HBCU CONNECT Celebrates Massive Turnout & Employer Engagement at 2025 Spring Virtual Conference & Career Fair April 2nd, 2025 (11399 hits)
Columbus, OH — April 4, 2025 – HBCU CONNECT, the largest network connecting HBCU students, graduates, and employers, is proud to announce the tremendous success of its 2025 Spring Virtual Conference and Career Fair, held on April 3rd via the vFairs platform.
With over 7,500 total logins, the event served as a powerful virtual gathering place for Black professionals, HBCU students and graduates, and more than 350 engaged employers. Attendees racked up over 30,000 booth visits, connecting with company representatives through video, text, and audio chat while sharing resumes and building professional relationships in real time.
Conference Highlights The conference portion of the event delivered invaluable insights and professional development with hundreds attending each of the sessions.
Below you can find the recordings of the development sessions for you to review:
“Seeing the level of engagement from both candidates and employers during this virtual event is a true reflection of the ongoing need and appetite for diverse talent and meaningful connections,” said Will Moss, CEO of HBCU CONNECT. “We’re excited to build on this energy and take things to the next level with our in-person conference in Washington D.C. on June 26th and 27th”
Looking Ahead – June 2025 In-Person Conference in Washington, D.C.
Following the success of the virtual event, companies committed to building inclusive talent pipelines are invited to join HBCU CONNECT for its Annual In-Person Conference and Career Fair on June 26th and 27th, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This premiere gathering will offer employers the opportunity to meet top Black professionals, HBCU students, and alumni face-to-face, while participating in powerful panel discussions, networking sessions, and hiring opportunities.
