About Black Talent Pipeline
YBLA’s Black Talent Pipeline (BTP) program prepares high-potential Black college students for internships & full-time opportunities with companies seeking diverse talent.
Our program provides professional development, Toastmasters certification, YBLA's servant leadership curriculum, opportunities to increase social capital, networking with like-minded Black students, and an opportunity to serve abroad.
Eligibility Requirements
Black college Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
Must be able to attend leadership retreat and international service trip (See dates below)
Majors: Business, Technology, Engineering, Econ, Accounting, and Finance
Must be available to attend virtual meetings on Tuesday evenings
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Watch BTP Serve Belize
Program Benefits
3 days/2-night leadership retreat
International Service Trip to Belize
Scholarship Opportunities
Professional development workshops
Access to career mentors & leadership coach
Meet with business leaders and companies
Access to paid internships & career opportunities
Program Schedule
January 21, 2025
Interest Meeting #1
January 23, 2025
Interviews
January 24, 2025
Interviews
January 27, 2025
Interest Meeting #2
January 29, 2025
Interviews
January 30, 2025
Interviews
January 31, 2025
Selection
February 4, 2025
Orientation
February 7-9, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #1
February 11, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #2
February 18, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #3
February 25, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #4
March 4, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #5
March 11, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #6
March 18, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #7
March 25, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #8
March 30, 2025
Toastmasters’ Showcase Practice
April 1, 2025
Toastmasters’ Showcase
April 15, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #9
April 22, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #10
May 13, 2025
Virtual Professional Development Session #11
May 19-22, 2025
Charlotte Professional Development Week
May 24-28, 2025
Belize Service Trip
June 10, 2025
Final Virtual Professional Development Session
How To Apply
Sign up for an Interest Meeting
1
Complete an Application
2
Attend Virtual Interview
