TMCF DevCon 2025 - Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity) Washington DC United States

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is excited to announce our annual DevCon Professional Development Conferences. DevCon increases TMCF’s capacity to identify and develop high potential HBCU talent. Leveraging an Early Talent (Freshmen & Sophomores) model, the DevCon serves as a leadership incubator aimed to  equip students with fundamental business skills and professional competencies through leadership development, career readiness, and targeted tech upskilling; while providing a pipeline of HBCU talent to corporate hiring managers seeking to advance company goals.

DevCon's regional approach provides TMCF an opportunity to deepen institutional partnerships through cooperative regional marketing efforts aimed at growing enrollments and student outcomes. 

Program Objectives:

• Scale TMCF talent identification services while maximizing talent programming
• Create a pathway for historically marginalized students to participate in leadership and career development opportunities
• Advance DEI by designing programming that removes exclusionary eligibility requirements
•  Equip partners with best practices for recruiting and leading early & diverse talent

 

• Table of Content
• About Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity)
• Aim and Benefits of TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity)
• TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity) Courses
• Requirements for TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Thurgood Marshall College Fund

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is an American non-profit organization that supports and represents nearly 300,000 students attending its 47 member-schools that include public historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), medical schools, and law schools. The organization is named after the Supreme Court's first African-American Justice, Thurgood Marshall. History The organization was established in 1987, under the leadership of Dr. N. Joyce Payne in cooperation with Miller Brewing Company, Sony Music,... continue reading

TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity)

Application Deadline	06 Jan 2025
Country to study	United States
Type	Fellowship
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity)

• Participate in the DevCon professional development conference in National Harbor, Maryland, March 19-23, 2025 (Travel, Lodging, and Onsite Meals covered by TMCF).
• Curated professional development such as interactive workshops, panel discussions, mock interviews, resume writing tips, and networking with c-suite executives. 
• Access to online training and professional development portal.
• Opportunity to receive TMCF Leadership Development Certification.
• Develop as a leader for corporate success.
• Eligible for TMCF scholarship opportunities and other TMCF programs.

TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity) Courses

• Leadership and Strategy

Requirements for TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity) Qualification

• Enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited HBCU throughout the duration of the program. 

• Identify as a Freshman or Sophomore for the 2024-2025 academic year (2027 or 2028 graduates)

• Attend a public or private HBCU in Delaware, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., or West Virginia

• Maintain good academic standing

• No disciplinary infractions on academic record

• Must display leadership potential

Interview date, Process and Venue for TMCF DevCon 2025-Zone 1 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore Opportunity)

DevCon 2025 for Zone 1 schools will take place in National Harbor (Potamac), Maryland March 19 - 23, 2025.

The application closes on January 6, 2025. Students are accepted on a rolling bases. 

Note: NO ESSAY IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.

Application Deadline

January 6, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Thurgood Marshall College Fund on careers-tmcf.icims.com to apply

For more details visit: TMCF website.