HBCU PATHWAYS
The Pathway
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A launch-ready tech pathway for HBCU students & alumni—built on credentials, mentorship, and real ecosystem access.
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BTI connects HBCU talent to trusted partner learning, mentor circles, events, and curated community touchpoints across the tech and creative economy.
HBCU Pathways is our guided navigation model that helps students and alumni choose a direction, build career readiness, earn third-party credentials, and connect to real opportunities—from internships and projects to hiring pipelines.
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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.
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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.
Hands-On Data Skills
Project-based learning in Python, SQL, and analytics skill tracks—designed to build real confidence through practice.
Career Readiness Core
Career foundations that strengthen professionalism, resume clarity, and interview readiness—so students show up prepared.
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
Our Process
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Who it's For
Built for current HBCU students (CS + non-CS) and HBCU alumni / recent grads who want a clear pathway into tech or tech-adjacent careers—like data, cybersecurity, IT, product, and UX—with real support and real connection.
​Navigate
Your Roadmap
​We begin with an intake + pathway plan to align goals, strengths, and track fit. Then you complete a career readiness foundation (resume, interviewing, and professionalism) and join BTI Labs for practical support like LinkedIn refreshes, mock interviews, and portfolio guidance.
Earn
Credentials & Tracks
You’ll choose a third-party certification track aligned to your target role. Credentials are earned through partner platforms (BTI provides the structure, coaching, labs, and community). Example tracks include Saylor Career Readiness, Google Career Certificates (via Coursera), and DataCamp skills like Python and SQL.
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.
High-Demand Certifications for Students & Alumni We Offer
Here are some of the featured tracks we offer—all chosen because they’re in demand now and projected to keep growing over the next 3–5 years.