Mission Statement
Our mission is to accelerate the career success of college students by connecting students and HBCUs with businesses to demonstrate the value and increase appreciation for the importance of diversity in our society.
Vision Statement
The Virgina High-Tech Partnership is the leading organization assisting HBCU students to achieve their greatness by providing opportunities and exposure to a broad set of social interactions and technology related careers.
Values
We believe...
...that HBCU students deserve a chance for maximum participation in technology and related fields at all levels.
...in the value of diversity.
...in providing students the support system, tools, and resources necessary to succeed in business whether they are academic, social, cultural, or professional.
...in helping students gain access to meaningful employment opportunities.
...in excellence in all that we do.
Who are Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)?
These schools include:
Hampton University,
Norfolk State University,
Saint Paul’s College,
Virginia State University and
Virginia Union University.
How many total students are enrolled in Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities?
Nearly 20,000 students are enrolled in these five schools with over 3,000 majoring in technology, mathematics and science degree programs.