NFL stages Careers in Football Forum for HBCU students
By The Associated PressDecember 11, 2020 GMT
This week, more than 150 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities attended the 2020 NFL HBCU Careers in Football Forum, the fifth of its kind.
The Forum has introduced more than 300 students and entry-level athletic department administrators to career opportunities in professional football. Participants hear from sports industry professionals and get networking opportunities. This year’s attendees represented 39 institutions.
“I’ve been honored to participate in the NFL HBCU Careers in Football Forum in person in the past and given the opportunity will continue to be involved for future years,” Falcons President Rich McKay said. “It is an amazing event that provides a great forum for brilliant individuals who bring bright and thorough questions. Not only is it a great professional development opportunity for attendees, it’s also a beneficial for our le