HBCU Students Showcase Tech Talent at BLACK ENTERPRISE's 9th Annual BE Smart Hackathon in Charlotte
HBCU Students Showcase Tech Talent at BLACK ENTERPRISE's 9th Annual BE Smart Hackathon in Charlotte
Hosted by American Airlines, the Nov. 14-17 coding competition gathers the largest pool of HBCU students to become tech industry leaders
由美国航空主办,11月14日至17日的编程比赛吸引了最多的HBCU学生,成为科技行业的领军人物
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the leading Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, finance, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, is proud to announce the return of the 9th Annual BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines. To be held Nov. 14–17, 2024, at the Charlotte City Center Marriott, the event provides a platform for computer engineering and computer science students from scores of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who, for the first time, will engage in the competition in Charlotte, North Carolina—one of the nation's HBCU hubs.
2024年10月30日纽约/美通社——黑人企业,领先的黑人拥有数字媒体品牌,致力于为非洲裔美国人提供商业、金融和财富建设资源,自豪地宣布第9届年度BE智能黑客马拉松的回归,由美国航空主办。活动将于2024年11月14日至17日在夏洛特市中心万豪酒店举行,为历史悠久的黑人学院和大学(HBCU)的电脑工程和计算机科学学生提供平台,他们将首次在北卡罗来纳州夏洛特市展开这项竞赛,后者是该国HBCU人才的集中地。
The Hackathon allows participating HBCU students to gain the necessary skills to become influential leaders in the dynamic world of technology. It also serves as a one-stop recruitment hub for top corporations seeking to offer internship and job opportunities to emerging tech talent. Themed "All Code No Switch": Authentically Intelligent," the Hackathon sets the stage for a coding competition that pledges to foster innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and engagement with the latest cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).
黑客马拉松让参与的HBCU学生获得在科技领域成为有影响力领导者所需的技能。它还是各大公司寻找为新兴技术人才提供实习和工作机会的一站式招聘中心。以"全程代码,无交换机:真正智能"为主题的黑客马拉松为编程竞赛打下基础,承诺促进创新、合作、赋权和与包括人工智能(AI)在内的最新尖端技术进行互动。
"As the technology industry continues to evolve, the demand for skilled professionals is higher than ever, and BLACK ENTERPRISE recognizes the importance of nurturing the talent that already exists within HBCUs," said BLACK ENTERPRISE President and CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. "Our event, in partnership with American Airlines and other leading corporations across tech-driven industries, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to promoting diversity within the tech industry and ensuring that HBCU students gain access to the opportunities and mentorship they need to excel in their careers. As promised, this year's event will be more expansive in scope, including coming to North Carolina—one of the major regions cultivating HBCU talent—and gaining investment from an array of major companies as well as state and local government."
"随着科技行业的不断发展,对专业人才的需求达到空前之高,黑人企业意识到培养HBCU内在人才的重要性,"黑人企业"总裁兼首席执行官厄尔"布奇"格雷夫斯兴奋地表示。"我们与美国航空及其他领先的科技驱动行业公司合作举办的活动,证明了我们对提升科技行业内的多样化以及确保HBCU学生获得在职业生涯中取得成功所需的机会和指导的不懈承诺。正如承诺的那样,今年的活动将在范围上更加广泛,包括前往北卡罗来纳州——这里是培养HBCU人才的主要地区之一,并获得来自多家大型公司以及州和地方政府的投资。"
Uniting the largest student gathering in its history with upwards of 200 students, the 9th Annual BE Smart Hackathon will assemble an impressive group of students representing HBCUs, including Charlotte's own Johnson C. Smith University, as well as returning teams from North Carolina A&T State University, Morgan State University, Alabama State University, Howard University, Spelman College, Dillard University, and Norfolk State University. Newcomers include Claflin University. The 2023 winning HBCU team is from Jackson State University. Designed to offer participants exceptional career prospects, this event enables students to establish lasting connections, access mentorship opportunities, and enrich their résumés with meaningful experiences.
第九届 BE Smart Hackathon 将汇集超过200名学生,是有史以来规模最大的学生聚会,代表着HBCU的出色学生群体,包括夏洛特的约翰逊·C·史密斯大学,以及来自北卡罗来纳州州立大学、摩根州立大学、阿拉巴马州立大学、霍华德大学、斯佩尔曼学院、迪拉德大学和诺福克州立大学的回归队伍。新加入的学校包括克拉夫林大学。 2023年获胜的HBCU团队来自杰克逊州立大学。 旨在为参与者提供出色的职业前景,此活动使学生们能建立持久联系,获取导师机会,并通过有意义的经历丰富他们的简历。
In addition to its longtime partnership with American Airlines, BLACK ENTERPRISE will be joined by Fidelity Investments, NASCAR, Lowe's, and the City of Charlotte to produce this year's event.
除了与美国航空长期合作外,BLACk ENTERPRISE 还将与富达投资、NASCAR、Lowe's 和夏洛特市携手举办今年的活动。
"American Airlines is proud to support the BE Smart Hackathon for the sixth consecutive year and HBCU students' skill development through real-life problem-solving experiences," said American Airlines Chief Technology Officer Anchal Gupta. "We've seen tremendous success among students who participate in this annual event, including joining the American Airlines IT organization among other renowned corporations. Each year, we look forward to connecting students to industry professionals and providing mentorship that will inspire them to reach their career aspirations – whatever they may be."
“美国航空很自豪地支持第六年的BE Smart Hackathon和HBCU学生通过真实问题解决经验的技能发展,”美国航空首席技术官 Anchal Gupta说,“我们看到参与这一年度活动的学生取得了巨大成功,其中包括加入美国航空IT部门以及其他知名公司。每年,我们期待将学生与行业专业人士联系起来,并提供富有启发性的导师支持,激励他们实现自己的职业理想–无论是什么。”
What truly sets this Hackathon apart is the tangible path it offers to career opportunities. BE Smart Hackathon participants are recruited annually for internships and full-time job opportunities at American Airlines and its technology partners, as well as for roles with BLACK ENTERPRISE's Hackathon corporate partners. During the 24-hour Hack, American Airlines and other sponsors will provide technical staff to mentor each team, who will assist teams in overcoming obstacles and guide them in preparing and delivering their presentations to the judging panel. Winners receive American Airlines Advantage miles, among other prizes.
这场 Hackathon 独特之处在于为事业机会提供了切实的途径。BE Smart Hackathon 参与者每年都被招募参加在美国航空及其技术合作伙伴的实习和全职工作机会,以及BLACk ENTERPRISE的 Hackathon 企业合作伙伴的角色。在为期24小时的 Hack 中,美国航空和其他赞助商将提供技术人员指导每个小组,协助团队克服障碍,并指导他们准备并向评委团呈递演示。获奖者将获得美国航空优势里程等奖品。
The colleges and universities represented in the 2024 Hackathon are:
2024年黑客马拉松中代表的大学包括:
- Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
- Alabama State University
- Benedict College
- Bethune-Cookman University
- Dillard University
- Claflin University
- Delaware State University
- Dilliard University
- Fisk University
- Florida A&M University
- Florida Memorial University
- Grambling State University
- Howard University
- Jackson State University
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Lane College
- Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
- Morehouse College
- Morgan State University
- NC A&T State University
- Norfolk State University
- Philander Smith University
- Rust College
- Southern University and A&M College
- Spelman College
- Talladega College
- Tennessee State University
- Tuskegee University
- Voorhees University
- West Virginia University
- Xavier University of Louisiana
- 阿拉巴马农工大学
- 阿拉巴马州立大学
- 班尼迪克特学院
- 贝珊库克曼大学
- 迪拉德大学
- 克拉夫林大学
- 特拉华州立大学
- Dilliard大学
- Fisk大学
- Florida A&m大学
- Florida Memorial大学
- Grambling State大学
- Howard大学
- Jackson State大学
- Johnson C. Smith大学
- Lane学院
- 宾夕法尼亚林肯大学
- 莫尔豪斯学院
- 摩根州立大学
- 北卡罗来纳农业技术州立大学
- Norfolk State University
- 菲兰德史密斯大学
- 鲁斯特学院
- 南方大学和A&m学院
- 斯贝尔曼学院
- 塔拉迪加学院
- 田纳西州立大学
- 塔斯基吉大学
- 沃希斯大学
- 西弗吉尼亚大学
- 路易斯安那州赛维尔大学
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About BLACK ENTERPRISE
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Founded in 1970, BLACK ENTERPRISE is a mission-centric publication that provides relevant information for success-minded people at every stage of their financial journey. Designed to highlight Black leadership and entrepreneurial journeys, BLACK ENTERPRISE reaches its audience through its events and linear and digital channels. BLACK ENTERPRISE aims to be a fountain of knowledge on the how to achieve financial success. To learn more about the company, please visit blackenterprise.com and follow them on social media across Instagram, X, and Facebook.
成立于1970年,黑人企业是一家以使命为中心的出版物,为追求成功的人提供相关信息,无论在他们的财务旅程的哪个阶段。旨在突出黑人领导力和创业之旅,黑人企业通过其活动以及线性和数字渠道与其受众联系。黑人企业旨在成为关于如何实现财务成功的知识宝库。要了解更多关于公司的信息,请访问blackenterprise.com,并在Instagram、X等社交媒体上关注他们。, 和Facebook。
About American Airlines Group
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To Care for People on Life's Journey. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company's stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
为关爱人们的人生旅程。美国航空集团股份有限公司的股票在纳斯达克交易所上市,股票代码为AAL,公司股票被纳入S&P 500指数。查看更多有关美国航空的资讯,请访问news.aa.com,或联系美国航空@AmericanAir或Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines。
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