HBCU ALUMNI PATHWAY
The Pathway
The BTI HBCU Alumni Pathway is designed for HBCU graduates and alumni who want stronger community, clearer direction, and more intentional access to tech-driven opportunities. As part of BTI Access+ Membership, this pathway connects members to curated support, community touchpoints, mentor connection, professional growth resources, and ecosystem access designed to help them move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Our Ecosystem Partners
The network powering HBCU Pathways
HBCU Pathways is built with trusted partners who help students and alumni gain skills, earn credentials, and connect to real opportunities in Charlotte’s tech and creative economy.
Community Home Base
A central hub for cohort meetups, community sessions, and local ecosystem connection—where learning turns into relationships.
Hands-On Data Skills
Project-based learning in Python, SQL, and analytics skill tracks—designed to build real confidence through practice.
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Career Certificate Pathways
Access to industry-recognized credential tracks that help participants build practical, role-aligned skills employers recognize.
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Mentors + Community Connection
Mentor circles, peer support, and curated community touchpoints—so participants don’t navigate their tech journey alone.
Employer-Aligned Opportunities
An employer partner that helps inform what skills matter and creates ecosystem touchpoints that can lead to projects and hiring pathways.
Your Pathway Plan
Inside BTI Access +
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Who it's For
Built for HBCU alumni who want stronger direction, community, and access as they explore or grow within tech-driven opportunities. This pathway is for alumni who want real support, meaningful connection, and a clearer next step forward.
Navigate
Your Roadmap
We begin with pathway alignment to help you clarify your goals, strengths, and next move. From there, members engage career readiness support, community touchpoints, and practical guidance like LinkedIn refreshes, professional storytelling, and interview preparation.
Earn
Credentials & Support
As part of the pathway, members gain access to curated events, ecosystem connection, mentor touchpoints, and selected growth resources designed to strengthen confidence, expand exposure, and help build momentum over time.
What You’ll Walk Away With
Real outputs. Real momentum.
Direction
Your pathway, clearly defined
Leave with a clear tech direction and a track that matches your goals—plus a simple plan you can follow and explain with confidence.
Career Readiness
Stronger brand + sharper interviews
Walk away with an upgraded resume and LinkedIn, stronger interview skills, and a story that positions you as ready for opportunity.
Opportunity Access
Network, mentors, and real touchpoints
Gain access to mentors, community, events, and employer-facing moments that help turn learning into internships, projects, and hiring pathways.
Featured Learning Tracks Inside HBCU Career Shifter
These are some of the featured tracks supported through BTI Access+ for members who choose the HBCU Career Shifter Pathway. They are designed for people moving into tech from other fields and looking for practical skill-building, structure, and support along the way.
