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About The College Fair |
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2018 Event - Photo credits compliments of Wake Up Call Media
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2017 Event - Photo credits compliments of Wake Up Call Media
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Destination HBCU: College Fair
This annual event has been organized by the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association. The association is an impressive group that is comprised of graduates and supporters of any accredited public or private HBCUs that reside in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. In its humble beginnings, the fair was primarily supported by a few alumni chapters and reached a meager audience of less than 200 people in the basement of the Antioch Baptist Church or the former African American Museum of Cleveland. Now the event attracts office of admissions personnel, major sponsors, and national attention.
In recent years, the multi-day event attracted the participation of nearly 5,000 students, parents and educators. Students are able to complete admissions applications, gain on-site acceptance and receive scholarship offers immediately.
From the rigorous academic offerings, legacy, historic landmarks, influential graduates and student engagement; these institutions can truly bear witness that with hard work, perseverance, and commitment – a student can fulfill their dreams and prepare for the challenges ahead. The HBCUs represented and other exhibitors in attendance will certainly add value to the students served to allow them to witness to understand the proud history and traditions of HBCUs while proving their relevancy for today and how they can prosper as a student for the next four years.
In recent years, the multi-day event attracted the participation of nearly 5,000 students, parents and educators. Students are able to complete admissions applications, gain on-site acceptance and receive scholarship offers immediately.
From the rigorous academic offerings, legacy, historic landmarks, influential graduates and student engagement; these institutions can truly bear witness that with hard work, perseverance, and commitment – a student can fulfill their dreams and prepare for the challenges ahead. The HBCUs represented and other exhibitors in attendance will certainly add value to the students served to allow them to witness to understand the proud history and traditions of HBCUs while proving their relevancy for today and how they can prosper as a student for the next four years.
The goals of the fair are to:
- Increase college enrollment in under-served and under-represented populations of the community
- Educate the community about the value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities;
- Allow participants to become familiar with a variety of financial aid programs and educational resources;
- Connect post-secondary options to a student's career, internship, and vocational interest and opportunities; and
- Provide relevant programming that showcases student achievement, talents and philanthropy.
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