The country’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs and stewards of business and industry, and FirstEnergy is a strong supporter of educational initiatives that prepare them for a bright future. FirstEnergy hopes to become an employer of choice for the students and their families.
Lorna Wisham, Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Community Involvement
We are appreciative of all of Program Partners and volunteers that made this day possible. Your donations and contributions help sustain our organization and benefit the student community which we serve.”
Nia Allen Event Co-Chair, Clark Atlanta University Alum
We plan to enjoy this awesome event to celebrate the importance of HBCUs and the next generation of students. We want to send or return them to college with all of the positive support and encouragement from our community.”
Anthony H. Brown, Council President, Bethune-Cookman University Alum
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During this cookout, the alumni council acknowledged the selected 2019 scholarship recipients of the UNCF Northern Ohio Scholars Program and the Anthony H. Brown HBCU Arts Scholar. In addition to the scholarships, totaling $11,000, many of the registered students received a footlocker/trunk filled with toiletries and other dormitory room needs, care packages and a variety of gift cards.
“By partnering with organizations such as the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association, we hope to help students pursue rewarding careers that can sustain families, enhance economic development and enrich our communities,” shared by Dr. Deborale Richardson-Phillips, the Diversity & Inclusion Lead at FirstEnergy and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU in Winston-Salem, NC. Scholarship awards were offered to the following students pending final verification of enrollment at their HBCU: |
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UNCF Northern Ohio Scholars Program
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Anthony H. Brown HBCU Arts Scholarship ($2,000.00)
Jermyn Brock Jr., a rising junior at Lane College in Tennessee and 2nd-year recipient, is studying criminal justice and said he wants to become an FBI agent.
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Cleveland, OH – On what was a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon (June 30, 2019) the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association along with the United Negro College Fund presented the 7th Annual FirstEnergy Destination HBCU: Student Send-off at the Cleveland Metroparks, South Chagrin Reservations – Shelterhouse. More than 150 students and parents along with alumni representing the various Historically Black Colleges and Universities were in attendance.
The send-off is designed for all Cleveland area college-bound freshmen students and upperclassmen returning to a Historically Black College or University in the fall of 2019. The send-off is the closing activity of the council’s annual commitment to providing wraparound educational support services to aid students to reach the “Destination HBCU” of their choice. Through this event and with the support of some generous partners and donors, the alumni group is able to continue to do the work in the name of their individual and collective institutions.
This year marked the first time involvement with the FirstEnergy Foundation as the title sponsor. Other first-time direct event sponsors included the Cleveland Cavaliers, Traveler’s Insurance, A. B.etter Way Foundation, Dominion Energy, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Returning partners were MetroHealth, Paramount Advantage, Caresource, Metro by T-Mobile, New Life Community Church of God, Dave’s Supermarkets, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Cleveland, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Omega Chapter, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Omega Chapter and Lambda Phi Omega Chapter. There were also 24 HBCUs that contributed to the event success.
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The send-off is designed for all Cleveland area college-bound freshmen students and upperclassmen returning to a Historically Black College or University in the fall of 2019. The send-off is the closing activity of the council’s annual commitment to providing wraparound educational support services to aid students to reach the “Destination HBCU” of their choice. Through this event and with the support of some generous partners and donors, the alumni group is able to continue to do the work in the name of their individual and collective institutions.
This year marked the first time involvement with the FirstEnergy Foundation as the title sponsor. Other first-time direct event sponsors included the Cleveland Cavaliers, Traveler’s Insurance, A. B.etter Way Foundation, Dominion Energy, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Returning partners were MetroHealth, Paramount Advantage, Caresource, Metro by T-Mobile, New Life Community Church of God, Dave’s Supermarkets, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Cleveland, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Omega Chapter, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Omega Chapter and Lambda Phi Omega Chapter. There were also 24 HBCUs that contributed to the event success.
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High School Students, Parents Invited to HBCU Workshop
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The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association is partnering with the Black Methodists for Church Renewal to present the 2024 Future HBCU Scholars Workshop at Shaker Heights Library on Saturday, February 10th. The workshop event will provide an opportunity for local high school seniors, juniors, and parents who are interested in HBCUs, to receive guidance on FAFSA and financial aid, scholarship opportunities and practical tips on essay writing among other activities. The event is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Click the button below for more information. |
Lunch Time
Presenter(s): Parent Teacher Organization, Student Council, Senior Class Warrensville Heights High School 
One-Stop Shop Recruitment Classrooms
Presenter(s): Various HBCUs Description:
Select HBCUs have a classroom space on Saturday to host prospective students. This "One-Stop Shop" is where the institution can host in-depth orientation sessions, auditions, a financial aid corner, ROTC presentations, alumni meet-ups, and more. Room: Subject Matter: College & Career Readiness Audience: Open to the General Public |
Hospitality Room
Presenter(s): Description:
This is a invitation only space to recruiters, vendors, committee members and volunteers to grab a cup of coffee or other items to refresh yourself. It's going to be a long and productive day. Room: WHHS Community Room Audience: Targeted Participants Based on Registration w/wristband |
Real Talk: Brother to Brother
Presenter(s): Various Fraternity Members Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter Description: An open and honest gender-specific workshop addressing topics of interest, circumstances, and situations incoming Freshmen MEN may deal with during the first year of their collegiate matriculation. This session will deal with real life, real issues and real solutions from members of the fraternity. Objective: Conduct a real conversation among men about issues, challenges, and triumphs that young men, especially though of minority decent, encounter as they transition from high school to college. Room: 154 Subject Matter: College/Campus Life Audience: Males Only |
Real Talk: Sister to Sister
Presenter(s): Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association Panel : Led by Randall Gregory Description: No-holds-barred conversation for female high school students around the issues they face being a woman on a college campus. We will explore academics, social life, image, and challenges of being us. Objective: 1. Gain understanding of the cultural dynamics on an HBCU campus specifically related to being female. 2. Address challenges and benefits of the HBCU experience. 3. Address intersectionality (gender/race) and impact on the college experience and expectations. Room: 208 Subject Matter: College/Campus Life Audience: Females Only |
Dollars and Sense for Teens
Presenter(s): Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter Panel: Tanzie Daniels, Ayonna Blue Donald, Ryanne Calloway Description: The transition to college is an exciting and oftentimes complex chapter in your life. Independence and self-discovery as a young adult can sometimes be difficult to navigate, especially if you are away from home. During the workshop, students will learn ways to find balance in their lives. Tips will also be provided on how to minimize the amount of debt accumulated in college. This will be an open discussion on managing finances with limited resources. Objective: Learn to enjoy college and avoid common pitfalls leading to financial burdens. Room: 201 Subject Matter: College/Campus Life Audience: Open to the General Public |
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#CAP - College Application Process
Presenter(s): Monic Bourn, Jan Gholson Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Omega Chapter Workshop Description: Focuses on motivating and assisting students through the college entry process. Objective: Focuses on motivating and assisting students through the college entry process. It is a hands-on approach designed to facilitate college admission from researching various institutions and submitting applications through the completion of the enrollment process. Room: 154 Subject Matter: Financial Aid/Scholarships, Parent Support Audience: All Students, Educators (Teachers, Counselors, Administrators), Parents, General Public |
