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2024 HBCU AccessFest

College + Career Fair

Saturday, September 21, Noon-5pm
Woodruff Arts Center

Explore opportunities in higher education, mentorship, networking and career paths at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 2nd annual HBCU AccessFest.

The free event will include representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities from across the country, so that students can explore higher education options for their academic futures.

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Salah Ananse, Internationally Known DJ

Featuring Salah Ananse,
Internationally Known DJ

Morehouse College '95




Presented By

Invesco QQQ                   Delta Air Lines


Media Partners

WJZA Smooth Jazz 101.1/100.1                  V-103 - The People's Station

Jazz WCLK 91.9 - Clark Atlanta University                          Orange Barrell Media/IKE Smart City

RollingOut


Planning Support Provided By

The Aytes Agency



Panel discussions throughout the day will include key leaders in their fields to offer insights on financial education, career advice, civic and cultural themes, and pathways into the arts.

Students will have creative opportunities to interact with industry professionals and gain awareness of various career options and internships. Family and community resources to support students’ academic and career journeys will also be onsite.

Shop local Black-owned businesses, vendors and food trucks, while enjoying music and more!

Participating Schools

  • Alabama A&M University
  • Albany State University
  • Alcorn State University
  • Bowie State University
  • Cheyney University
  • Claflin University
  • Dillard University
  • Elizabeth City State University
  • Florida A&M
  • Fort Valley State University
  • Grambling State University
  • Howard University
  • Jackson State University
  • Kentucky State University
  • Mississippi Valley State University
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Morris Brown College
  • Norfolk State University
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • Savannah State University
  • Simmons College of Kentucky
  • South Carolina State University
  • Southern University and A&M College
  • Spelman College
  • Tennessee State University
  • Tougaloo College
  • University of the Virgin Islands
  • Virginia State University
  • Wilberforce University
  • Xavier University of Louisiana


Career Fair Companies

  • Advocate Home Loans
  • Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Department of Aviation
  • Invesco
  • Keller Williams Realtors
  • PNC Bank
  • Regions Bank
  • US Soccer
  • Usher’s New Look
  • Woodruff Arts Center


Community Resources

  • Air Force ROTC
  • Alliance Theatre
  • Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance
  • Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
  • City of Atlanta Housing Help Center
  • Fulton County Registration & Elections Mobile Unit
  • HBCU Cultured Dance & Arts Society
  • HBCUMADE
  • Lupus Foundation of America
  • MASTERs Plus Tutoring Program
  • NFL Alumni of Georgia / Walgreens
  • NSBE Atlanta Professionals
  • Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
  • Peace Corps
  • Performance Hypothesis
  • Protect the Vote GA
  • Spirit of Atlanta, Inc.
  • Steve Brown Academy
  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
  • Travel to HBCUs Children's Book
  • United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
  • Woodruff Arts Center


Community Partners

  • 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
  • Atlanta Influences Everything
  • Collegiate 100
  • Common Black College Application
  • Emerging 100 of Atlanta (E100)
  • Mayor Andre Dickens' ATL Year of the Youth
  • Orange Barrel Media + Ike Smart City
  • Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)