Wilmington, DE October 7, 2022 HBCU Week Foundation announced today a collaboration with the National Basketball A sociation (NBA) to offer Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students opportunities for future careers in sports and entertainment through unique programming at HBCU Week Disney on October 7-9, 2022 in Orlando, FL and the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, UT in February 2023. The NBAs support of HBCU Week builds upon its ongoing commitment to HBCUs and their students and alumni.More than 5,000 high school students and more than 50 HBCU representatives will take part in HBCU Week Disney, October 7-9, 2022, for the first time ever where more than $ Jake Layman Jersey 10 million in scholarships are expected to be awarded to eligible students. Since 2017, more than 3,500 on-the-spot admi sions have been offered, along with more than $23 million in scholarships. HBCU Week Foundation recently held their sixth annual event in Wilmington, DE on September 21-25 for approximately 7,000 students, while expanding their upcoming programming with new partners including the NBA at Walt Disney World Resort.NBA representatives will host a special se sion on October 7 during HBCU Weeks Lunch & Learn Series, in which high school students will have the opportunity to gain educational and career insights about various paths and opportunities at the league and its 30 Malik Beasley Jersey NBA teams. Were excited to join the HBCU Week Foundation in its effort to expand career pathways for HBCU students, said NBA Chief People and Inclusion Officer Oris Stuart. HBCUs have produced top talent for over a century, and were committed to continued partnership with these institutions to advance Ashton Hagans Jersey educational, profe sional and economic opportunities for people of color while increasing representation acro s our busine s.The NBA expanded its ongoing commitment to HBCUs in 2022 through focusing on profe sional development and career advancement for HBCU athletics and institutions, including its implemented in June through August, in which a total of 60 Fellows were selected to work within a variety of departments, including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, legal, social responsibility, and marketing with NBA teams and the league office. During NBA All-Star, the inaugural HBCU Cla sic featuring Howard and Jimmy Butler Jersey Morgan State mens basketball teams was broadcasted nationally and more than $1 million was contributed to the HBCU community.Scroll to ContinueWe are so thrilled to have the NBA join HBCU Week Foundation as a partner to provide these unique opportunities for students who have an interest in the sports industry. The NBA has been very thoughtful in its approach to create experiential learning opportunities, and we are looking forward to their upcoming participation at HBCU Week Disney as well as incorporating our Foundation at NBA All-Star Weekend, said HBCU Week Founder and CEO Ashley Christopher.High school students are encouraged to attend , held October 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. At the heart of the event is their College Fair, in which students can meet with HBCU recruiters from acro s the U.S. in person to earn on-the-spot acceptance and scholarships. Students can register and get updated information on the full schedule Ricky Rubio Jersey of events and future announcements by visiting HBCUWeek.org. Scholarship applications are open now. For more information, visit .ABOUT HBCU WEEK FOUNDATIONThe mi sion of the HBCU Week Foundation is to encourage high-school aged youth to enroll into HBCUs, provide scholarship dollars for matriculation and sustain a pipeline for employment from undergraduate school to corporate America. The most impactful event during HBCU Week is the HBCU College Fair. HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.