recibió a dos receptores de Rhoden Fellows, Tucker Toole (Morehouse College) y Janae Adams (Clark Atlanta University), y a dos estudiantes, Shala Murray (Spelman College) y Bundrea Conway (Morehouse College), en el Super Bowl LIII para su Experienceship en HBCU. El programa de seguimiento les dio a los estudiantes una mirada tras bambalinas a las operaciones de la semana del Super Bowl en todo Atlanta, incluidas visitas al NFL Legends Lounge, Broadcast Bowl y Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Los estudiantes que no hayan participado antes en eventos patrocinados por la NFL son elegibles para solicitar Experienceship en HBCU. El programa brinda a los participantes la oportunidad de adquirir experiencia práctica en juegos de estrellas como el East-West Shrine Bowl y el Senior Bowl. Los candidatos pueden solicitar Experienceships con los equipos de entrenamiento deportivo, gestión de equipos o video.
Students who have not participated in NFL sponsored events before are eligible to apply for the HBCU Experienceship. The program provides participants with opportunities to earn hands-on experience at all-star games such as the East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl. Candidates can apply for an Experienceships with the athletic training, equipment management or video teams.
The Social Impact Workshop hosted by the NFL, Morehouse College, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equity and the Players Coalition is open to all professional athletes seeking to amplify their voice. Athletes are provided with resources and training to support their activism, and to ultimately have a greater impact on social causes.
Participants learn about previous social justice movements, acquire tools and resources, and hear from athlete and social activists, academicians and politicians to become a more effective advocate.
“Athletes have a unique ability to bring people together for solution-driven conversations that can bring about real change.”
RISE CEO JOCELYN BENSON
“Sport has been an international venue for social change since before Jesse Owens swept the 1936 Olympics and opened the world’s eyes to the image of justice and equality,” said Vincent. “This historic workshop is aimed at training the next generation of athletes who wish to use sport as a powerful platform for advocacy.”
Launched in spring 2021, the HBCU Mentorship Program will connect individuals with networking and skill development opportunities with professionals in the sports industry.
To support in the transition from college student to professional, students are paired with NFL employees who have recently graduated college.
The NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative provides medical students at the four HBCU medical schools with the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation with NFL club medical staff. This initiative aims to increase and diversify the pipeline of students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine to help make a positive impact in the field and ultimately help to diversify NFL club medical staff.
Medical students interested in primary care sports medicine or orthopedic surgery will be selected by their respective schools to complete one-month clinical rotations with NFL clubs during the 2022 NFL season. Sixteen students will participate in this inaugural season, two students each at eight participating NFL clubs: Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.
In 2023, the program will expand to recruit students from additional academic institutions and place those students with medical staffs at more NFL clubs.
"Increasing diversity across every role in our league and at our clubs is essential. Diversity makes us stronger," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We have an opportunity to help increase the pipeline of diverse sports medicine professionals, which is imperative for us as a league. This initiative is an example of how we can lend our platform for a societal benefit. I'm proud that our league can help inspire the next generation of sports medicine professionals."
The NFL and the HBCU Week Foundation are teaming up to create scholarships for high school graduates with financial needs who will be attending an HBCU.
Read Troy Vincent, Sr.'s Reflections on Black excellence and the NFL's role in driving generational impact.
Learn more about the scholarship and apply: www.hbcuweek.org
The Madden NFL 21 x HBCU Tournament players representing HBCUs from CIAA, MEAC, SIAC and SWAC, participated in the single elimination qualifiers in November 2020. The top four gamers from each HBCU conference – a total of 16 players – advanced to the Madden NFL 21 x HBCU Tournament ahead of Super Bowl LV in February 2021.
The final two rounds were broadcast live on EA Madden NFL Twitch channel.
The tournament is designed to connect HBCU communities and encourage competition among the most talented EA SPORTS Madden NFL players.