The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), is developing outreach and recruitment avenues between federal contractors and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer resources to fill internships, apprenticeships, and entry-level jobs.
Mission
The mission of this partnership is to provide federal contractors with fruitful resources to increase the representation of minorities and women in career-level jobs.
Background
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
HBCUs were founded prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to grant access to, and ensure everyone receives, a quality college education. Specifically, HBCUs were created with the principle mission of educating Black students. There are approximately 107 HBCUs in the United States with more than 228,000 students enrolled. Fifty-six institutions are under private control, and 51 are public colleges and universities.
- 32 offer doctoral degree programs1
- 53 offer master’s degree programs2
- 84 offer bachelor’s degree programs3
- 33 offer associate degree programs, educating students of all racial and socio-economic backgrounds4
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
In keeping with its mission to protect workers, promote diversity and enforce the law, OFCCP ensures that those who do business with the federal government (contractors and subcontractors) comply with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran in
1HBCU Schools Offering Associate’s Degrees
2HBCU Schools Offering Master’s Degrees